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Event:
RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Navajo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
Navajo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Navajo counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navajo won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navajo is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navajo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navajo's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Navajo has his foot on Baker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baker works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navajo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Navajo 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.#SUB#
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navajo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Navajo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Navajo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.#SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Navajo is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Navajo looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Baker with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Navajo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker trying to control but Navajo is working from the bottom.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Navajo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Navajo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navajo keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #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.
Baker wants to control from the top but Navajo keeps moving. #SUB#
Navajo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.#SUB#
Navajo working for submissions but it's allowed Baker to get to half guard.
Baker trying to control the pace.
Navajo taking some punishment here, with Baker in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Navajo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Navajo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Baker clinches.
Our sources have told us that Navajo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Navajo tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Navajo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Navajo blocks a body shot from Baker. #T1#
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Navajo avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Navajo tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Navajo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navajo's elbow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navajo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Navajo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navajo's elbow. #T3#
Navajo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker works on Navajo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker slows down the pace here.
Navajo prevents a body shot from Baker.
Navajo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Navajo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Navajo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Navajo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jonny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Navajo pushes him off.
Navajo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baker sprawls and moves away.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navajo. #T1#
Baker wants to clinch up but Navajo keeps it at a distance.
Navajo goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navajo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navajo attempts a counter takedown but Baker avoids it well and moves away.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Navajo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navajo avoids the body shot from Baker.
Navajo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Baker misses with the combination.
Navajo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Navajo feinted with a counter takedown.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Baker lands a left and a right that send Navajo crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Navajo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navajo loses concentration momentarily and Baker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Navajo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Baker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Baker!
Jonny Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Jasper catches Navajo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navajo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Navajo moved out of range.
Navajo tries to counter with a takedown but Jasper is quick to defend against it.
Jasper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jasper.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Navajo moves out of range.
Jasper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Navajo moves out of range.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navajo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navajo dodges the punch combination from Jasper.
Jasper misses with a hook. Navajo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Navajo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jasper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Navajo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navajo.#TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Navajo showed some decent athleticism there.
Navajo drops an elbow to the side of Jasper's head.
Navajo works his way into full mount!
Navajo throws some wild stikes that Jasper manages to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navajo lands a heavy elbow.
Jasper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Navajo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Navajo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Navajo thowing shots but they're missing.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo won't let Jasper get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Navajo cracks Jasper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Navajo misses with a head shot.
Navajo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Navajo landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Theodore Jasper's cut even more.
Navajo throws a strike there. Jasper manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head. #T3#
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jasper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Navajo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Navajo thows a huge punch but Jasper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navajo. #T4#
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo working over Jasper with some ground and pound. Jasper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Navajo throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jasper taking some punishment here, with Navajo in his half guard.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Navajo throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Navajo 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.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Navajo lands strikes from half guard.
Navajo thows a huge punch but Jasper dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jasper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Navajo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
Navajo ducks under a wild hook from Jasper.
Navajo tries to counter with a takedown but Jasper is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Navajo.
Jasper scores with a one two! Navajo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jasper cracks Navajo with a good jab.
Navajo takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Jasper.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navajo needs to keep his hands up - Jasper had a free shot at his head there.
Jasper tries to bum rush Navajo with a series of wild strikes but Navajo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navajo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Navajo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navajo feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Jasper lands.
Navajo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jasper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jasper scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Navajo showed some decent athleticism there.
Navajo passes to full mount!
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Navajo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo looking to ground and pound but Jasper is blocking nicely. #T2#
Navajo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navajo throwing strikes here but Jasper is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Navajo looking to finish with strikes here!
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Navajo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Navajo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Navajo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Navajo lands a big elbow.
Chief Navajo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Navajo throws some wild stikes that Jasper manages to avoid easily.
Navajo landing punches.
Navajo unloads with some shots from mount but Jasper bucks and avoids them well.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Navajo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jasper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jasper manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Jasper, under a barage of strikes from Navajo.
Navajo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
#ES2#
Jasper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Navajo is on him like a limpet, forcing Jasper back against the cage.#BC2#
Jasper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jasper misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Navajo counters with a single leg into guard. Jasper didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navajo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navajo is working Jasper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navajo passes into half guard.
Jasper is breathing heavily.
Navajo lands strikes from half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
The cut above Theodore Jasper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Navajo dives in for a single leg takedown but Jasper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jasper connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jasper.
Jasper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Navajo's hands.
Jasper misses the shot to the body.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper tests Navajo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jasper misses with a body shot.
Theodore Jasper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Navajo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo winds up and cracks Jasper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jasper won't allow Navajo to pass to mount.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navajo.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Navajo is looking to advance position but Jasper won't allow it.
Jasper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navajo is working hard here to advance position.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Navajo.#T2#
Navajo working the ground and pound effectively.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Navajo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Navajo with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Jasper is rocked!#CUT#
Theodore Jasper's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Theodore Jasper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Werthers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navajo under the eye.
Werthers misses the shot to the body.
Navajo slips under a jab.
Werthers tries to bum rush Navajo with a series of wild strikes but Navajo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werthers misses with a few strikes there.
Werthers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werthers misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Navajo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Werthers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navajo is working away from the top position though.
Werthers is pressing down on Navajo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Werthers trying to keep a closed guard but Navajo is proving a slippery customer.
Navajo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Werthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navajo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Navajo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Werthers's head.
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!
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Werthers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navajo throws a big right hand that misses.
Werthers pulls Navajo in close to his closed guard and prevents Navajo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Navajo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Werthers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Werthers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Werthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Werthers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Werthers is trying to keep Navajo in close.
Navajo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Navajo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Werthers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Werthers controls Navajo momentarily but Navajo frees himself.
Navajo stands up over Werthers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Navajo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navajo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Werthers is keeping the position for now.
Navajo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Navajo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Werthers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo throwing strikes from guard but Werthers blocks nicely.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Navajo wants to pass the guard but Werthers is keeping the position.
Werthers is pulling down on Navajo's head. It's preventing any offense from Navajo, at least for the moment.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Werthers has wrist control.#T3#
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.
Werthers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navajo.
Navajo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Navajo 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.
Navajo being controlled here momentarily.
Werthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Werthers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navajo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Werthers holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Werthers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Werthers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Werthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Werthers's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werthers looking to control.
#T4#
Navajo wants to pass the guard but Werthers is keeping the position.
Werthers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navajo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Werthers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Werthers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Werthers managing to control the position.
Navajo preventing the sweep.
Werthers pulls Navajo in close to prevent any damage.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Werthers has wrist control.
Werthers seems keen to control Navajo's posture.
Navajo stopping the sweep attempt from Werthers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
That's time! Navajo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Werthers throws a body punch but Navajo moves out of range.
Werthers throws a lazy right hand but Navajo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werthers lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Werthers coming out on top.
Werthers steps in with a hook that catches Navajo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Werthers follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Navajo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Del Werthers!
Our winner, Del Werthers, 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 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Lapu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lapu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Lapu does it's job there.
Navajo moves out of range as Lapu strikes.
Lapu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Navajo! Lapu dives in looking to finish! Navajo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lapu Lapu made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Navajo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Navajo throws a strike but Baker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've been hearing that Navajo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Navajo 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.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navajo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Baker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Navajo throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Baker is sitting in close to Navajo's body. Navajo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Navajo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Navajo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navajo defends well.
Navajo lands a couple of digs.
Tanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Navajo pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Navajo slips an elbow through the middle.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.#SUB2#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.
Navajo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Navajo isn't so interested in that idea.
Navajo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Navajo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navajo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navajo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Tanaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Tanaka!#REVB#
Navajo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Navajo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Navajo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.
Navajo keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tanaka wants to stand but Navajo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navajo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Navajo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Navajo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Navajo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanaka works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Navajo with the active half guard here but Tanaka passes nicely into side control.#T3##SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navajo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Navajo is working away.
Navajo is looking to reverse the position.
Navajo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tanaka off and has taken his back!
Navajo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tanaka.
Navajo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tanaka hold on?!
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tanaka tries to escape but Navajo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Navajo struggling to land strikes to the head as Tanaka covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is really stuck here.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet but Navajo has full control of the position and if anything, Tanaka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Navajo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tanaka to escape the position.
#T4#
Tanaka turns into Navajo and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Navajo is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka wanted to stand there but Navajo had control of the position. #SUB#
Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka wants to stand but Navajo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Navajo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka passes Navajo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Navajo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navajo somewhat.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Navajo back into the cage.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Navajo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Navajo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navajo wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
#TD#
Navajo tightens his grip and picks Tanaka up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanaka manages to land in guard. #T1#
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navajo's guard. #REVB#
Tanaka tries to stand but Navajo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Navajo looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Navajo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Navajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navajo manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Navajo's guard. #SUB#
Navajo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tanaka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Navajo's body to avoid the submission. Navajo has instead reached around Tanaka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Navajo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Shiro Tanaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jasper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jasper lands a really nice looking cross but Navajo seems unphased.
Jasper scores with a nice right hand.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasper misses the jab.
Navajo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Navajo is rocked!
Navajo is aggressively charging in as Jasper backs up avoiding any damage. Jasper tosses out a jab and Navajo runs right into it face first! Navajo is out cold! Jasper dropped down on all fours and is barking in Navajo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Eye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Navajo momentarily.
Navajo takes one to the chin there.
Navajo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Navajo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eye.
Eye clobbers Navajo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navajo.
Eye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eye scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Navajo is rocked!#T1#
Eye moves in close and cracks Navajo with a massive right hand! Navajo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Eye!
After the fight, Third Eye was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Eugen tests Navajo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Eugen lunges at Navajo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Navajo's hand.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eugen but Eugen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Eugen misses the target.
Navajo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Eugen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Navajo. Eugen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Martin Eugen made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Navajo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahr sprawls well. He's pushed Navajo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown but Ahr shows good takedown defense.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Navajo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Navajo.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahr has wrist control.
Navajo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is trying to control the position but Navajo postures up.
Ahr wants to stand but Navajo is controlling the position.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahr has momentary wrist control but Navajo slips an elbow through the middle.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Ahr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Ahr!#REVR##SUB2#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Navajo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ahr doesn't defend quickly enough and Navajo has managed to lock this one up! Can Ahr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Navajo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navajo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmy somewhat.
Navajo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Navajo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nurmy's half guard.
Nurmy pushes Navajo off looking to stand but Navajo dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Navajo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Navajo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo throws a strike but Nurmy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Navajo distracts Nurmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo is in close to Nurmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navajo postures up in Nurmy's guard and throws a big left but Nurmy blocks it.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmy's brow.
Navajo wants to pass the guard but Nurmy is keeping the position.
Navajo won't allow Nurmy to sweep him here.
Navajo distracts Nurmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Nurmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navajo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Navajo cracks Nurmy with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Nurmy has his foot on Navajo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navajo works his way back into a safe position though.
Navajo working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navajo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Navajo lands a couple of elbows.
Navajo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.
Navajo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmy's head.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo is in close to Nurmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nurmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmy looks winded!
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Navajo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Navajo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Nurmy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Nurmy!#REVB#
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#
Navajo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Navajo has his foot on Nurmy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nurmy drops back looking for a leg! Navajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navajo manages to kick Nurmy off! Nurmy jumps back into Navajo's guard. #SUB#
Navajo is looking for a triangle but Nurmy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nurmy instigates a clinch. #TD#
Navajo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Navajo scoring with punches and elbows.
Navajo working the body and head with strikes.
Navajo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Navajo tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Navajo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmy some visible discomfort.
Navajo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmy can do to turn this around?
Navajo lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmy is trying to control Navajo's posture but Navajo avoids it.
Navajo working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navajo cracks Nurmy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmy dodges the ground and pound from Navajo.#T1#
Nurmy is trying to control Navajo's posture but Navajo avoids it.
Navajo landing strikes.
Nurmy gets back to half guard.
Navajo slips a nice elbow through Nurmy's hands, connecting with Nurmy's forehead.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Nurmy is rocked!
Navajo working over Nurmy with some ground and pound. Nurmy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmy is still in real trouble! Can Navajo finish him?
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmy is looking to control Navajo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmy avoid being mounted?
Nurmy taking some punishment here, with Navajo in his half guard.
Navajo is nestled in close to Nurmy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmy is breathing heavily.
Nurmy tries to get to full guard but Navajo has control of the leg.
Navajo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Navajo connects with a nice short shot to Nurmy's temple. #T2#
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Navajo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navajo lands a big elbow - Nurmy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Navajo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Navajo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Thing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Navajo looking for subs off his back but Thing has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing slips a nice elbow through Navajo's hands, connecting with Navajo's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thing is looking for a kimura but Navajo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thing to get the leverage.
Navajo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thing.
Still in half guard, Thing seems content to control.
Thing working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing is keen to just control but Navajo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Navajo defending well though. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing working Navajo over with strikes.
Navajo is looking for a sweep. Thing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thing is pressing down on Navajo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navajo is holding on for now. #T2#
Thing lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Navajo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thing jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
After winning the bout, Thing Thing 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Eugen lands an overhand right.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navajo on the side of the head. #ROC#
Navajo is rocked!
Navajo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Eugen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Navajo wakes up just in time to hear Eugen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Eugen!
An out of breath Martin Eugen 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Navajo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.
Barayev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navajo.
Navajo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Navajo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navajo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Navajo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barayev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Navajo is looking to defend but Barayev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Navajo! Barayev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Navajo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Aslanbek Barayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Nasib rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navajo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Navajo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nasib!
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.
Navajo working the ground and pound.
Nasib managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Navajo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Navajo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nasib is trying to improve his position.
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Navajo cracks Nasib with a big elbow.
Navajo working the head with strikes. #T1#
An elbow from Navajo crashes against the mat.
Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nasib to see if he's OK.
Nasib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Navajo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Navajo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Navajo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nasib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasib on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Navajo.
Navajo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nasib works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Navajo throwing shots but Nasib is blocking nicely.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Navajo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navajo drops an elbow to the side of Nasib's head.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasib with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nasib trying to control but Navajo postures up.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head. #T3#
Navajo 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.
Navajo looks to land a strike but Nasib avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Navajo with a nice head shot there.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navajo landing with the ground and pound.
Navajo throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasib works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navajo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Navajo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.
Navajo landing with the ground and pound.
Navajo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasib is keeping the position for now.
Nasib has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Nasib's brow.
Navajo throws a strike but Nasib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Navajo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nasib frees his head nicely. Oh but Navajo has switched to an armbar! Nasib is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Chief Navajo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tamid Nasib spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Event:
RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmy throws a series of punches but Navajo moves out of range.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmy as he avoids it easily.
Nurmy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navajo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Navajo shoots in for a double leg but Nurmy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Nurmy darts in and clinches Navajo up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmy prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Nurmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Navajo.
Navajo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Navajo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nurmy tries to clinch but Navajo moves out of range.
Navajo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmy defends it well.
Nurmy wants to clinch but Navajo slips to the side#TD2#
and Navajo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmy won't be happy with that.
Navajo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nurmy down.
Nurmy is trying to improve his position.
Navajo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Navajo scores with punches from side control.
Navajo grinds an elbow into Nurmy's temple.
Nurmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Navajo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmy stops Navajo from passing to mount.
Nurmy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Nurmy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Navajo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Navajo lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Nurmy is rocked!
Navajo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Nurmy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navajo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Navajo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A big shot lands for Navajo! That's hurt Nurmy! Will he recover? Navajo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Mandrill closes the distance and clinches up with Navajo, looking for a takedown. Mandrill pushes Navajo against the cage but Navajo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mandrill dives in and scores a takedown into Navajo's guard.
Navajo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mandrill controls the pace.
Mandrill stands up over Navajo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mandrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandrill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Navajo working for a triangle but Mandrill defends it easily.
Mandrill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navajo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo keeping moving, preventing Mandrill from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandrill works over Navajo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Navajo looking for a triangle here. Mandrill is fighting it but it looks tight! Navajo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mandrill is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Navajo!
A relieved looking Chief Navajo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Master tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navajo defends well and Master ends up having to push Navajo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Master looks for a takedown but Navajo sprawls well.
Master will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master goes for a double leg but Navajo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navajo continues to drive forward.
Navajo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Master defends it well.
Master tries for a takedown but Navajo circles away easily#TD2#
and Navajo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Master's guard.
Navajo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo scoring with some ground and pound.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo landing with the ground and pound.
Navajo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Master had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navajo defends it easily.
Navajo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Master is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navajo is aware though and is defending well.
Master is breathing heavily.
Navajo is working Master over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Master is rocked!
Navajo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Master is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navajo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Master covers up, he's hurt! Navajo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Navajo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Navajo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Navajo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Georgiev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Navajo scrambles back to his feet.
Georgiev shoots in but Navajo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Navajo goes for a takedown attempt but Georgiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georgiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Georgiev shoots in and drives through. Navajo sprawls well.
Navajo feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prohor Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Navajo gets caught flat footed, as Georgiev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Navajo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Georgiev has picked Navajo up and slammed him! Navajo can't keep hold of the triangle and Georgiev manages to pass to side control!
Navajo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Georgiev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Georgiev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Navajo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navajo is still trying to improve position.
Navajo is squirming around, avoiding Georgiev's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Georgiev controlling the position easily from mount.
Navajo is desperately trying to improve his position but Georgiev has a good base and remains in mount.
Georgiev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Navajo is looking to escape.
Navajo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Georgiev has control of Navajo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Navajo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Navajo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Navajo has given up his back here. Will Georgiev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Georgiev is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Navajo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Georgiev off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prohor Georgiev!
In his post fight interview, Prohor Georgiev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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