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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 19910 p4p, 758 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2291 p4p, 298 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Duff scores with a takedown into Henry Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (0) Henry Jr
Henry Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (2) Henry Jr
Duff is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff is controlling Henry Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Duff trying to control from the bottom.
Duff gets back to full guard.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duff working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duff keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Duff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Henry Jr prevents Duff from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Henry Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry Jr passes Duff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Duff defending well.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Duff has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff is looking to control Henry Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duff avoid being mounted?
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Duff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henry Jr trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands and throws Duff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr controls the position from side control.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
A lull in the action here as Henry Jr stalls from top position.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr staying calm.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr working away.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr taking a breather here.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr takes a little break here. Duff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Duff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Duff is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Duff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Duff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
Duff is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Henry Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard.
Duff trying to remain calm as Henry Jr controls from the top position.
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henry Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duff is trying to escape the position but Henry Jr is controlling the position.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Duff is being controlled here.
Duff is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Henry Jr wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff being controlled for a moment.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Henry Jr stalls from top position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henry Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Henry Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Duff wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (8) Henry Jr
Duff is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duff is looking to escape.
Duff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duff is working to get back to half guard.
Henry Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Duff tries to hold on but Henry Jr postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Duff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Duff wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (11) Henry Jr
Henry Jr trying to control but Duff is having none of it.
Duff is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Andrew Henry Jr 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:
CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chief Seminole (ranked 4150 p4p, 445 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 19784 p4p, 662 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chief Seminole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Seminole closes the distance and pushes Duff back into the ropes.
Seminole is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seminole to the mat. Seminole regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seminole (0) vs (2) Duff
Duff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Duff passes Seminole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seminole's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seminole sees it coming and defends easily.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Duff wants to free his trapped foot but Seminole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff moves into full mount! Seminole won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (5) Duff
Seminole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Seminole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (8) Duff
Duff looking for a guillotine from mount but Seminole is having none of it.
Duff is working for a guillotine from mount but Seminole frees his head quite easily.
Seminole working to try and regain half guard.
Duff with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Seminole tries to reverse the position but Duff maintains control.
Seminole regains half guard.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seminole tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff seems to be working for a kimura but Seminole defends the submission attempt.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Seminole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seminole defends it well.
Seminole manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seminole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seminole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
Seminole has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seminole has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seminole is keeping the position for now.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Seminole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seminole manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Seminole's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seminole keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Seminole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seminole's guard.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (11) Duff
Duff is working for a guillotine from mount but Seminole frees his head quite easily.
Seminole is looking to get to half guard.
Duff has hold of Seminole's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seminole manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seminole regains half guard.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff is working for a kimura but Seminole is defending it quite comfortably.
Seminole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole actively working from the bottom here.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole is breathing heavily.
Duff is pressing down on Seminole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seminole is holding on for now.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seminole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is looking to advance position but Seminole won't allow it.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seminole is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seminole looking for submissions off his back.
Seminole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Seminole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seminole is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duff advances to half guard.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Seminole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duff works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seminole (0) vs (14) Duff
Duff working for a submission but Seminole is keeping him at bay.
Duff is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Seminole is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Seminole flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Duff anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Seminole and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Duff slips an arm under Seminole chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Duff has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Duff is squeezing on Seminole like an anaconda would it's prey. Seminole fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 18620 p4p, 561 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 675 p4p, 95 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Duff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Hunt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (4) vs (0) Hunt
Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duff defends well.
Duff pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Duff is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (2) Hunt
Duff is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Duff has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duff trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt is trying to control. Duff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Duff tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (4) vs (5) Hunt
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Duff (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Duff to control.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Duff (4) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt has the hooks in. Duff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Duff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duff tries to escape the position.
Duff tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hunt has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Duff is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A very excited looking Paul Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 6535 p4p, 513 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2148 p4p, 253 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (0) vs (4) Trump
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duff struggling a bit here.
Trump gets to mount! Duff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Duff (0) vs (6) Trump
Duff gets back to half guard.
Trump is thwarting Duff's attempts to control the position.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff is holding on to half guard well.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Duff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Trump passes into half guard.
Trump passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Duff! Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (0) vs (9) Trump
Trump is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Duff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Duff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duff sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Duff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Duff has his foot on Trump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trump works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily.
Trump trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Trump passes 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.
Duff keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duff working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Trump pushes down on Duff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Duff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff moves into full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard.
Duff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duff is really struggling to control Trump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Trump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trump works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trump gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Duff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duff defend it? Trump steps over the head and cranks it - Duff is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14477 p4p, 553 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 6077 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobarre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Xzibit- Alcoholic . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Duff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Escobarre! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Escobarre (0) vs (4) Duff
Escobarre regains half guard.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duff is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Escobarre to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Escobarre controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Duff is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobarre's guard.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Escobarre is defending the position.
Escobarre actively working from the bottom here.
Escobarre trying to control from the bottom.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Escobarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to control but Duff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre manages to get to full guard.
Escobarre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff is pushing down on Escobarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Duff has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Escobarre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobarre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobarre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobarre.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobarre is keeping the position for now.
Duff has gone for a leg lock! Escobarre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (4) Duff
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobarre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobarre passes into half guard.
Duff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Escobarre is tapping! Great win for Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1969 p4p, 260 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 5187 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (0) vs (4) Duff
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.
Duff tries for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Duff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Minasian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duff's guard! Nice work there by Minasian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Duff
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.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Duff extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Duff!
After winning the bout, Tony Duff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 2552 p4p, 314 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 4326 p4p, 454 weight class). Paulman comes to the ring accompanied by War is my Love . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Paulman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulman gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt.
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paulman is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Duff
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to his closed guard and prevents Duff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is pulling down on Duff's head. It's preventing any offense from Duff, at least for the moment.
Duff won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Duff
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Duff
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Duff working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff is trying to escape the mount.
Duff is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman wants to take his opponent's back but Duff doesn't allow it.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Duff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Duff
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman is controlling Duff's posture.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Paulman controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duff stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to prevent any damage.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman 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.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Duff
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Paulman sits in half guard.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looks winded!
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Duff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Duff working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman stays in close to Duff's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 4057 p4p, 439 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7332 p4p, 561 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duff but Duff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Hadjiev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Duff slips nicely into half guard.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Duff is controlling well.
Hadjiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadjiev is retaining full guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff is looking to advance position but Hadjiev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duff (2) vs (4) Hadjiev
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjiev seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hadjiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadjiev is aware though and is defending well.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Duff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duff manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Duff's guard.
Duff working for a triangle but Hadjiev defends it easily.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Hadjiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff gets full guard.
Hadjiev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duff has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is working for a kimura but Hadjiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadjiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadjiev defends it well.
Hadjiev tries to roll over but Duff keeps him under control.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hadjiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff prevents Hadjiev from improving his position.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hadjiev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duff!
A very excited looking Tony Duff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4297 p4p, 467 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 3803 p4p, 430 weight class). Tony Duff told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duff to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paddy (0) vs (2) Duff
Duff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paddy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paddy keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
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.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Duff pushes his legs off easily.
Paddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Paddy is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duff pushes down on Paddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy actively working from the bottom here.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Paddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
Duff is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddy is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Paddy trying to control but Duff postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is pressing down on Paddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paddy is holding on for now.
Paddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duff is working away from the top position though.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Paddy is trying to maintain the position but Duff is very close to passing his half guard.
Paddy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (4) vs (2) Duff
Duff is keeping busy.
Paddy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duff has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Paddy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Duff's chin but Duff turns very nicely into Paddy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Duff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (4) vs (4) Duff
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff advances to half guard.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paddy wants to control but Duff is keeping busy.
Duff is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Paddy is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paddy gets back to full guard.
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paddy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paddy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (4) Duff
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (6) Duff
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duff passes Paddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paddy trying to control from the bottom.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Paddy is trying to control but can't.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (6) vs (9) Duff
Paddy is looking to get to half guard.
Duff moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paddy has worked his arm free - good work by Paddy!
Duff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paddy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duff but great work by Paddy. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (10) vs (9) Duff
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to buck Paddy off but Paddy is having none of it.
Paddy is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paddy taking a break here but Duff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Paddy trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Paddy has control of the leg.
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
Paddy not doing much here.
Duff moves into full guard.
Paddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is really struggling to control Duff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (10) vs (11) Duff
Duff has gone for a leg lock! Paddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (12) vs (11) Duff
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (12) vs (13) Duff
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paddy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Paddy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (14) vs (13) Duff
Paddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (17) vs (13) Duff
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Paddy swings around for an armbar but Duff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paddy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (17) vs (15) Duff
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paddy manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paddy's guard.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Duff passes into half guard.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (21) vs (15) Duff
Duff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Paddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Duff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paddy wants to control but Duff is keeping busy.
Duff fending off the submission attempt from Paddy.
Paddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Paddy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy takes the fight on points by 21 to 15.
Max Paddy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 3555 p4p, 413 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 1638 p4p, 222 weight class). Nuts has chosen Come Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nuts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
Duff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Duff (4) vs (0) Nuts
Nuts wants to control but Duff postures up.
Duff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nuts, who protects the arm well.
Nuts holds on to Duff's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nuts is looking to reverse the position.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Duff. Oh but Nuts has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Duff goes limp - he's gone! Nuts jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deez Nuts!
Our winner, Deez Nuts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AEW 27
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Putin rushes Duff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff missing with knees to the body.
Duff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duff looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Duff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duff's face.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Duff's ribcage.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Duff shrugs off. #T1#
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Duff.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duff gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vlad Putin has been cut.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff lands an elbow inside that Putin shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Duff scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
#T2#
Putin is working Duff over against the cage.
Duff looks winded!
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duff.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Duff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Duff blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
Duff lands a nice elbow.
Duff has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Duff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin avoids a wild elbow strike from Duff.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Duff tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Duff back against the cage.
Duff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Duff avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Putin's brow.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duff lands with a light punch inside.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Duff blocks with his arms.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duff missing with knees to the body.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duff.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Duff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin blocks an elbow strike from Duff.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duff blocks it with crossed arms.
Duff avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Duff struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
#T4#
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Duff blocks with his arms.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duff has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Duff tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Duff avoids the damage to the body.
Duff tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Duff back against the cage.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin blocks an elbow strike from Duff.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Duff. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duff throws out a leg kick but Putin moves out of range and Duff only half commits.
Duff throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duff throws a head kick that misses.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Putin.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin throws a push kick but Duff slaps the foot to one side.
Duff connects with a nice looking jab.
Duff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Duff closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Duff. Duff maintains the clinch.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Duff is breathing heavily.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duff's face.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duff blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Duff takes a shot to the head.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Duff is rocked!
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Duff is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin with a knee to the head.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Putin throws a big uppercut that drops Duff! More strikes from Putin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Duff lies dazed against the cage as Putin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
After the big win, Vlad Putin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AEW 21
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.#CL#
Duff tries to keep at a distance but Putin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms.
Duff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Duff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vlad Putin has been cut.
Duff is trying to drag Putin to the mat but Putin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin. #TD2#
Duff gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin trying to control here.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff. #SUB2#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff. #SUB2#
Duff trying to work for an americana but Putin has managed to regain full guard.
Duff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Duff postures up and lands a big shot to Putin's brow.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Putin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Putin in his guard.#REVR#
Putin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duff's guard.
Duff controlling Putin's posture. #T3#
Duff 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.
Putin wants to get up but he can't break Duff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff misses with a looping right.
Duff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff scores with a three punch combo!
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin thuds a left hand into Duff's body.#CL#
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Duff.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Duff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin'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.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Putin.
A jab from Duff finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Duff counters with a left and a right that stings Putin.
Duff wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duff in his tracks.
Duff throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Putin throws a hook but Duff blocks it.
Putin lands a really nice looking cross but Duff seems unphased.
Duff misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Putin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Duff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Putin connects with a leg kick. Duff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Putin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duff.
Vlad Putin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Duff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Putin tries to clinch but Duff moves away
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin avoids a kick to the body.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Putin tried to score with a low kick but Duff checks it.
Putin swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Putin instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duff's defenses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Duff blocks with his arms.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duff blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Duff missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Duff jumps into guard, dragging Putin to the mat.
#T2#
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up. #T3#
Duff 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.
Duff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Putin is looking to stand up but Duff won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Duff misses with the combination.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Duff misses with a looping left.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Putin checks a leg kick.
Putin throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.
Duff throws a body kick that misses.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin cracks Duff with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Putin takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin throws a series of punches but Duff avoids them all with ease.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin lands with a nice combination. Duff backs away looking to recover.
Duff throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duff misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Putin misses.
Putin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duff backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
Duff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Putin dodges the punch combination from Duff.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Putin misses with the body kick
enabling Duff to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Duff lands with an uppercut that bounces Putin off the cage and back into range.
Putin keeps Duff at a distance using the push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Putin.
Duff slips under a jab.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff lands a nice shot to the body.
Duff lands a head kick. Putin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin lands with a good body shot.#T2##CL#
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
Duff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Duff.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Duff. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duff working Putin over with knees to the body.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duff has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Duff is trying to pull guard but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff lands a nice uppercut.
Duff wants a takedown.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.#T3#
Putin misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Duff.
A short left from Duff.
Duff tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin stops a takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Putin is defending well.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Duff blocks it.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Duff avoids the damage to the body.
Duff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duff lands a nice uppercut.
Putin dodges an elbow strike from Duff.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Duff back against the cage.
Duff digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Duff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Putin uses from the top position.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up. #SU#
Putin stands and steps away. Duff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Duff.
I think Duff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
AEW 16
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Duff's body. Duff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunter throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
#CL#
Hunter clinches up with Duff and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter landing knees to the body.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Duff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Duff tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hunter is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff 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.
Hunter trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Hunter is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Duff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duff has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Hunter trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hunter working for a triangle but Duff defends it easily.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Hunter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunter gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunter controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Hunter has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hunter has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Duff chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Hunter is rocked!
Duff gets to his feet and stands over Hunter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hunter felt that one! Duff unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hunter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Duff gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Reborn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duff.
Reborn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duff is looking for the big counter here.
Reborn darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Duff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reborn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duff drops an elbow to the side of Reborn's head.
Reborn is trying to get back to full guard.
Reborn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duff slips a nice elbow through Reborn's hands, connecting with Reborn's forehead.#SUB#
Reborn actively working from the bottom here.
Reborn tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Reborn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reborn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff lands with a punch from half guard.
Duff throws a strike but Reborn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Duff stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Reborn throws up his legs and catches Duff in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Duff tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Reborn! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Reborn!
Danny Reborn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 41
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Duff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duff is in Malen's guard.
Malen wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Malen is pulling down on Duff's head to control his posture. #ES#
Malen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Malen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Malen decides to stand up.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Malen closes the distance and clinches.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duff after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Duff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Malen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Malen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Malen pushes Duff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Malen's guard.
Duff postures up in Malen's guard and throws a big left but Malen blocks it.
Malen is controlling Duff's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malen working a defensive guard here.
Malen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff prevents Malen from getting back to his feet.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Duff stands and throws Malen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Malen is rocked!
Duff cracks Malen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Duff immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Trash Fights 20(Qualifiers)
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff throws the kick towards the body but Dykstra avoids it.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Dykstra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Duff coming out on top.
Dykstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
Duff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dykstra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Duff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dykstra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Dykstra throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Duff dives in and scores a takedown into Dykstra's guard.
Duff throws an elbow that misses. Dykstra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duff's guard. Nice move by Dykstra!#REVB#
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.#T1#
Dykstra controlling from the top position.
Dykstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duff throwing strikes from guard but Dykstra blocks nicely.
Dykstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duff chips away with some ground and pound.
Duff throwing strikes from guard but Dykstra blocks nicely.
Dykstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duff 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.#T3#
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff throws a big right hand that misses.
Dykstra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dykstra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dykstra has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dykstra content to stall in guard here.
Duff pulls Dykstra in to control the position. #T4#
Dykstra stays in close to Duff's body and controls the position.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Dykstra from controlling successfully.
Dykstra looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Dykstra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dykstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duff throws a nice looking combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dykstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Duff feints and as Dykstra raises his hands in defense, Duff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dykstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dykstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duff.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dykstra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff throwing strikes from guard but Dykstra blocks nicely.
Dykstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duff throws a big elbow that misses.
Dykstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duff. #T1#
Duff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dykstra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dykstra working a defensive guard here.
Duff throws an elbow that misses. Dykstra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duff's guard. Nice move by Dykstra!#REVB##ES#
Duff has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dykstra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Duff throws out a loose jab but Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny Dykstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dykstra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dykstra sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dykstra.
Duff misses with a body kick.
Duff misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Dykstra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dykstra pinned against the cage. Dykstra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dykstra misses the shot to the body.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dykstra sprawls and moves away.
Duff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dykstra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duff somewhat.
Dykstra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dykstra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duff or perhaps it was just good defense by Dykstra, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dykstra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duff at a distance.
#T3#
Dykstra scores with a nice body kick.
Dykstra misses the jab.
Dykstra lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Kenny Dykstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff moves out of range of the body kick from Dykstra.
Duff throws a hook but Dykstra avoids it easily.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dykstra scores with a decent looking hook.
Dykstra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duff moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dykstra misses.
Duff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dykstra's waist but Dykstra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duff off to one side.
Duff scores with a nice right hand.
Dykstra loads up on a big right hand but Duff slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dykstra is fending him off so far but Duff persists. Nope, Dykstra circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Duff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dykstra avoids it really well and circles away.
Duff misses with a body punch
and Dykstra counters with a nice body shot.
Duff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dykstra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dykstra ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duff is defended easily by Dykstra.
Duff looks for a takedown but Dykstra sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duff!
Dykstra ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Duff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Dykstra slams his shin into Duff's torso.
Duff avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a jab when Duff was well out of range.
Duff cracks Dykstra with a good jab.
Duff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dykstra in his tracks.
Dykstra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dykstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff throws a one two combo.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dykstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra stuffs the takedown.
Duff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dykstra is fending him off so far but Duff persists. Nope, Dykstra circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Duff dives in for a single leg takedown but Dykstra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dykstra misses with a straight left.
Dykstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duff avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Duff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Duff misses.
Dykstra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dykstra wants to clinch.
Dykstra tries to work over Duff's front leg with a kick but Duff checks it.
Dykstra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dykstra connects with the punch.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dykstra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duff.#T2#
Duff cracks a nice hook into Dykstra's ribs.
Dykstra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duff throws a nice looking combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Duff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dykstra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duff thows a huge punch but Dykstra dodges it nicely.
Dykstra has hold of Duff's hands but Duff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Duff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duff thows a huge punch but Dykstra dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dykstra still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dykstra has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Duff is trying to escape the position but Dykstra is controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dykstra working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Dykstra trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duff wants to control but Dykstra postures up.
Dykstra trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Dykstra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dykstra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff connects with a body shot that sends Koltun's belly button to the back.
Duff throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Duff.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Duff avoids it well and moves away.
Duff misses with a hook.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duff throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duff's guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Koltun is now in Duff's guard.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun stops Duff from standing up. #T2#
Duff seems keen to control Koltun's posture.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Duff has wrist control.
Duff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Duff manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duff pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
An inside leg kick from Duff misses.
Duff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koltun tries to clinch up but Duff circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Duff.
Duff throws a head kick that misses.
Duff looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with a left and a right that stings Duff.
Duff scores with a hook to the body. Koltun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Duff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Koltun gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Duff uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard. #T4#
Duff is trying to stand.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Duff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Duff preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Koltun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Duff avoids it well and moves away.
Duff thuds his shin into the meat of Koltun's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duff!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Tony Duff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Duff.
A cross from Duff lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Duff lands a body shot.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koltun shoots in but Duff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Duff has knocked Koltun down with a huge combo! Duff steps away and waves a wobbly Koltun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koltun slips a jab and a cross from Duff.
A little feinted left hand from Koltun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Duff.
Koltun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duff pinned against the cage. Duff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duff sprawls and moves away.
Koltun seems to have got his legs back now.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duff tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duff to the ground. Duff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Duff throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Koltun is now in Duff's guard.
Duff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Koltun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duff's head.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duff defending well though.
Koltun is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duff is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura but Duff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koltun to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Tony Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Duff to regain full guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff pulls Koltun in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Duff blocks nicely.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duff keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun postures up in Duff's guard and throws a big left but Duff blocks it.
Koltun stops Duff from standing up.
Duff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVB#
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Duff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duff has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.
Duff wanted to stand there but Koltun had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duff is aware though and is defending well.
Koltun controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duff misses with a kick to the body.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Duff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Koltun has Duff up against the cage in a clinch.
Duff tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duff digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tony Duff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Koltun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duff can't fight it off and eventually Koltun manages to take the fight to the floor. Duff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Duff is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koltun avoids it.
Koltun tries for a takedown. No joy.
#KD2#
Duff drops Koltun with a big knee straight up the middle! Koltun is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Duff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Duff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duff 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.
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Event:
CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Brannagan misses its intended target.
Brannagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannagan lands a jab to the head.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.
Brannagan swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Brannagan.#CL2#
Duff forces Brannagan back against the cage and clinches.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Brannagan.
Duff is pressed up against the cage. Brannagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duff down to the mat. Duff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brannagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff takes one to the side of the head.
Duff tries to clinch up but Brannagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Duff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.#CL2#
Duff gets a clinch.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Brannagan blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff. #T1#
Brannagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brannagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.
Duff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannagan misses with a punch to the body.
Brannagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff looking to throw knees to the head but Brannagan is blocking nicely.
Duff lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brannagan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Duff controls his hands.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannagan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brannagan.
Brannagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duff pushes off an throws an elbow but Brannagan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannagan avoiding damage as Duff throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Brannagan lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brannagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan wants a takedown.
Duff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brannagan's defenses.
Brannagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Brannagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brannagan avoids it.
Brannagan managing to block the knees to the body from Duff.
Brannagan jumps guard but Duff stands there with Brannagan around his waist. Brannagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Brannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duff misses with an elbow strike.
Brannagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duff blocks a body shot from Brannagan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Duff throws an elbow but misses.
Duff lands a knee to the body.
Brannagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Duff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brannagan.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Brannagan digs a right hand underneath Duff's ribcage. Duff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brannagan as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Duff.
A shot in the inside from Duff.
Brannagan has a couple of punches blocked by Duff.
A shot in the inside from Brannagan.
Brannagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Duff with a knee to the head.
Brannagan lands an uppercut.#T4#
Duff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Duff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Duff.
Brannagan avoiding damage as Duff throws knees to the body.
Duff blocks a body shot from Brannagan.
Brannagan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brannagan.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brannagan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brannagan tries to throw a body punch but Duff avoids it by throwing Brannagan back against the cage.
Brannagan gets through Duff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Brannagan gets control of Duff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brannagan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannagan controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Brannagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brannagan has control of Duff's left arm, preventing Duff from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brutus Brannagan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brannagan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Duff moves into range and clinches up with Brannagan.
Brannagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannagan blocks an elbow strike.
Brannagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff misses with a punch to the body.
Brannagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brannagan's brow.
Brannagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannagan.
Brannagan cracks Duff with a nice body shot.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff trying to land knees to the body.
Brannagan blocks an uppercut.
Duff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Brannagan gets control of Duff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brannagan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannagan is pulling down on Duff's head to control his posture. #T1##SU2#
Duff stands up and waves to Brannagan to follow him.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brannagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brannagan lands a body shot.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Brannagan. That snapped Duff's head back.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff wants to clinch but Brannagan slips to the side
and Brannagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Brannagan as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Brannagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Brannagan stuns Duff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brannagan dips to his left and cracks Duff with an uppercut!
Duff wants to clinch up but Brannagan keeps it at a distance.
Brannagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Brannagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brannagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brannagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff is looking to clinch.
Brannagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brannagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Duff's head.
Duff slips a jab from Brannagan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duff! But no joy.
Duff wants to clinch.#T3#
Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brannagan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.
Duff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duff tries to clinch there but Brannagan circles away.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brannagan.
Duff tries to clinch but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Duff clinches with his opponent.
Brannagan working aggressively here.
Brannagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Duff landing knees to the head.
Brannagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Duff scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.
Duff blocking some punches.
Brannagan taking a breather.
Brannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Brannagan tries a body shot but Duff blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Brannagan lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Brannagan.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff misses with a punch to the body.
Duff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brannagan lands with a light punch inside.
Brannagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brannagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tony Duff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Brannagan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Brannagan takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Brannagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Brannagan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brannagan scores with a head kick. Duff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brannagan looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
As Brannagan backs off Duff throws a huge counter combo but Brannagan manages to avoid it all.
Brannagan throws a shot from downtown. Duff moves away and avoids it.
Brannagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duff wants to clinch
and Brannagan counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brannagan counters with an outside leg kick.
Duff blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannagan.
#T1#
A short left from Brannagan.
Brannagan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brannagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brannagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Brannagan blocks it.
Duff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brannagan has Duff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brannagan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duff avoids it.
Duff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brannagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brannagan throws an elbow but misses.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.#TD#
Brannagan jumps into guard, dragging Duff to the mat.
Brannagan trying to keep a closed guard but Duff is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannagan wants to control but Duff passes easily into half guard.
Brannagan trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Brannagan tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Brannagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duff is working away from the top position though.
Brannagan gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brannagan managing to control the position.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brannagan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brannagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brannagan misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duff tries to clinch but Brannagan moves away
letting Brannagan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Duff rushes Brannagan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brannagan lands a right hand.
Duff scores a nice knee to the body.
Duff pushes Brannagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duff misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duff.
Brannagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannagan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannagan tries to pull guard but Duff won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Brannagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brannagan, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Brannagan!
A victorious Brutus Brannagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC Live 69
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Putin forces Duff back against the cage and clinches.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Putin working Duff over with knees to the body.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Duff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duff struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Duff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Duff, against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Duff lands a nice knee to the body.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duff is breathing heavily.
Duff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Duff trying to land knees to the body.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Duff is blocking nicely.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Duff's ribcage.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin gets through Duff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin works on Duff's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff takes an elbow to the temple.
Duff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duff misses with a knee strike.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Putin lands an elbow just above Duff 's eye.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Duff.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Duff takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Duff is rocked!
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duff in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Duff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin lands an elbow just above Duff 's eye.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin working the clinch nicely. Duff is working for position but Putin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Duff crumples up against the cage and Putin lands two more shots before the ref can save Duff! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vlad Putin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Putin thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Duff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Duff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Lopette tests Duff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette leaves Duff 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 Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette lands a head shot.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Duff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopette did well to prevent Duff getting side control.#T1##SUB#
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff wants to free his trapped foot but Lopette is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage. #SUB#
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura here but Lopette manages to reverse the position and he's now in Duff's guard.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a triangle but Lopette pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Duff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopette defends it nicely.
Lopette feints a counter leg kick.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette lands with a shot to the body.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette scores with a kick to the body.
Duff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette catches Duff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopette.
Duff walks into a straight right hand from Lopette.#TD#
Duff drives through with a takedown into Lopette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Lopette wriggles free and stands up.
Lopette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Duff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff trying to pass the guard but Lopette defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff. #SUB#
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopette trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopette tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Lopette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Duff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopette dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopette throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Duff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopette to the mat! Lopette manages to get full guard.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopette is retaining full guard.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Lopette in his guard.#REVB#
Lopette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Duff has his foot on Lopette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopette works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Duff working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.
#SUB#
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopette is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lopette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopette has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopette passes into side control.
Lopette gets to mount! Duff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopette manages to capitalize on a mistake by Duff to take his back!
Duff is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Good control from Lopette.
Duff is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopette doesn't have the hooks in and Duff manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bornas Lopette.
I've got Lopette 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duff pinned against the cage. Duff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Duff misses the target.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.#TD#
Duff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maanpohja sprawls well initially but Duff persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maanpohja is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Duff trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maanpohja defends it well. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff uses his free foot to push down on Maanpohja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maanpohja. #SUB#
Duff looking to secure an arm triangle but Maanpohja defends it well.
Maanpohja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Maanpohja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duff.
Maanpohja regains half guard.
Maanpohja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Duff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duff showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Maanpohja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Duff seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Duff is trying for a kimura here. Maanpohja looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Duff wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duff!
Our winner, Tony Duff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEFC 314
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Stanfield misses with a wild combination.
Duff tries to clinch there but Stanfield circles away.
Stanfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duff's hands.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.
Stanfield takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Stanfield gets caught napping as Duff dives in and scores a takedown. Stanfield manages to retain guard.
Stanfield wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it. #SUB2#
Duff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stanfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stanfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stanfield! #REVR#
Duff tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Stanfield decides to stand up, so the ref orders Duff to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff walks into a left hand. #T1#
Duff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield sizes up Duff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Duff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks it.
Duff misses with a punch to the body.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Stanfield'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.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff has a takedown stuffed.
Duff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Duff wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stanfield.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Duff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield works Duff's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Duff clinches.
Duff throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Duff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.#T3#
Duff throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duff.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Duff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duff misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Duff pushes him off.
Stanfield swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Duff doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanfield circles away.
Duff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duff slips under a jab from Stanfield.#T4#
Stanfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff throws a counter combo.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
Duff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duff. #CL2#
Duff darts in and clinches Stanfield up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duff throws an elbow but misses.
Duff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the side of Duff's head.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Duff throws knees to the body.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stanfield throws a one two combo.
Stanfield with a hook.#ROC#
Duff is rocked!
Stanfield cracks Duff with a left hook right on the temple and Duff goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stanfield lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Duff is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stanfield!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marlo Stanfield thanked Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Distacio Jr lands a head kick. Duff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Distacio Jr's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Distacio Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distacio Jr. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio Jr slips a jab and a cross from Duff.
Distacio Jr blocks a head kick by Duff.
Distacio Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Distacio Jr connects with a right hand. Duff shakes it off.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Distacio Jr. Duff shrugs it off though.
Duff misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Distacio Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Duff's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Distacio Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Distacio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working. #T1#
Duff taking a bit of punishment here - Distacio Jr scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio Jr scores with punches from side control.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Distacio Jr controls the position.
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Distacio Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Distacio Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Distacio Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Distacio Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Duff is looking to regain half guard here but Distacio Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Distacio Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duff has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Distacio Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Distacio Jr is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Duff postures up.
#SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Distacio Jr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr has Duff pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Duff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Distacio Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duff, into his guard. #REVB#
Distacio Jr works over Duff with some ground and pound from guard.
Distacio Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distacio Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Distacio Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Distacio Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff keeping full guard, as Distacio Jr tries to pass.
Distacio Jr is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Distacio Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Distacio Jr wants to pass to mount but Duff is defending the position. #T4#
Distacio Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Duff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Distacio Jr pushes past his half guard into mount!
Distacio Jr landing strikes from the mount and Duff is in trouble!
Duff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Distacio Jr lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Distacio Jr has control of Duff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Duff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Distacio Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Distacio Jr missing with a left hand there. Duff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Duff looks to land a body kick but Distacio Jr moved away.#TD#
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
Distacio Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Duff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Distacio Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Distacio Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Distacio Jr! #REVB#
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Distacio Jr working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Distacio Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff is staying active underneath Distacio Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distacio Jr pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Distacio Jr there.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Distacio Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Duff.
Duff is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Distacio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Distacio Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Duff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Distacio Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duff is just riding it out for now. Distacio Jr eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Distacio Jr has control of the leg. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Distacio Jr is pressing down on Duff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duff is holding on for now.
Distacio Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.
Ground and pound from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr controlling the action here.
Harry Distacio Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Distacio Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Distacio Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Distacio Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Distacio Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Distacio Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Distacio Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Duff working for a triangle but Distacio Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Distacio Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Distacio Jr passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Distacio Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Distacio Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Duff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Distacio Jr slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff won't allow Distacio Jr to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Distacio Jr misses.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Duff avoids the body shot from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a right and a left that Duff avoids nicely.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Duff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Distacio Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Distacio Jr working for a triangle but Duff defends it easily.
Duff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Duff has an active guard here but Distacio Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Distacio Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Distacio Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Distacio Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Distacio Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Distacio Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Distacio Jr.
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.#T2#
Duff wants to sweep but Distacio Jr has passed to side control!
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Distacio Jr 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 Duff's shoulder. That is not cool.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Distacio Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff won't allow Distacio Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Distacio Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Distacio Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
Harry Distacio Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Duff has his foot on Distacio Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distacio Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio Jr advances position into side control!
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Distacio Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff missing with punches from the bottom.
Distacio Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Distacio Jr 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio Jr!
After winning the bout, Harry Distacio Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duff as he jumps to the side.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and Maanpohja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maanpohja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maanpohja shoots in but Duff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Duff lands with a hook. Maanpohja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!#TD2#
Maanpohja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duff sprawls well initially but Maanpohja persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Duff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maanpohja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Maanpohja.
Maanpohja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duff!
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ground and pound from Maanpohja. #SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maanpohja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maanpohja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duff is just riding it out for now. Maanpohja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Maanpohja prevents Duff from improving his position.#SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maanpohja lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Maanpohja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duff circles away.
Duff throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Duff scores with a sloppy right hand. Maanpohja should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff lands a jab-cross combination.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duff avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff lands with a nice body kick.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.#T1#
Duff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maanpohja moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
And Maanpohja tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tony Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff throws a push kick but Maanpohja slaps the foot to one side.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Duff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff lands with a nice combination. Maanpohja backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Duff misses with a double jab.
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!
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maanpohja blocks the body kick.
Duff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duff.#T2#
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
Duff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff connects with a body shot that sends Maanpohja's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Duff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Duff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duff pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Duff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duff feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Duff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duff duly obliges.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Duff circles away easily
and Duff counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Maanpohja! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Sharp connects with a body shot that sends Duff's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Duff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Sharp throws Duff to one side and escapes!
Duff with a poor takedown
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duff misses with a takedown
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Duff shoots for a takedown but Sharp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.
Donk. Sharp catches Duff right on the button with a cross.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff fails with the takedown
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sharp on his heels. He'll look to pass Sharp's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sharp manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharp.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharp stops a takedown attempt from Duff.
A short right from Sharp.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Duff's head. #BC#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Duff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sharp quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Sharp manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Duff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Duff goes for a takedown attempt but Sharp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Sharp's guard.#SUB2#
Duff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sharp dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
Sharp is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sharp passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sharp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Duff has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sharp escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sharp!
Sharp taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duff tries to buck Sharp off but Sharp is having none of it.
Sharp happy to just control the position for now.
Duff tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Duff tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sharp presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Duff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Sharp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Sharp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Sharp lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff misses with a takedown
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.
Duff avoids the body shot from Sharp.
#T1#
Sharp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duff at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharp lands with a good body shot.
Duff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duff shoots in but Sharp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##TD2#
Duff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sharp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Sharp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been informed that Duff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duff trying to mount his opponent but Sharp defends it. #SUB2#
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sharp is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sharp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharp defends it well.
Sharp is controlling Duff's trapped leg to prevent Duff from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sharp is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Sharp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duff.
Duff has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Duff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sharp connects with a body shot that sends Duff's belly button to the back.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duff doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Sharp with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duff.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duff.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duff.
Duff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duff.
Sharp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duff.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharp misses its target.
Sharp lands a high kick!
Duff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duff off to one side.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sharp scores with a jab to the body.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
#T2#
Sharp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Duff has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp is looking to wear down Duff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from Sharp.#T3#
Sharp connects with a nice looking jab.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Duff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sharp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Sharp pushes Duff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sharp connects with a body shot that sends Duff's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Sharp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
Sharp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Duff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Sharp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sharp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duff.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharp 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
During a confident post fight interview, Asa Sharp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 101 - Fungus vs Kromog
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Duff looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Duff counter with a right hand.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Duff there.#T1#
Duff tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson cracks Duff with an open hand slap.
Duff looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duff counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
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!
Stevenson swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Duff is rocked!
Stevenson steps in with a hook that catches Duff right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stevenson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Duff looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
KOFC 94 - Andreev vs Aoki
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez thuds his shin into the meat of Duff's side.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Duff takes it in his stride.
Cortez lands a head kick. Duff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duff lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duff throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duff tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Duff moves away from the strike by Cortez.
It looked like Duff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.
Duff throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez clobbers Duff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortez throws a push kick but Duff slaps the foot to one side.
Duff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Cortez misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Duff counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Duff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duff blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Duff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duff avoids the head kick by Cortez.
#T4#
Duff staying out of range there.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Duff counters with a thumping low kick.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Duff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duff is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Duff avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Duff. Those never looked like landing.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Duff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Duff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez thows a body kick. Duff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
Duff takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Duff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Cortez. #T1#
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Duff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Duff staying out of range there.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez thows a body kick. Duff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tuco Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Duff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez keeps Duff at a distance using the push kick.
Duff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez scores with a shot to the body.
Duff checks the leg kick.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Duff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez throws a low kick but Duff avoids it.
Duff jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Duff blocks the low kick.
Duff is looking to counter punch.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez throws a hook but Duff avoids it easily.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Duff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duff walks into a jab.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Duff connects with a body shot.#T4#
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortez lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Cortez throws a right hand that Duff ducks under and follows up with a left that Duff also avoids with ease.
Duff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duff has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez lands with a kick to the temple. Duff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cortez - that will leave a mark!
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Duff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez feints a counter leg kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Duff down.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duff looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Cortez throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duff checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Duff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
letting Duff counter with a right hand.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Duff lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Duff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortez.
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Duff moves his leg out of the way.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cortez cracks Duff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez scores with a push kick.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Duff connects with a combination that backs up Cortez into the cage. Duff lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cortez's guard. Cortez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duff bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
After winning the bout, Tony Duff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but Duff breaks away and moves out of range.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Duff against the cage.
#BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice body shot.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Duff's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duff throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tried to counter with a leg kick but Duff avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duff.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Duff throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Duff takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duff.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.#CL#
Aoki clinches.
Duff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Duff controls the action.
Duff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Aoki pushes Duff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch.
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Aoki lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot.
Duff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Duff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duff can pounce on him.
Duff 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.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Duff blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Duff misses.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duff doesn't seem bothered though.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duff! But no joy.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duff blocks a jab.#T4#
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Duff both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Duff manages to break the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Duff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but Duff breaks away and moves out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Aoki misses.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki is looking to wear down Duff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duff throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Duff. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
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!
Duff throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Duff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Duff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Duff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duff misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duff at a distance.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Aoki swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Duff avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Duff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aoki blocks it well.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.#T4#
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Duff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Duff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Duff avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a shot to the body
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff slips under a jab from Aoki.
Duff lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
Duff throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Duff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Duff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Duff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Aoki misses the jab.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Duff.
A frustrated look appears on Duff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duff is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Duff takes one on the button.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duff momentarily.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Duff counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Duff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Duff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Aoki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aoki Aoki made sure he mentioned XFighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mills looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mills has closed the distance and engaged Duff in a clinch.
Duff takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duff's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duff is working for takedown but Mills is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Duff blocks an elbow strike.
Duff blocks a body shot from Mills.
Duff is looking to control Mills's arms but Mills gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duff has his back to the cage.
Mills scores with a hook to the body.
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Duff controls the action.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duff.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Duff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duff blocks the elbow strike.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mills slows down the pace here.
Duff stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Duff misses with an elbow over the top.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duff's defenses.
Duff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Duff there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Mills clinches up against the cage.
Come on Mills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mills stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
Duff is trying to pull guard but Mills turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mills gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mills pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.
Duff attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Mills is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Mills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Duff stops Mills from standing up.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duff wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mills wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mills dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Duff avoids the body shot from Mills.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills lands a nice hook to Duff's body. Duff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mills steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duff.
Mills scores with a jab to the body.
Mills walks into a straight right hand from Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mills lands.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Mills.#T1#
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mills checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mills sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duff somewhat.
Mills tries to counter with a clinch but Duff shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Mills jabs Duff right on the nose. Duff blinks but takes it well.
Jack Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills thuds his right hand into Duff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Duff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duff lands in his opponent's guard.
Mills is looking to stand up but Duff isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mills manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Duff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mills manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duff.
Mills is looking to stand up but Duff isn't so interested in that idea.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.#T4#
Mills keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
Duff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mills can't keep his opponent in guard - Duff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.
Mills pushes Duff off looking to stand but Duff dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mills tries to clinch but Duff moves away #TD#
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duff stops Mills from standing up.
Duff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff stops Mills from standing up.
Duff looking to sit in guard and control but Mills gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duff is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff throws a big elbow that misses.
Mills keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass. #T1#
Duff trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Duff is pushing down on Mills's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mills is fighting to maintain full guard but Duff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mills's head.
Mills is refusing to be controlled, as Duff sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff throwing shots but Mills is blocking nicely.
Mills is not content to let Duff control the position.
Duff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mills's head.
Duff stops Mills 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.
Mills connects with a single shot there.
Mills is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Duff shoots in looking for a takedown. Mills tries to sprawl out of it but Duff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mills manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Duff ducks right into an uppercut from Mills.
Duff misses with a straight right.
Mills tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Duff counters with a takedown into side control.
Duff working the strikes but Mills uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Mills is defending the position.
Duff wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy. #T4#
Duff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mills reverses the position - he's now on top in Duff's guard.
Duff looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mills tries to stand but Duff is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Duff has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mills is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Duff.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Duff.
I think Mills has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mills!
Jack Mills took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FFA 40: Tenacity
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brasco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.
Brasco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Brasco is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Brasco darts in and clinches Duff up against the cage.
A short left from Brasco.
Brasco lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brasco is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Duff looking for a submission but Brasco manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brasco can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Duff trying to control but Brasco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff throwing strikes from guard but Brasco blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brasco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Brasco keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Brasco is keeping the position.
Duff landing some decent shots from guard.
Duff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Brasco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brasco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brasco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Brasco gets to his feet. Duff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brasco throws a shot from downtown. Duff moves away and avoids it.
Duff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donnie Brasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Duff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brasco throws a big shot that misses.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brasco throws an off balance right hand
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donnie Brasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Brasco moves into the clinch successfully.
Duff jumps guard but Brasco stands there with Duff around his waist. Duff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brasco misses with a punch to the body.
Duff tries to pull guard but Brasco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duff trying to stall but Brasco improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Duff.
Duff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff tries to stall but Brasco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duff pushes off an throws an elbow but Brasco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brasco has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brasco looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Duff will probably get the nod.
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#
Brasco scores with a jab. Duff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brasco looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Brasco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Brasco is quick to defend against it.
Brasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brasco throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Duff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duff.
Duff is in close to Brasco's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brasco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brasco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Duff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brasco is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brasco won't allow Duff to sweep him here. #SUB#
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brasco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brasco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Duff looking to control.
#SUB#
Brasco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Brasco won't allow Duff to sweep him here.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brasco can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Duff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brasco has his hands clasped together but Duff extends and breaks Brasco's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Duff!
A victorious Tony Duff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FFA 37: Monstrosity
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but County Jr defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
County Jr ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
County Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Duff. Beautiful body shot.
County Jr connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for County Jr , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
County Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
County Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vegas Campania in the buildup to the fight.
County Jr missing with a left hand there. Duff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Duff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duff.
Brisco County Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from County Jr .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
County Jr throws a lazy right hand but Duff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - County Jr coming out on top.
County Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duff circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
County Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Duff counters with a three punch combo that has County Jr backing up. County Jr nods at Duff to acknowledge the strikes.
Duff scores with a shot to the body.
County Jr throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
County Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duff is pushing down on County Jr 's leg trying to pass to half guard. County Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Duff has managed to sneak the leg through.
County Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
County Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duff controls the pace.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
County Jr wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Duff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of County Jr 's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
County Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Duff stays in close to County Jr 's body and controls the position.
Duff works over County Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
County Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff throws a strike but County Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
County Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duff keeping full guard, as County Jr tries to pass. #T3#
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
County Jr throwing strikes from guard but Duff blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
County Jr with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
County Jr is sitting in close to Duff's body. Duff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! County Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, County Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 34: Brutality
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Spinks throws a push kick but Duff slaps the foot to one side.
Duff throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Spinks misses with a left hand
and Duff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Duff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spinks moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks shoots for a double leg takedown but Duff sprawls well. He's pushed Spinks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duff lands a nice hook to Spinks's body. Spinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Duff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Duff.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Duff.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Duff.
Duff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Spinks is predictable there
and Duff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spinks closes the distance and clinches up with Duff, looking for a takedown. Spinks pushes Duff against the cage but Duff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Duff moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Duff throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.#T2#
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Spinks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duff misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Spinks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duff defends it well.
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!
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
Duff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Duff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Duff misses.
Spinks moves in looking to clinch but Duff pushes him off.#T3#
Duff scores with a shot to the body.
Spinks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Spinks.
Spinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Spinks misses its intended target.
Spinks takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duff connects with a nice looking jab.
Duff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spinks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Duff misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Spinks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spinks is looking to clinch.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spinks sprawls and moves away.
Duff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Spinks counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks grinds an elbow into Duff's temple.
Spinks advances nicely into full mount.
Spinks tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Duff tries to hold on but Spinks pushes him away.
Spinks wants to control the pace but Duff is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spinks closes the distance and clinches up with Duff, looking for a takedown. Spinks pushes Duff against the cage but Duff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks wants to counter with a clinch but Duff pushes him away.
Duff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
A punch combination from Duff misses.
Spinks avoids the body shot from Duff.
Spinks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
Duff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duff misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Duff lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Duff tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks throws the kick towards the body but Duff avoids it.
Spinks misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Duff counters with a single leg into guard. Spinks didn't expect that.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spinks keeps trying to improve his position.
Spinks keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
Duff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spinks managing to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Spinks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Spinks misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Duff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spinks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson Spinks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinks is retaining full guard.
Spinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Spinks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Spinks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks working a defensive guard but Duff manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Spinks tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Duff tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duff counters with a left and a right that stings Spinks.
Spinks gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Duff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Duff stays in close to Spinks's body and controls the position.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spinks can do to turn this around?
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spinks is trying to control Duff's posture but Duff avoids it.
Spinks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Duff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spinks regains half guard.
Spinks controlling the position well.
Duff is looking to take a break and control but Spinks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tony Duff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Spinks is looking to improve his position.
Duff is trying to control. Spinks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duff content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duff throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Spinks fails to land the takedown.
Duff connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spinks swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
And Spinks tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Duff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spinks swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Duff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spinks manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duff 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lansky is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lansky has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Duff breaks the clinch.
Lansky lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Duff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lansky.
Lansky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lansky tries to clinch up but Duff circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lansky tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lansky fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Lansky rushes Duff and presses him up against the cage.
Lansky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lansky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky stops a takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansky gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt.
Duff avoids a wild elbow strike from Lansky.
Duff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lansky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lansky with a nice cross.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lansky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lansky moves in looking to clinch but Duff pushes him off.
Duff stuns Lansky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Duff misses.
George Lansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duff sets himself, and Lansky steps forward looking for the clinch! Duff avoids it this time.#CL2#
Lansky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lansky throws an elbow but misses.
Lansky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lansky to keep the fight standing.
Duff tries to score a body lock takedown but Lansky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lansky lands an elbow inside that Duff shrugs off. #T2#
Lansky misses with an elbow over the top.
Lansky misses with an elbow over the top.
Duff is trying to maintain a safe position but Lansky gets an underhook and turns Duff into the cage.
Lansky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lansky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Duff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lansky lands an elbow just above Duff 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lansky.
Duff can't break the clinch.
Duff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duff avoiding damage as Lansky throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Lansky.
Duff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Duff successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Duff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lansky doesn't defend quickly enough and Duff has managed to lock this one up! Can Lansky escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Duff on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Duff!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Duff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FFA 24: Jordan vs Jackson II
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duff jabs Song to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff throws a leg kick
and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Duff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duff throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Song throws a jab when Duff was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Duff 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.
Song works Duff's body with a nice hook.
Song takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff with the counter takedown but Song avoids it easily.
Duff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song looks to throw the jab but Duff is out of range.
Duff misses with an uppercut
and Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song throws a hook but Duff blocks it.#T1#
Song goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duff somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song misses with a looping left.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duff at a distance.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Song misses with a shot to the body
and Duff counters with a body kick that stops Song in his tracks momentarily.
Song cracks Duff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Song seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff has his takedown stuffed
and Song counters with a nice body shot.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Duff seems unphased.
Duff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duff swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song cracks Duff with an open hand slap.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Song throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range. #T3#
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Song is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Song closes the distance and clinches.
Song is trying to push Duff away but Duff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Song lands with a right to the head.
Song controlling the action here for a moment.
Duff takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song. #T4#
Song throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Song slows down the pace here.
Song gets through Duff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Song blocks an elbow strike from Duff.
Duff avoiding damage.
Song tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duff's elbow.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Song misses with the head strike.
A short right from Song.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Song misses.
Duff throws a combination that misses
and Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duff on the side of the head.
Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duff defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song throws a series of punches but Duff avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Song swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Song checks a leg kick nicely.
Song lands with a good body shot.
Duff avoids the body shot from Song.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Song lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song throws a shot to the body.
Duff walks into a left hand.
Song misses with a shot to the body
and Duff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Duff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Duff tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Song misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duff counters with a low kick, right behind Song 's knee.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Duff misses with a straight right.
Duff throws a poor cross that misses
and Song counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Song looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song misses with a hook. Duff ducked under it nicely.
Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Song looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Song lands the left hand.
Song swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Song throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Song misses with an uppercut
and Duff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
The crowd cheers as Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duff doesn't seem phased though.
Song lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Song tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duff slips under a jab.
Duff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Song throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song walks into a stiff left hand from Duff.#T4#
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Duff thuds his right hand into Song's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Song lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Duff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Duff with the counter takedown but Song avoids it easily.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Duff throws a head kick that misses
and Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song works Duff's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Song lands a head shot.
Duff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
An attempted straight right counter from Song misses the target.
Song misses the jab.
Duff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Song throws a big counter combination but Duff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Song throws out a powerful jab.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song misses with a left hand
and Duff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Song cracks Duff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duff moves away from the strike by Song.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Song looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duff scoring well with a low kick there.
Song moves away from the strike by Duff.
Duff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.#CL#
Song moves into the clinch.
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duff slowing the pace effectively.
Song tries to work over Duff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Song has a couple of punches blocked by Duff.
Song displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duff up against the cage.
Song lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Song pushes Duff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duff throws an elbow that misses.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song lands a shoulder strike.
Duff prevents a body shot from Song.
Song working aggressively here.
A short right from Song.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Duff takes a shot to the head.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song working aggressively here.
Song wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Duff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Song lands a nice uppercut.
Min-Sik Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duff pushes off an throws an elbow but Song leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duff looking for a takedown.
Duff lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Duff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Song throws a sloppy body shot
and Duff counters with a two punch combo.
Duff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff feints the counter takedown.
Duff moves away from the strike by Song.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff misses with a body kick.
Duff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song avoids the body shot from Duff.
Song takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duff's head backwards.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Duff.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song lands with a hook. Duff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Song 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Post fight, Min-Sik Song took to the microphone: 'I will be the best. Gamsahamnida
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Event:
FFA 18: Jackson vs Bagov
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Duff counters with a series of strikes. Dennis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duff is looking for a counter combo.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Dennis .
Duff is looking to slow Dennis down with leg kicks.
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Duff counters with a good low kick that Dennis was not able to check.
Duff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dennis eats them both and turns towards Duff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dennis dives in and grabs Duff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duff pushes down on Dennis 's head and hops out.
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Dennis is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Duff.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
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!
Dennis shoots and misses
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dennis looks winded!
Duff lands with a good body shot.
Duff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Dennis looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
Duff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dennis misses with a takedown
and Duff counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dennis is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 14: Ekaku vs Soze
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
Duff slips under a jab.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Young Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff lands a leg kick that knocks Gunner off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Duff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunner.
Gunner throws a poor cross that misses
and Duff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunner misses the body punch
and Duff counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gunner connects with a jab.
Gunner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duff's head.
Duff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Duff slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.
Duff tests Gunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff tries to counter with a takedown but Gunner is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Duff gets a takedown into half guard.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Gunner is defending the position. #T2#
Duff is thwarting Gunner's attempts to control the position.
Gunner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duff trying to control the action but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Gunner wants to control but Duff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Duff passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3##SUB#
Duff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gunner turns into him and now he's in Duff's guard.
Gunner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duff is tightening it up a little... Gunner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gunner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gunner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Duff!
An out of breath Tony Duff 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:
FHMMA
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Fredriksen's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duff stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredriksen. Fredriksen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredriksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff takes a swing at Fredriksen's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksen shoots in and drives through. Duff sprawls well.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fredriksen.
Fredriksen slips a jab from Duff.
Fredriksen moves to clinch but Duff breaks away #TD#
and Duff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fredriksen's guard.
Duff stays in close to Fredriksen's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff wants to control from the top but Fredriksen keeps moving.
Fredriksen is trying to hold Duff in close to prevent damage but Duff has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Fredriksen is refusing to be controlled, as Duff sits in half guard. #SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Fredriksen is defending it quite comfortably.
Fredriksen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Fredriksen is defending it quite comfortably.
Fredriksen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fredriksen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fredriksen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duff.
Duff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff is looking to take a break and control but Fredriksen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fredriksen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fredriksen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duff trying to hold on to Fredriksen's head to control him but Fredriksen postures up.
Fredriksen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duff's head.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Duff trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredriksen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Duff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksen is one step ahead there.
Fredriksen looking to sit in guard and control but Duff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fredriksen keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredriksen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duff is controlling him.
Fredriksen is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fredriksen throws a body kick that misses.
Duff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fredriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredriksen tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Fredriksen misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Fredriksen darts in and clinches Duff up against the cage.
Fredriksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Duff controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Fredriksen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Duff is trying to keep an underhook but Fredriksen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
Duff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Duff is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fredriksen frees his head nicely. Oh but Duff has switched to an armbar! Fredriksen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FHMMA Annihilation
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Duff drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Edwards has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Duff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edwards can't fight it off and eventually Duff manages to take the fight to the floor. Edwards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duff passes Edwards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duff trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Duff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Edwards taking some punishment here, with Duff in his half guard. #SUB2#
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Edwards is not content to let Duff control the position.#SUB2#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Duff is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Duff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duff scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Duff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duff slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead.
Duff works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Duff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edwards.
Duff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duff wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Duff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff stands and throws Edwards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edwards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Duff has an Americana. Edwards didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Duff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Duff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Duff!
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