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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Cromwell lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
#TD#
Arcane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cromwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arcane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cromwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arcane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Arcane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcane misses with the ground and pound.
Arcane in side control, throwing shots but Cromwell defends.
Arcane working the ground and pound.
Cromwell is not content to let Arcane control the position.
Cromwell regains half guard.
Arcane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cromwell taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Arcane.
Cromwell is trying to escape the mount.
Arcane looking to finish Cromwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cromwell!
Cromwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cromwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcane looking to finish with strikes here!
Arcane misses with a head shot.
Arcane landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Cromwell is rocked!
Arcane looking to ground and pound but Cromwell is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cromwell is bucking up trying to escape but Arcane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cromwell is still in real trouble! Can Arcane finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cromwell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Arcane's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
A very excited looking Johnny Arcane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Arcane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henry is trying to defend but Arcane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arcane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arcane drops an elbow to the side of Henry's head.
Arcane working the head and body with strikes.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcane on the ground.
Arcane is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcane works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arcane lands a big shot to the head and Henry winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
Johnny Arcane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UFC 4-Creepshow
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Loureiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arcane looks to throw the jab but Loureiro is out of range.
Arcane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loureiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arcane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcane is defended easily by Loureiro.
Johnny Arcane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro checks a low kick from Arcane.
Loureiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arcane.
Arcane is looking to counter punch.
Loureiro lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loureiro! But no joy.
A jab from Arcane misses. #T1##TD#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loureiro is trying to stand.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Arcane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loureiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Arcane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arcane looking to sit in guard and control but Loureiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arcane being controlled here, momentarily.
Loureiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loureiro trying to mount his opponent but Arcane defends it. #T2#
Loureiro is keen to just control but Arcane is a slippery customer.
Arcane tries to roll over but Loureiro keeps him under control.
Arcane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loureiro is working away from the top position though.
Arcane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loureiro pushing down on Arcane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loureiro trying to control the pace.
Arcane is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount!
Arcane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loureiro on the ground.#T3#
Loureiro looking to control but Arcane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Loureiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arcane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Loureiro is looking to work his way around to Arcane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arcane is looking to get to half guard.
Arcane is squirming around, avoiding Loureiro's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Loureiro wants to control the action but instead Arcane gets a body lock and reverses into Loureiro's guard! Nice work!
Arcane advances position into side control!
Loureiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcane defends it well.
Loureiro prevents Arcane from improving his position.
Arcane is working hard here to advance position.
Arcane trying to get back to full guard but Loureiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro 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#
Arcane misses with a takedown attempt
and Loureiro counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Arcane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcane swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcane's head. #TD#
Arcane gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Loureiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Loureiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Loureiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arcane on the side of the head.
Loureiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcane manages to avoid it.
Loureiro lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Arcane misses with a body punch
and Loureiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loureiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loureiro misses with a low kick.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Arcane should have avoided that one.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loureiro misses the shot to the body.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Arcane misses the body punch
and Loureiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loureiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arcane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loureiro pinned against the cage. Loureiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Arcane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loureiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcane's head.
Sloppy strikes from Loureiro. Those never looked like landing.
Arcane misses with a hook
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Arcane throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Loureiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arcane misses with a left hand
and Loureiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loureiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loureiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loureiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcane missing with a left hand there. Loureiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcane tries to move into range but Loureiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loureiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Arcane backs off Loureiro throws a huge counter combo but Arcane manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Loureiro misses. #T4#
Arcane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Loureiro counters with a series of strikes. Arcane will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro throws a leg kick but Arcane moved away.
Nice defenses there by Loureiro.
Arcane misses with a left hand
and Loureiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcane or perhaps it was just good defense by Loureiro, which made it look bad.
Loureiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loureiro, as that shot connected.
Arcane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loureiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arcane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcane throws a right hand that misses
and Loureiro counters with a nice body shot.
Arcane closes the distance and clinches up with Loureiro, looking for a takedown. Arcane pushes Loureiro against the cage but Loureiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loureiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arcane shoots and misses
and Loureiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Loureiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcane.
Loureiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loureiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcane thinking.
Loureiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loureiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Loureiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arcane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arcane shoots in for a double leg but Loureiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
Arcane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loureiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcane misses with a looping right.
Loureiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arcane rather than just go for the knockout.
Arcane walks into a straight right hand from Loureiro.
Loureiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnny Arcane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Arcane misses with a takedown
and Loureiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loureiro lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
Loureiro jabs at Arcane's body.
Loureiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
Loureiro throws a right and a left that Arcane avoids nicely.
Arcane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Loureiro coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Arcane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Arcane swings widly with a right hand
and Loureiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loureiro connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Arcane gets a double leg takedown into Loureiro's guard.#ES2#
Loureiro has his feet on Arcane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Loureiro swings for the body but Arcane moves out of range.
Loureiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Loureiro throws a body punch but Arcane moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loureiro jabs Arcane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arcane misses with a hook
and Loureiro counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Arcane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loureiro.
Loureiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcane in his tracks.
Arcane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
Loureiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arcane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Loureiro. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loureiro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rafael Loureiro!
Rafael Loureiro wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Arcane fails with the takedown.
Babbitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arcane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babbitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Babbitt forces Arcane back against the cage and clinches.
Babbitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arcane stalling in the clinch but Babbitt improves position.
Babbitt lands an elbow inside that Arcane shrugs off.
Babbitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babbitt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Babbitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Babbitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arcane's efforts to push away.
Babbitt pushes Arcane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babbitt blocks an uppercut.
Babbitt lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Babbitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arcane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babbitt is defending well for now.
Babbitt lands an elbow inside that Arcane shrugs off.
Arcane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babbitt scores with a shot to the side of Arcane's head.
Babbitt lands an elbow inside that Arcane shrugs off.
Babbitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babbitt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arcane avoids it.
Arcane trying to control the position but instead, Babbitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arcane into the cage.
Babbitt lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Arcane fails to land.
Arcane tries to break free but Babbitt pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Babbitt .
Babbitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Babbitt - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babbitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Babbitt lands an elbow that stopped Arcane in his tracks for a moment.
Babbitt lands a damaging elbow.
Babbitt lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Arcane is rocked!
Arcane is pressed against the cage. Babbitt pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Arcane! Two more big strikes from Babbitt and Arcane crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kim Babbitt !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Arcane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dan!
Arcane cracks Dan with a big right hand but Dan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#
It looks like Dangerous Dan has been cut.
Arcane wants to control but Dan is keeping him busy.
Arcane lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Dangerous Dan's cut even more.
Arcane advances to mount.
Arcane working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Dan is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Dangerous Dan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dangerous Dan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Arcane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 4
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Buck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcane feinted with a counter takedown.
Buck tries to land a leg kick but Arcane saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Arcane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buck is looking to slow Arcane down with leg kicks.
Buck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buck falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Arcane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buck wants to sweep here but Arcane controlling him for the moment.
Arcane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buck keeping full guard, as Arcane tries to pass.
Arcane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arcane chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcane throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Arcane trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Arcane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcane landing some decent shots from guard.
Arcane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Buck is rocked!
Arcane gets to his feet and stands over Buck, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buck felt that one! Arcane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buck from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Zidane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arcane darts in looking for a takedown but Zidane gets double underhooks and turns Arcane into the cage.
A nice side step and Zidane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcane misses with a straight right.
Zidane tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arcane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcane doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Zidane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zidane.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zidane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zidane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Arcane keeping full guard, as Zidane tries to pass.
Zidane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zidane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcane is keeping the position for now.
Arcane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zidane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcane wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
Arcane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zidane is looking to stand back up but Arcane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zidane.
Arcane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Arcane prevents Zidane from standing back up.
Arcane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arcane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zidane tries to get to full guard but Arcane has control of the leg.
Arcane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arcane tries to pass to full mount but Zidane defends it.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcane. #T3#
Arcane uses his free foot to push down on Zidane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zidane.
Zidane taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Zidane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Arcane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arcane landing strikes from the mount.
Arcane throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zidane because Arcane loaded up on that one.
Arcane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Zidane blocking the ground and pound.
Arcane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zidane tries to lock up and control but Arcane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zidane can't escape the position.
Zidane wants to try and get back to his feet.
Arcane lands a heavy elbow.
Zidane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Arcane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zidane looks a forlorn figure.
Arcane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Arcane 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#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zidane sprawls well. Zidane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arcane gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zarko Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Arcane shoots in and bounces Zidane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Arcane from controlling successfully. #T1#
Arcane won't allow Zidane to get back to his feet.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Arcane from controlling successfully.
Zidane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arcane is controlling him.
Zidane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcane trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zidane can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zidane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcane. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arcane shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zidane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zidane flicks out a counter leg kick but Arcane steps away.
Zidane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcane throws a hook but Zidane blocks it.
Zidane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arcane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zidane defends it nicely.
Zidane unleashes a big counter combination but Arcane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Arcane has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zidane! But no joy.
Arcane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcane somewhat.#TD#
Arcane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zidane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zidane is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Zidane is trying to buck Arcane off.
The strikes coming from Arcane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arcane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arcane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zidane is looking to reverse the position.
Arcane 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.
Arcane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arcane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Arcane dominated that second round.
That's time! Arcane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcane throws a combination. Zidane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnny Arcane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcane circles away quickly and effectively.
Arcane shoots in for a takedown but Zidane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcane misses with a takedown attempt - Zidane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zidane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arcane misses the shot to the body.
And Zidane responds with a good body kick, but Arcane manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Arcane misses.
Zidane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcane or perhaps it was just good defense by Zidane, which made it look bad.
Zidane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcane with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Arcane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zidane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Arcane.
Arcane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcane works the jab nicely.
Arcane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zidane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Arcane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zidane counters with a body kick.
Zidane slips a jab from Arcane.
Arcane takes a swing at Zidane's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Arcane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zidane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arcane shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arcane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zidane is looking for the big counter here.
Zidane defending well as Arcane loads up on a big left hand.
Zidane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zidane tried to score with a low kick but Arcane checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Arcane as Zidane shoots in.
Arcane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.
Zidane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arcane darts in looking for a takedown but Zidane gets double underhooks and turns Arcane into the cage. #T3#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Arcane avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane wants to clinch up but Arcane keeps it at a distance.
Zidane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcane.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Arcane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcane.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but Arcane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcane throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zidane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcane attempts a counter takedown but Zidane avoids it well and moves away.#T4##TD#
Arcane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zidane is trying to defend but Arcane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arcane prevents Zidane from standing back up.
Arcane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zidane defending well though.
Arcane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arcane working over Zidane with some ground and pound. Zidane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zidane is trying to escape back to his feet but Arcane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zarko Zidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zidane strikes from the bottom but Arcane takes advantage and advances to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Arcane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arcane 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!
Johnny Arcane wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 2
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Arcane has been cut.#TD2#
Arcane shoots in and bounces Brawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arcane tries to free his leg and advance position but Brawler is retaining full guard.
Arcane 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.
Arcane wants to control from the top but Brawler keeps moving.
Arcane passes Brawler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane wants to free his trapped foot but Brawler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Arcane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arcane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brawler is trying to control but can't.
Arcane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arcane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arcane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arcane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arcane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arcane is taking a breather. Brawler 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcane passes to full mount!
Brawler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arcane working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Arcane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arcane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Brawler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arcane dominating with strikes here.
Arcane looking to finish Brawler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brawler!#ROC2#
Brawler is rocked!
Arcane unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brawler wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Arcane celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 778 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Arcane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcane throws a hook to the side of Dogg's head but Dogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Dogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Arcane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arcane tries a low kick but Dogg avoids it.
Arcane misses with a looping left.
Dogg staying out of range there.
And Dogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Arcane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arcane misses with a straight right. #TD#
Arcane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dogg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arcane is in Dogg's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcane wants to pass the guard but Dogg is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dogg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arcane 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 Dogg.#T1#
Arcane advances to full mount.
Arcane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arcane working the ground and pound effectively.
Arcane breaks from Dogg's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Dogg is rocked!
Arcane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dogg looks a forlorn figure.
Dogg is still in real trouble! Can Arcane finish him?
Arcane drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dogg! More shots from Arcane and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
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