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Event:
KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.
A left lands for Frank.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Frank lands a nice hook to Valmarsson's body. Valmarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank clobbers Valmarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valmarsson backwards.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valmarsson has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valmarsson has been working on his balance at Team Elite ($50), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Frank.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Valmarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerfi Valmarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valmarsson or not.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Valmarsson's head. #T1#
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Valmarsson tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank is working Valmarsson over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank lands an uppercut.
A short right from Frank. #ROC2#
Valmarsson is rocked!
We've been informed that Frank 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.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Oh Valmarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Valmarsson.
Frank working aggressively here.
Valmarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valmarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Valmarsson's takedown attempt.
Valmarsson fails to pull guard.
Frank is working Valmarsson over against the cage.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valmarsson backwards.
Valmarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Valmarsson! Frank dives in looking to finish! Valmarsson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Frank!
A very excited looking Darian Frank 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:
KFC 6: Kennedy vs Woodley
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Dominguez clinches up against the cage.
Valmarsson tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valmarsson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dominguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Dominguez clinches up with Valmarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominguez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valmarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fabian Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joerfi Valmarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valmarsson wants a takedown.
#T1#
Valmarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
Fabian Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Valmarsson.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Dominguez leaning against his opponent.
Valmarsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dominguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dominguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez stalls.
Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
#T2#
A short right from Dominguez. #BC#
Dominguez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Valmarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dominguez'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.#BC#
Dominguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
A short right from Dominguez on the inside. #BC#
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Dominguez lands a big uppercut and Valmarsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Valmarsson looks OK. Dominguez waves Valmarsson back to his feet!#ROC#
Valmarsson is rocked!
Valmarsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Valmarsson fails with the takedown
and Dominguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valmarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominguez finish him?
Valmarsson looks winded!
Dominguez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Valmarsson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Valmarsson is out cold! Dominguez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabian Dominguez!
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