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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed scores with a one two! Bailey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Reed. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bailey up against the cage.#T1#
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reed lands a shot to the body.
Reed slows down the pace here.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howland Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Bailey.
Reed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bailey up against the cage.#T2#
Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reed seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bailey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Reed has Bailey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reed pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bailey tumbling to the mat - Reed dives into Bailey's guard.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving. #T3#
Bailey is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed 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.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bailey is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed is stalling here. Bailey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bailey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bailey with the ground and pound but Reed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed is doing well to control the position and prevent Bailey from advancing to side control.
Reed trying to hold on to Bailey's head to control him but Bailey postures up.
#T4#
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Reed lands a couple of elbows.
Reed cracks Bailey with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bailey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reed pushing down on Bailey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed feints a jab promting Bailey to slip. Reed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bailey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bailey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Bailey ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Reed lands.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Reed has closed the distance and engaged Bailey in a clinch.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Reed avoiding damage.
#T1#
A short left from Reed.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed has Bailey pushed against the cage.
Bailey tries to score a body lock takedown but Reed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bailey is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howland Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Bailey.
Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards. #T2#
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
Reed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bailey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bailey.
Reed scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head. #T3#
Bailey being controlled against the cage.
Reed has Bailey pressed against the cage.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Bailey's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Reed stalling in the clinch.
Reed slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howland Reed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
A short right from Reed.
Reed is stalling here.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.#ROC#
Bailey is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Luke Bailey's cut even more.
Reed connects with a superb combination that knocks Bailey out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Reed before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bailey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Howland Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Irhin digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Irhin - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Irhin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Irhin sprawls well.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irhin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Irhin lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Bailey moves forwards but Irhin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Irhin, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Irhin against the cage but Irhin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhin cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Irhin circles away easily
and Irhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#CUT2#
Luke Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily. Irhin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bailey staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bailey doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artem Irhin!
A less than humble Artem Irhin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bailey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samedov's guard.
Bailey stops Samedov from standing up.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Bailey won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samedov wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Samedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bailey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Samedov.
Samedov presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bailey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Bailey 's eye.
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bailey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Samedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
Samedov crunches a lovely knee into Bailey's ribcage.
Samedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samedov.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Samedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Luke Bailey's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Samedov trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Samedov.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Samedov is pressed up against the cage. Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samedov down to the mat. Samedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bailey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bailey looking to score a takedown here. Samedov is defending well but Bailey drives through and ends up in Samedov's guard.
Bailey prevents Samedov from getting back to his feet.
Bailey 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.
Bailey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet. #T4##ES2#
Samedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Samedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samedov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Samedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Samedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Samedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Bailey shoots in and bounces Samedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luke Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Samedov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Samedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabit Samedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Samedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Bailey won't want to take too many of those.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Luke Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bailey avoiding damage as Samedov throws knees to the body.
Samedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Samedov can turn it around.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Samedov.
#T2#
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samedov lands a knee 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!
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samedov lands a damaging elbow.
Samedov lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Luke Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Samedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samedov is defending well.
Samedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Torcida 35-Payne Vs Akhmedov 2
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Bailey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toa to the ground. Bailey is now in Toa's guard.
Toa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bailey is looking to work some ground and pound but Toa has wrist control.
Toa wants to stand but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey postures up in Toa's guard and throws a big left but Toa blocks it.
Bailey 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.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Toa is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bailey prevents Toa from getting back to his feet.
Bailey working some strikes from top position.
Bailey stops Toa from standing up.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toa is retaining full guard.
Bailey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toa wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey chips away with some ground and pound.
Toa wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bailey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toa! #REVB##T2##SU2#
Toa stands up.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Toa. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Toa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Toa punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Toa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Toa connects with the punch.#T3#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a two punch combo.
Luke Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Toa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toa but Toa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toa wants it to stay on the feet.
As Bailey backs off Toa throws a huge counter combo but Bailey manages to avoid it all.
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Toa lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Bailey backing up. Bailey nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Toa lands with a cross.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toa defends it nicely.
Toa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Toa as Bailey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey darts in looking for a takedown but Toa gets double underhooks and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Toa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bailey or perhaps it was just good defense by Toa, which made it look bad.
Toa throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt
letting Toa counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimi Toa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Toa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toa lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Toa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Toa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Toa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toa throws a series of punches but Bailey avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Toa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Toa.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Toa is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well.
Toa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Toa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bailey.
Bailey prevents Toa from standing back up.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bailey manages to move to mount!
Bailey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Toa hang on?#T4#
Bailey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Toa looks a forlorn figure.
Bailey scoring with strikes but Toa is staying in there.
Bailey lands a couple of good shots and Toa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Toa is trying to get back to his feet but Bailey has full control of the position and if anything, Toa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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!#SUB#
Bailey looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bailey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Luke Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bailey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Toa defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Toa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bailey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bailey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toa quickly recovers to half guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bailey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bailey connects with a nice short shot to Toa's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Toa dodges it nicely.
Bailey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Bailey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toa defends it well.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Toa makes his way to full guard, as Bailey worked for a kimura.
Toa wants to stand but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toa is retaining full guard.
Bailey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bailey stops Toa from standing up. #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.
Bailey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bailey prevents Toa from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Toa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toa is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Toa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toa sprawls well. Toa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Bailey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luke Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Toa taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ES2#
Toa throws Bailey to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Toa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimi Toa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailey goes for a double leg but Toa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toa continues to drive forward.
Toa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Toa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Toa!
An out of breath Jimi Toa 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:
Torcida 31 - Greene Vs Woodsen
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Visigoth tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Visigoth kicks Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
Visigoth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Visigoth defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Visigoth throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Bailey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Visigoth is trying to defend but Bailey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey thows a huge punch but Visigoth dodges it nicely.
Visigoth is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well. #ES2#
Visigoth pushes Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
Visigoth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Visigoth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Visigoth's corner calls for a 1-2. Visigoth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Visigoth and sends Bailey crashing to the mat! Visigoth follows him down to the mat - Bailey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#SUB2#
Visigoth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oh Bailey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Visigoth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Visigoth maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bailey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Visigoth has cracked it and Bailey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Visigoth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alaric Visigoth!
Post fight, Alaric Visigoth took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank both my sponsors Evil Empire Nutrition and Phantom Fight Wear who make my training possible and have faith in my skill. '.
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Event:
Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Honda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.#TD#
Bailey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bailey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bailey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Honda is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bailey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Honda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bailey but great work by Honda.
Bailey wants to control but Honda postures up.
Honda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Bailey wants to control but Honda postures up.
Bailey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honda trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Honda stands up.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Honda is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Honda circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honda.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda. Honda obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honda slaps away a takedown attempt from Bailey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey has his takedown stuffed
and Honda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Honda throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Honda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time.
Honda's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Honda is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Honda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Honda sprawls well.#T4#
Good leg kick by Honda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey tries for a takedown but Honda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Honda tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda.
Honda misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Honda.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Honda tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Honda throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Honda defends it nicely.
Bailey dives in for a single leg takedown but Honda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honda as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Honda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Honda lands a jab to the nose.
Honda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Honda.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honda's waist but Honda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side. #TD#
Bailey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Honda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bailey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Bailey swings around for an armbar but Honda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bailey's guard.#SUB#
Bailey has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVR#
Bailey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey pushes down on Honda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bailey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honda sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Honda is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey.
Honda wants to improve his position but Bailey is controlling well.
Bailey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honda is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Honda avoid being mounted?
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honda defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bailey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well.
Bailey throwing shots but Honda is blocking nicely.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Honda dodges it nicely.
Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honda defending well though. #SUB#
Bailey is working for a submission of some sort.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honda defending well though. #T4#
Bailey thows a huge punch but Honda dodges it nicely.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bailey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bailey is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bailey is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Luke Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Honda feints a counter leg kick.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Honda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piston Honda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt - Honda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Honda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Honda moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Honda lands a big head kick that sends Bailey tumbling to the mat! Honda takes a step backwards and waves Bailey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#CUT2#
Luke Bailey's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honda lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bailey tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda!
Piston Honda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Piston Honda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Torcida 17 - Akhmedov Vs Payne
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Irago throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bailey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irago's guard.
Irago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bailey distracts Irago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irago is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey works over Irago with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bailey postures up in Irago's guard and throws a big left but Irago blocks it.
Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bailey drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bailey as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Irago screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bailey! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luke Bailey!
Luke Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Luke Bailey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Dvan Irago was interviewed post fight and said 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 11 - Bailey Vs Toa
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Toa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toa as he avoids it easily.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toa on his heels. He'll look to pass Toa's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Toa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bailey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC2#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Bailey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toa sprawls well initially but Bailey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Toa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Toa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Toa.
Toa's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toa lands a jab.
Toa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Toa throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Bailey feinted with a counter takedown.
Toa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toa as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Toa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Toa scores with a nice strike.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a nice body shot.
Toa lands with a right hand. #TD#
Bailey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailey is in Toa's guard.#T4#
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey won't allow Toa to get back to his feet.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toa wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Toa kicks Bailey off and gets to his feet.
Bailey fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Toa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Toa lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Toa.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Toa throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toa tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toa defends it nicely.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toa lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Toa sprawls well.
Toa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Toa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toa, as that shot connected.
Bailey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toa checks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Bailey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SUB#
Bailey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bailey but great work by Toa.#SU2#
Toa decides to stand back up.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
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!
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Toa does no damage. #TD#
Bailey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bailey scoring with punches from side control. #ES2#
Toa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Toa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Bailey feints and as Toa raises his hands in defense, Bailey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Toa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toa lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Toa tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toa cracks Bailey with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Toa cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Toa.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Toa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Bailey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toa taking some punishment here, with Bailey in his half guard.
Toa is trying to stand.
Bailey throwing shots but Toa is blocking nicely.
Toa is looking to escape.
Bailey misses with a head shot. Toa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Toa wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it. #T3#
Bailey landing some decent shots from guard.
Toa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Toa pushes Bailey off and gets back to his feet.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Toa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Toa as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Bailey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toa on his heels. He'll look to pass Toa's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toa is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toa has momentary wrist control but Bailey slips an elbow through the middle.
Bailey pushes down on Toa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Toa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Toa wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Toa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toa is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Toa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Toa tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bailey is working for a submission of some sort.
Toa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa wants to get back to his feet.
Jimi Toa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bailey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toa is trying to stand back up but Bailey is controlling him
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Toa is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bailey is working for a kimura but Toa is defending it quite comfortably.
Bailey with the ground and pound but Toa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Bailey has gone for a leg lock! Toa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bailey's guard.#REVB#
Toa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Bailey looking for a triangle here. Toa is fighting it but it looks tight! Bailey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Toa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Bailey!
Luke Bailey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Luke Bailey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro, but I'm coming back for that belt! '.
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Event:
Torcida 5 - Breed Vs Bailey
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Breed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Breed.
Bailey moves forwards but Breed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Breed with a nice cross.
Breed dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Breed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Breed.
Breed lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Breed misses with the combination.
#T1#
Breed jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Breed connects with a jab.
Breed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Breed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Breed scores with a four punch combination!
Breed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Breed.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey slips a jab from Breed.#T2#
Breed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bailey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Breed throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Bailey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Breed both land. Nice combination.
Bailey misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Breed tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Breed is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bailey 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.
Breed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bailey on the ground.
Breed has hold of Bailey's hands but Bailey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bailey working Breed over with strikes.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Breed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey working Breed over with strikes.
Breed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breed tries to get out of the position.
Breed tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bailey winds up and cracks Breed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Bailey there.
Bailey working over Breed with some ground and pound. Breed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey stalling.
Breed trying to control but Bailey postures up.
#SUB2#
Bailey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Breed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB2#
Bailey is trying for a kimura here. Breed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bailey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Bailey!
After winning the bout, Luke Bailey 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Cringle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Cringle.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Cringle connects with a body shot.
Cringle throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Cringle.
Bailey feinted with a counter takedown.
Kris Cringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cringle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cringle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cringle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey shoots in but Cringle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cringle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cringle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
A combination from Cringle does no damage.
Cringle connects with a body shot.
Cringle lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Bailey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
What's Cringle going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Bailey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bailey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cringle tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bailey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey tries to advance to mount but Cringle denies him.
Bailey working the ground and pound.
Bailey wants to control but Cringle is keeping him busy.
Cringle is looking for a sweep.
Cringle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bailey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cringle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bailey is trying to get an arm triangle but Cringle is defending well. #T3#
Bailey working the head and body with strikes.
Cringle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bailey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bailey scores with punches from side control.
Bailey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bailey tries to score with some ground and pound. Cringle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is putting a hurting on Cringle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cringle struggling a bit here.
Bailey 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.
Bailey cracks Cringle with a big right hand but Cringle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bailey scoring with punches from side control.
Bailey lands an elbow.
Cringle looks winded!#T4#
Cringle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Bailey.
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!#SUB#
Bailey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cringle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bailey has control of Cringle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cringle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cringle has left one of his arms exposed and Bailey doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cringle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Bailey!
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