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Event:
RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Unsworth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Unsworth duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Unsworth tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waters thinks about countering with a head kick.
Unsworth is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
#KD#
Waters lands a big head kick that sends Unsworth tumbling to the mat! Waters takes a step backwards and waves Unsworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Unsworth is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Unsworth has been cut.
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!
Waters moves away from the strike by Unsworth.
Unsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Unsworth blocks a head kick by Waters.
Unsworth tries to counter with a clinch but Waters shakes him off and moves away.
Unsworth seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Unsworth has managed to clinch.
A short right from Unsworth on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unsworth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unsworth lands an uppercut.
Unsworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Waters gets an underhook and turns Unsworth into the cage.
Unsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land. #T1#
Unsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unsworth blocking some punches.
Unsworth lands a right hand.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unsworth.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
Waters misses with some punches.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Waters pushes Unsworth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Waters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unsworth.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Waters jumps guard.
Waters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Unsworth controls the pace.
Unsworth trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Unsworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unsworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Unsworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Unsworth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Unsworth from controlling successfully.
Waters is trying to control the position but Unsworth postures up. #SUB#
Unsworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
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.
Unsworth wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Unsworth from controlling successfully.
Unsworth looking to pass the guard.
Unsworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Unsworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Unsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waters counters with a big head kick but Unsworth shrugs it off.
Waters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unsworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waters.
Unsworth scores with a jab. Waters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Unsworth cracks Waters with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Unsworth will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Unsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Unsworth moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrone Waters is winning the standup battle so far.
Unsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Waters counter with a right hand.
Waters misses with a wild combination.
Waters has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Waters throws a lazy head kick
and Unsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waters tries to bum rush Unsworth with a series of wild strikes but Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up David Unsworth's cut even more.
Unsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters throws a head kick but Unsworth moves out of range.
#T1#
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unsworth lands a head shot.#KD2#
Unsworth drops Waters with a beautiful combination! Waters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Unsworth is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
Waters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unsworth counters with a crisp right that sends Waters to the canvas! Unsworth follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Unsworth!
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Event:
RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kotkaniemi tries to counter with a takedown but Waters is quick to defend against it.
Waters throws a head kick that misses.
Kotkaniemi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters looks to throw the jab but Kotkaniemi is out of range.
Kotkaniemi misses with a hook to the body
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Kotkaniemi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Waters sprawls well initially but Kotkaniemi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Waters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kotkaniemi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Kotkaniemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
Waters is pressing down on Kotkaniemi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waters seems to have recovered his senses.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow.
Kotkaniemi works over Waters with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Kotkaniemi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Waters's head off the mat! Waters is out! He's out! Kotkaniemi jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 21
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Waters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Waters sprawls and moves away.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waters momentarily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Waters saw that one coming.
James Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waters misses with a hook.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Waters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.#CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Waters dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Waters misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Waters throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.
Waters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waters counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Waters moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Waters missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Waters manages to avoid it.
Waters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Waters takes one to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a combination
and Waters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#T3#
Waters lands a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Waters dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Waters! Jones is out on his feet! Waters rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Waters!
Tyrone Waters decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Waters throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
A big left from Waters misses.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.#CL#
Waters forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Waters on the inside.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Waters lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Waters.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes cracks Waters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Waters lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Atunes staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
Waters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atunes moves out of range as Waters strikes.
Waters stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Waters if he has to take too many more of those.
Waters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Waters lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Atunes cracks Waters with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Waters looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Atunes finish him?
#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
Waters throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waters glances at the clock... BAM! Atunes nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Waters crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Waters is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 11
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Radzinski rushes Waters and presses him up against the cage.
Waters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Radzinski or not.
Waters lands with a short shot to the head.
Waters lands an uppercut.
Waters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Radzinski working aggressively here.
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Waters.
Waters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radzinski looking to stall.
#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Radzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Radzinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters scores with a jab. Radzinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waters with a hook.
Waters throws a hook to the side of Radzinski's head but Radzinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radzinski counters with a body kick.#T1#
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radzinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Radzinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radzinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Waters misses the jab.
Radzinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Waters rushes Radzinski and presses him up against the cage.
Waters cracks Radzinski with a nice body shot.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Waters scores with a punch to the head.
Waters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radzinski. That did some damage!
Radzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Radzinski.#T2#
Radzinski misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radzinski. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters cracks Radzinski with an open hand slap.
Radzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Waters.
Radzinski drops his hands momentarily and Waters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Radzinski misses with a head kick.
Waters lands a leg kick that knocks Radzinski off balance momentarily.
Radzinski misses with a body kick.
Waters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Radzinski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Waters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Waters connects with a leg kick. Radzinski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Waters tenderised Radzinski's leg. Radzinski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Radzinski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Radzinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waters lands a front kick.
Waters is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radzinski.
Waters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radzinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radzinski misses with a head kick.
Radzinski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waters connects with a single shot there.
Radzinski throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Waters has closed the distance and engaged Radzinski in a clinch.
Radzinski trying to stall but Waters improves his position.
Waters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Waters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radzinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Radzinski wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Waters clinches. #BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Radzinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Radzinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waters. That's going to slow Radzinski down. #CL#
Waters clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Waters.
Radzinski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Radzinski manages to break the clinch.
Waters cracks Radzinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radzinski slips under a jab from Waters.
Radzinski throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Waters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radzinski throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
Radzinski misses with a hook
and Radzinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Waters rushes Radzinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters gets through Radzinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waters.
Waters lands a nice uppercut.
Waters gets through Radzinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Radzinski.
Waters pushes Radzinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waters is stalling here.
Radzinski is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Waters.
Radzinski stalling in the clinch but Waters improves position.
Radzinski tries to stall but Waters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Radzinski is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Waters has denied him.
Radzinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Waters lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Waters has closed the distance and engaged Radzinski in a clinch.
Radzinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radzinski backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Kristoff Radzinski has been cut.#BC2#
Radzinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radzinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Waters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Radzinski just manages to avoid it.
Waters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radzinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters throwing a counter right hand but Radzinski manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Waters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radzinski circles away.
Radzinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Radzinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waters lands with a right hand. #T2#
Waters lands a jab to the head.
Kristoff Radzinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radzinski throws a head kick that misses.
Radzinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radzinski scrambles back to his feet.
Radzinski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tyrone Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waters.#CL2#
Radzinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radzinskis head.
Waters lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Radzinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waters cracks the inside of Radzinski's front leg.
Radzinski takes one to the chin there.
Radzinski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waters connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Waters is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Waters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Waters throws a jab when Radzinski was well out of range.
Waters moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRadzinski.
Waters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Waters lets loose with a powerful body kick. Radzinski will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Radzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
Radzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Waters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radzinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Waters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Waters lands a jab.
Kristoff Radzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Waters rushes Radzinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters digs a right hand into Radzinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radzinski's gas tank.
Waters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Radzinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radzinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Waters connects with a body shot.
Waters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Waters dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Waters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radzinski can do to turn this around?
That kick from Waters tenderised Radzinski's leg. Radzinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radzinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radzinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Radzinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Waters finds it's way through Radzinski's defenses.
Radzinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Radzinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Radzinski.
Radzinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radzinski looks to throw a body kick
and Waters counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radzinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Radzinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Waters. That did some damage!
Radzinski misses with a combination
and Waters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Radzinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Waters.
Waters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Waters lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Waters.
Radzinski tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radzinski.
Radzinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
Waters lands a jab.#CL2#
Radzinski instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Waters.
A frustrated look appears on Radzinski's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radzinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Waters has double underhooks.
Waters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waters. #ROC#
Radzinski is rocked!
Waters lands with a light punch inside.
Radzinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Waters cracks Radzinski with a nice body shot.
Radzinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radzinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Radzinski misses with a combination
and Waters makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Radzinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waters lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Radzinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Waters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waters lands a left hand.
#BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters connects with a crisp jab.
Waters lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Radzinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waters. Waters obviously looking to wear him down.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radzinski.
Waters lands with a straight right. Radzinski didn't see that one coming.
Waters connects with a right hand. Radzinski shakes it off.
Waters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Radzinski just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Waters.
Radzinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Waters.
Radzinski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Waters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Waters checks a leg kick.
Waters connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Waters.
Radzinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radzinski misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Waters.
Waters lands a body shot.
#CL#
Waters closes the distance and clinches.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radzinski backwards.
Waters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radzinskis head.
A nice left hand lands by Waters.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radzinski backwards.
Waters pushes Radzinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radzinski trying to stall but Waters improves his position.
Radzinski is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Waters.
Waters cracks Radzinski with a nice body shot.
Kristoff Radzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters keeps control of Radzinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radzinski backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Waters 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Waters!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Waters started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Swango slips a jab from Waters.
A big right from Swango misses.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Waters misses.
Swango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swango duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waters staying out of range there.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
Swango throws an off balance right hand
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Swango swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Swango drops his hands momentarily and Waters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swango cracks Waters with an open hand slap.
Waters misses the body punch
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swango works Waters's body with a nice hook.
Swango throws a lazy uppercut
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.
Swango misses with a shot to the body
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.
Swango missing with a left hand there. Waters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Waters throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Swango counters with a crisp one two that drops Waters! Swango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Waters to his feet! Waters is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swango cracks Waters's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Waters slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Swango can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Swango!
Our winner, Michael Swango, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Stensson tries for a takedown but Waters circles away easily
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stensson misses with a takedown
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Stensson has been cut.
Stensson misses with a takedown
and Waters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyrone Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stensson.#TD2#
Stensson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Waters scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stensson manages to mount him!
Stensson controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Stensson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Waters wants to control but Stensson is having none of it.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Stensson's attempts to control the action.
Waters is controlling an arm, preventing Stensson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Waters is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waters tries to hold on but Stensson postures up.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
Waters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stensson.
Stensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Waters tries to hold on but Stensson postures up.#T3#
Waters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stensson.
We've been informed that Stensson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stensson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Stensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stensson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Waters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Waters!
Stensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stensson is pulling down on Waters's head to control his posture.
Waters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Stensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Stensson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stensson fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stensson thinking.
Waters lands a jab to the nose.
Stensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Waters counters with a big right hand! Oh Stensson is in trouble here! Waters follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Waters!
Tyrone Waters bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Mon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Waters checks a low kick from Mon.
Mon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mon scores with a head kick. Waters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Mon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Waters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Waters is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mon.
Mon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mon throws a lazy uppercut
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Mon has been cut.
Waters takes a kick to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Waters.
Mon throws a leg kick
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waters's sensitive parts.
Mon throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Waters counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mon! Waters lets Mon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Mon is rocked!
Mon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Waters's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Waters misses the target.
Mon throws a jab but it's blocked by Waters.
A little feinted left hand from Waters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mon throws a lazy uppercut
and Waters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mon looks winded!
Waters's corner calls for a 1-2. Waters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mon is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Mon takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mon seems to have recovered his senses.
Mon throws a sloppy head kick
and Waters counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Waters!
Tyrone Waters was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Stensson moves out of range of the strikes.
And Stensson tries to counter it with a takedown but Waters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stensson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Stensson has been cut.
Stensson tries for a takedown but Waters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Waters throws a jab when Stensson was well out of range.
Waters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Stensson looking to score a takedown here. Waters is defending well but Stensson drives through and ends up in Waters's guard.
Stensson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stensson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Stensson stands and steps away. Waters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Waters lands with a kick to the ribs.
Waters scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Waters.#TD2#
Stensson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Waters to the mat! Waters manages to get full guard.
Waters managing to control the position.
Stensson trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters is controlling Stensson's posture.#T2#
Stensson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Waters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Waters is working an open guard so Stensson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Waters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stensson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Stensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stensson on the ground.
Stensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stensson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters is trying to work for a sweep but Stensson has mounted him!#SUB2#
Waters has left one of his arms exposed and Stensson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Waters screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Stensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Rusu tries to clinch there but Waters circles away.
#CL2#
Rusu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Rusu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Waters avoids it really well and circles away.
Waters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rusu manages to circle out of the way.
Rusu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Waters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Rusu and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyrone Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.
Rusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Rusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrone Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters misses with a head kick.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rusu.
Waters scores with a decent looking hook.
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Waters.
Rusu is looking for the big counter here.
Waters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waters misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Rusu clinches.
Waters digs a right hand underneath Rusu's ribcage. Rusu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rusu looks winded!
Rusu missing with knees to the body.
Rusu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waters just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rusu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusu blocks a body shot from Waters.
Waters lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusu is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Waters as the two fighters clinch.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Waters.
Waters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusu or not.
Waters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waters pushes Rusu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Waters lands a shot to the body.
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waters scores with a jab. Rusu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Rusu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
Rusu is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Waters darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rusu's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Waters before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Waters!
Tyrone Waters thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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