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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domphy on the side of the head.
Domphy tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domphy with a poor takedown
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Domphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Domphy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Domphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leifsson's head.
Leifsson taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy is thwarting Leifsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Domphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson trying to control but Domphy postures up.
#T2#
Domphy prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Leifsson is controlling Domphy's trapped leg to prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Domphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Domphy. #T3#
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domphy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes.
Leifsson keeping hold of Domphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leifsson is not content to let Domphy control the position.#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.
Leifsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Domphy.
Domphy is keen to just control but Leifsson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson has one of Domphy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Leifsson struggling a bit here.
Leifsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domphy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Domphy dives in and grabs Leifsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leifsson pushes down on Domphy's head and hops out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Domphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leifsson - the referee stops the clock and Domphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leifsson. Domphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Domphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Domphy throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domphy thows a leg kick but Leifsson checks it
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Domphy scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
Domphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Domphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Domphy postures up in Leifsson's guard and throws a big left but Leifsson blocks it.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leifsson stands and throws Domphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leifsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Domphy is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping him busy.
Leifsson tries to move to mount but Domphy blocks the move with his legs.
Leifsson advances nicely into full mount.
Domphy is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Domphy tries to control Leifsson's body but Leifsson pushes him off. Domphy squirms to his side and now Leifsson has his back! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Domphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leifsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leifsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Domphy's body.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson is hanging on to Domphy's back as he tries to escape.
Phil Domphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Leifsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Domphy is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After the fight, Skjoldr Leifsson 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 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Domphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Domphy looking to score a takedown here. Magrin is defending well but Domphy drives through and ends up in Magrin's guard.
Domphy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Domphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magrin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domphy has managed to get both his arms back between Magrin's legs - danger averted.
Domphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Domphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Magrin has his foot on Domphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Domphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Magrin working for a triangle but Domphy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magrin looking for a guillotine here but Domphy defends easily.
#T1#
Domphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Magrin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Magrin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Domphy is aware though and is defending well.
Domphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magrin has momentary wrist control but Domphy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Domphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrin, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magrin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Magrin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Domphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Magrin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Domphy has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Magrin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Domphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Domphy is keen to just control but Magrin is a slippery customer.
Magrin tries to roll over but Domphy keeps him under control.#SUB#
Magrin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magrin actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Domphy seems content to control.
Domphy wants to control but Magrin is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magrin is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domphy working over Magrin with some ground and pound. Magrin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magrin taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy working Magrin over with strikes.
Magrin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Domphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Domphy's back!
Domphy tries to escape the position.
Domphy trying to control the action but Magrin just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magrin is persistently looking for the submission but Domphy is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Domphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy is thwarting Magrin's attempts to control the position.
Magrin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Domphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magrin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Domphy distracts Magrin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Magrin has his feet on Domphy's thighs here. He's pushed Domphy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domphy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coiote Magrin!
Our winner, Coiote Magrin, 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 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Corleone scores with a hook to the body. Domphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Domphy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Domphy won't be happy with that.
Domphy tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Corleone.
Domphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Corleone moves into full mount!
Corleone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Domphy is squirming around, avoiding Corleone's attempts to control the action.
Corleone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Domphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Domphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Corleone wants to finish this one by submission but Domphy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Corleone. #T1#
Corleone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corleone unloads with some shots from mount but Domphy bucks and avoids them well.
Domphy can't escape the position.
Corleone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Corleone trying to control but Domphy is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Corleone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corleone prevents Domphy from getting the reversal.#T2#
Domphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Corleone has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Domphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Corleone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Corleone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Corleone is trying to stick to Domphy's back but Domphy is turning into Corleone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Corleone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Domphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Corleone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Corleone working for a triangle but Domphy defends it easily.
Domphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corleone working a defensive guard here.
Domphy forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corleone trying to hold on to Domphy's head to control him but Domphy postures up.
Domphy controlling the action here.
Corleone has hold of Domphy's hands but Domphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
Domphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone wants to improve his position but Domphy is controlling well.
Corleone is trying to maintain the position but Domphy is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Corleone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Domphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Corleone trying to get back to full guard but Domphy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Corleone is looking to improve his position but Domphy isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danny Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Domphy with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy lands a couple of good shots and Corleone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Corleone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Domphy controls the position.
Domphy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Domphy is not going to allow Corleone to sit and survive in this position.
Corleone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes.
Domphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Domphy 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. #T2#
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy 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.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy prevents Corleone from improving his position.
Corleone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Corleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corleone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Domphy distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Domphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Domphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Corleone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Domphy defends it easily.
Corleone looking for a sweep. Not yet Corleone, not yet.
Corleone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Domphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Domphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corleone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domphy has managed to get both his arms back between Corleone's legs - danger averted.
Corleone keeping full guard, as Domphy tries to pass.
Domphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Domphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Domphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Domphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Domphy from controlling successfully.
Domphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corleone being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone moves in looking to clinch but Domphy pushes him off.#TD#
Corleone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Domphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corleone keeping full guard, as Domphy tries to pass.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domphy is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Domphy pushes down on Corleone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corleone is trying to control but can't.
Domphy controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Corleone looking for submissions off his back.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corleone is staying active underneath Domphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domphy is nestled in close to Corleone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Domphy controlling the action here.
Domphy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Domphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Corleone has hold of Domphy's hands but Domphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
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. Domphy connects with a nice short shot to Corleone's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domphy lands a nice short elbow.
Domphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domphy is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Domphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Domphy!
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Event:
RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Domphy misses with a kick to the body
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Phil Domphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Domphy.
Domphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taylor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Domphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Domphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Domphy misses with a punch to the body.
Domphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domphy.
Domphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Domphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
Domphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Domphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor pushes Domphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor stalling against the cage.
Domphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.
Domphy stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Domphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Domphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domphy misses with some punches.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Domphy's ribcage. Domphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor.
Domphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Domphys head.
Domphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Domphy.
Domphy stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Domphy fails to pull guard.
Domphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domphy is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Domphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Domphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Domphy is rocked!
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Domphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Domphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Domphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domphy trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domphy into the cage.#T4#
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domphy.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Domphy's head.
Taylor digs a right hand into Domphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Domphy's gas tank.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Domphy can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Domphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
A short left from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor pushes Domphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Domphy wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Domphy throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Domphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Domphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Domphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taylor is out of range and Domphy settles back down.
Domphy tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Domphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Domphy throws a head punch that misses.
Domphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Domphy working aggressively here.
Domphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domphy backwards.
Taylor lands a big right hand that drops Domphy! The killer instinct kicks in and Taylor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Taylor!
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Event:
IFA 5
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Domphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis checks a low kick from Domphy.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Domphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Domphy throws a solid leg kick but Lewis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Domphy.
Lewis throws a right hand that Domphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Domphy also avoids with ease.
Lewis checks a low kick from Domphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Domphy is avoiding it.
Domphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Phil Domphy has been cut.
Domphy's coach down at The 13 Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Domphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paul Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis digs a good hook to Domphy's body.
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Domphy.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Domphy can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Domphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewis to the ground. Domphy is now in Lewis's guard.#T1#
Domphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Domphy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lewis wants to stand up but Domphy is controlling him.
Domphy postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Domphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Domphy wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Domphy tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Lewis.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.#KD#
Lewis drops Domphy with a beautiful combination! Domphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lewis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Domphy is rocked!#CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Domphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?#T3#
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Domphy won't allow it.
Domphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Domphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Domphy misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Domphy misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Domphy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Domphy stalling.
Domphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Domphy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Lewis trying to control here.
Domphy prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Domphy is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Domphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Domphy'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.
#R2#
Domphy throws a low kick but Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Domphy avoids it well and moves away.
Paul Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Domphy misses with a low kick.
As Domphy tries to get set, Lewis tries to push him back and clinch up but Domphy manages to avoid the attempt.
Lewis dives in and grabs Domphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Domphy pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Domphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Domphy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Domphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Domphy content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Domphy trying to control the pace.
Domphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Domphy content to control rather than advance.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Lewis wants to sweep but Domphy has passed to side control!
Domphy is chipping away with strikes.
Domphy landing strikes.
Domphy scoring with punches from side control.
Domphy controlling from side mount.
Domphy lands some shots froms side control.
Lewis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Domphy is putting a hurting on Lewis here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Domphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Domphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Domphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Domphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Domphy working the ground and pound.#T4#
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domphy connects with a decent elbow.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis taking a bit of punishment here - Domphy scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Domphy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Domphy lands a strong strike to the head of Lewis. That's dazed him! Domphy looking to finish here. Lewis is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Domphy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Domphy!
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Event:
IFA 2
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
The Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt - Domphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Domphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Domphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Domphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hatchet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Domphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by The Hatchet's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Hatchet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Domphy.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Hatchet or perhaps it was just good defense by Domphy, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan The Hatchet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy throws a leg kick but The Hatchet checks it.
The Hatchet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Domphy misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Domphy throws a leg kick that misses.
The Hatchet attempts a counter takedown but Domphy avoids it well and moves away.
Domphy lands a nice looking body kick.
The Hatchet is looking to clinch.
The Hatchet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as The Hatchet blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Domphy stands up over The Hatchet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Domphy is in close to The Hatchet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Domphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Domphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hatchet's head.
Domphy postures up.
Domphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Domphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Hatchet keeping full guard, as Domphy tries to pass.
Domphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domphy postures up and lands a big shot to The Hatchet's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Domphy 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.
Domphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hatchet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Domphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hatchet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Domphy controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Domphy misses with a low kick.
The Hatchet tries to counter with a takedown but Domphy is quick to defend against it.
The Hatchet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Domphy pinned against the cage. Domphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Domphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Hatchet to the mat! The Hatchet manages to get full guard. #T4#
Domphy is in close to The Hatchet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Domphy won't allow The Hatchet to sweep him here.
Domphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Domphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
The Hatchet throws his legs up looking for a submission but Domphy uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hatchet struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Domphy.
The Hatchet tries to clinch but Domphy moves out of range. #TD2#
Domphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Hatchet to the mat! The Hatchet manages to get full guard. #SUB#
The Hatchet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Domphy passes into half guard.
Domphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Domphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Ground and pound from Domphy.
Domphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Hatchet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Domphy. #T1#
Domphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Domphy in particular looking to stall.
The Hatchet trying to control here.
Domphy content to control rather than advance.
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. Domphy connects with a nice short shot to The Hatchet's temple. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Domphy winds up and cracks The Hatchet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Domphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Hatchet trying to hold on to Domphy's head to control him but Domphy postures up.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Domphy slows the pace down in half guard.
The Hatchet is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Domphy.
Domphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Domphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Domphy stops The Hatchet from getting back to his feet.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Domphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Domphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domphy slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domphy lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Domphy feints and then cracks The Hatchet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hatchet down.
The Hatchet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Domphy circles away.
The Hatchet moves out of range of the leg kick from Domphy.
The Hatchet shoots for a double leg takedown but Domphy sprawls well. He's pushed The Hatchet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Domphy tries a low kick but The Hatchet avoids it.
Domphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Domphy throws a leg kick but The Hatchet moved away.
Domphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
The Hatchet drives through with a takedown into Domphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Domphy moves into full mount! The Hatchet won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domphy lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Domphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Domphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Hatchet looks a forlorn figure.
Domphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Hatchet looks a forlorn figure.
Domphy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Hatchet hang on?
Domphy dominating with strikes here.
Domphy landing strikes from the mount and The Hatchet is in trouble!
Phil Domphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hatchet working to try and regain half guard.
Domphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Domphy punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
The Hatchet is rocked!
BOOM! Domphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh The Hatchet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domphy with shots to the head and body - The Hatchet looks very uncomfortable down there.
Domphy with a couple of short strikes.
Domphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domphy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt The Hatchet bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Domphy and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Domphy!
The defeated Hassan The Hatchet had this to say: 'You might hate me
But you can't break me
I might be bleeding
But I'm still breathing'.
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