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Event:
IFC Mid Week 19
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall throws a head kick but Fortytwo moves out of range.
#CL#
Hall clinches up with Fortytwo and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Fortytwo has him pressed against the cage.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortytwo has him pressed against the cage.
Fortytwo scores with a hook to the body.
Fortytwo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Fortytwo keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortytwo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Fortytwo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fortytwo landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Fortytwo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hall - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Fortytwo, and another! Hall is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). One Fortytwo!
One Fortytwo 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:
UVC 14 Darrow VS Ethan
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ejayi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James Ejayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ejayi punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Ejayi.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Ejayi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Hall drives through and clinches with Ejayi against the cage.
#BC#
Ejayi breaks the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ejayi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries for a takedown but Ejayi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Ejayi - just one landing.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ejayi to counter with a crisp jab.
James Ejayi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Ejayi scores with a hook.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!#T1#
Hall is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ejayi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hall crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hall's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Ejayi!
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Event:
UVC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall is looking to clinch but Koryagin is avoiding it.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koryagin defends it nicely.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Koryagin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Koryagin pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koryagin leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolay Koryagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koryagin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.#T1#
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Koryagin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Koryagin manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Koryagin clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koryagin.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Koryagin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koryagin.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Koryagin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koryagin loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.#T2#
Koryagin throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Koryagin. Those never looked like landing.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall tries to clinch but Koryagin moves out of range.
Koryagin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Koryagin tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Koryagin gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage. #CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Koryagin. Koryagin maintains the clinch. #T3#
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koryagin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Koryagin misses.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koryagin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koryagin tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koryagin as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Koryagin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koryagin pinned against the cage. Koryagin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koryagin.
Koryagin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koryagin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall looks winded!
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall tries to clinch but Koryagin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koryagin looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well. #CL#
Koryagin has managed to clinch.
Koryagin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Koryagin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koryagin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.#CL#
Koryagin rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Koryagin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Koryagin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koryagin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Koryagin closes the distance and clinches.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koryagin walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolay Koryagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Koryagin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Nikolay Koryagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Koryagin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Koryagin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall tries to clinch but Koryagin moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but Koryagin moves out of range.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Koryagin.
Koryagin keeps the fight on the outside.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Koryagin pushes him off.#T2#
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Koryagin.
Nikolay Koryagin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Koryagin sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koryagin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Koryagin has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Koryagin keeps him there for the moment.
Hall tries to pull guard but Koryagin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koryagin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##BC#
Koryagin manages to break the clinch.
Koryagin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koryagin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koryagin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Koryagin keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Koryagin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Koryagin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koryagin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koryagin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Koryagin moves into range and clinches up with Hall.#T4#
Koryagin just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koryagin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Koryagin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koryagin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koryagin just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall jumps guard but Koryagin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Koryagin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hall goes for a double leg but Koryagin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koryagin continues to drive forward.
Koryagin feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Koryagin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koryagin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hall looks for a takedown but Koryagin sprawls well.
Koryagin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Koryagin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koryagin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolay Koryagin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Koryagin. #ROC#
Hall is rocked!#BC#
Koryagin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Koryagin finish him?
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikolay Koryagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koryagin.
Hall tries to clinch up but Koryagin circles away and keeps his distance.
Koryagin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Koryagin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koryagin circles away.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Koryagin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Koryagin.
Koryagin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hall flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hall is out cold! Koryagin 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 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Koryagin!
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Event:
UVC 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Foster shoots in.
Foster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Foster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Hall ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Foster rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Foster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall jumps guard but Foster stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is still trying to improve position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Foster decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hall to his feet.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
Hall leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Hall looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster checks a low kick from Hall.
Foster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hall looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily
and Foster counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off. #T4#
Foster is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Foster blocks the leg kick.
Foster blocks a head kick by Hall.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Hall looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall misses with a hook.
Foster misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Foster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Hall looks to move away, Foster throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Hall shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brad Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Foster lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.#TD#
Foster pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Foster's guard.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foster's guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foster trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster, which made it look bad.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Hall tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Foster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Hall tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Foster lands a few punches from side control.
Hall is pushing Foster's head away, looking to escape. Foster manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
Foster working away.
Hall is not content to let Foster control the position.
Foster is really struggling to control Hall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.
Foster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Foster trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Foster.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hall.
Hall leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Foster throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Hall.
I think Hall 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brad Foster!
In his post fight interview, Brad Foster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UVC 3
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekanga's half guard.#SUB#
Ekanga looking for submissions off his back.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ekanga!
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ekanga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Ekanga is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but Ekanga frees his head quite easily.
Ekanga is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekanga is working hard here to advance position.
Ekanga gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Ekanga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall thows a huge punch but Ekanga dodges it nicely.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Ekanga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Hall wants to take a breather but Ekanga is having none of it. #T3#
Hall is looking to advance position but Ekanga won't allow it.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hall throws a strike but Ekanga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekanga keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ekanga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ekanga 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 Hall. Oh but Ekanga has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hall goes limp - he's gone! Ekanga jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ekanga Ekanga!
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Event:
UVC1
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagent is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Reagent circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Reagent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reagent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reagent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reagent lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Reagent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head. #TD2#
Hall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reagent is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hall to the mat. Hall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reagent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Reagent from controlling successfully.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reagent connects with a couple of short punches.
Reagent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
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!
Reagent postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hall's head off the mat! Hall is out! He's out! Reagent jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marquis Reagent!
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