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Event:
Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Houle. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Houle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houle misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Houle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Houle has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Beast jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Houle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle postures up.
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Houle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast looking to control.
Houle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Beast is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Houle rolls with it to try and escape but Beast cranks on the arm and Houle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Beast! |
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Event:
VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Jacobson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houle.
Houle misses with a straight right. #CL#
Houle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Houle.
Jacobson Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobson Jr prevents a body shot from Houle.
Houle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houle lands a shot to the body.
Jacobson Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houle lands with a light punch inside.
Houle lands a left hand.
#ROC#Jacobson Jr is rocked!
Houle gets through Jacobson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Houle finish him?
Jacobson Jr misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobson Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle pushes Jacobson Jr against the cage. Houle is working some dirty boxing. Houle pushes off with a quick right hook! Jacobson Jr goes down! Jacobson Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Houle moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Houle throws a jab when Brolin was well out of range.
Brolin's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Brolin has managed to clinch.
Brolin prevents a body shot from Houle.
Houle blocking some punches.
Brolin tries to work over Houle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houle.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin can't find room to land a body shot as Houle controls the action.
Brolin cracks Houle with a nice body shot.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Houle's head.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Houle digs a right hand underneath Brolin's ribcage. Brolin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houle misses with some punches.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Houle.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Houle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Houle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
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!
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle. #T2#
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle misses with some punches.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle misses with some punches.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Brolin avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Houle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brolin working aggressively here.
#T3#
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Houle.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houle backwards.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Houle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Houle prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Houle.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle lands a right hand.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brolins head.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
A short right from Brolin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin gets through Houle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brolin's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Brolin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Houle clinches with his opponent.
Houle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Houle.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Houle.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Houle lands with a right to the head.
Houle prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle lands a left hand.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Houle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Josh Brolin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.#ROC#Brolin is rocked!#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Houle.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Houle finish him?
Brolin is breathing heavily.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Brolin's head.
Houle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brolin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Houle is unloading with more strikes now! Brolin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
After the fight, Marie Pier Houle 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:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Venegas dives in for a single leg takedown but Houle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Houle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Houle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Venegas avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle works on Venegas 's body with a couple of short punches.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venegas s head.
Venegas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houle.
Houle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle presses Venegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venegas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Houle down to the mat. Houle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Venegas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houle counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Houle moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Venegas jumps guard and drags Houle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Houle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Houle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Venegas has locked up a guillotine! Venegas 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Houle is holding on here and Venegas must be using up a lot of energy. Houle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Venegas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
A determined Frankie Venegas didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Crawford with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Houle counters with a nice right hand that sends Crawford toppling to the canvas! Crawford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Houle finish him?!#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford trying to control the position but instead, Houle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crawford into the cage.
Houle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#KD2#
Houle drops Crawford onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crawford is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Houle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Houle.
Houle throws a big uppercut that drops Crawford! More strikes from Houle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Crawford lies dazed against the cage as Houle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Huust shoots for a takedown but Houle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huust has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Houle moves into the clinch.
Houle working aggressively here.
Huust's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huust's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huust misses with some punches.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huust digs a right hand into Houle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houle's gas tank.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Huust works on Houle's body with a couple of short punches.
Huust lands an uppercut.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huust backwards. #BC2#
Huust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.#T1#
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huust is working Houle over against the cage.
Houle lands a nice shot to the body.
Huust has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Houle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huust.
Huust is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huust lands a nice uppercut.
Huust tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Huust back against the cage.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Huust controls the action.
Huust misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Houle tries a body shot but Huust blocks it.
Huust blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Huust's head.
Huust lands a left hand.
Houle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huust or not.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
#BC2#
Huust breaks from the clinch.
Houle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houle takes one to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a lunging right hand
and Huust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huust throws a right hand that Houle ducks under and follows up with a left that Houle also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houle. Huust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houle slaps away a takedown attempt from Huust, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.#T3#
Houle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huust feints and then cracks Houle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houle down.
Huust slips a straight right by Houle.
Huust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reico Huust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Huust tenderised Houle's leg. Houle is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huust can't find room to land a body shot as Houle controls the action.
#T4#
Huust misses with some punches.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
Houle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huust takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houle tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huusts head.
Houle digs a right hand into Huust's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huust's gas tank.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Huust's head.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle presses Huust against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huust working aggressively here.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Huust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Huust avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle pushes Huust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marie Pier Houle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Huust shoots in but Houle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Houle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Huust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houle pinned against the cage. Houle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huust counters with a nice uppercut.
Huust throws out a powerful jab.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huust.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
Huust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle wants to clinch.
Huust has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Houle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Houle. #T1#
Houle lands with a right to the head.
Huust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
Huust blocking some punches.
Houle misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Huust.
A left hand lands to the body for Houle.
Marie Pier Houle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huust. #BC2#
Huust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huust lands a body shot.
Houle doesn't manage to clinch there - Huust circles away.
Houle fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huust has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
Houle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
A little feinted left hand from Houle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Jab by Huust.
Huust shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houle but Houle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huust shoots in for a takedown but Houle shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huust closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houle circles away.
Huust slips under a jab.
Houle misses with a lunging right hand
and Huust counters with an outside leg kick.
Huust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huust's elbow.
A short right from Houle. #T3#
Huust misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Huust fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Huust struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huust throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle. #BC2#
Huust breaks the clinch.
Huust fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Huust slips a jab from Houle.
Houle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huust shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houle as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Houle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huust.
Huust connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Huust.
No joy there for Huust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houle throwing a counter right hand but Huust manages to avoid it.
Houle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huust counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Houle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Huust tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Huust back against the cage.
Huust tries to circle away but Houle has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Huust.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houle misses with some punches.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Huust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Huust misses with the head strike.
Houle tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marie Pier Houle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Houle misses with an uppercut.
Huust moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.
Huust blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huust.
Houle blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houle. #BC2#
Huust breaks from the clinch.
Houle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Huust counter with a right hand.
Houle misses with an uppercut. Huust saw that one coming.
Houle darts in trying to clinch
and Huust counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Huust shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houle defends it nicely.
Marie Pier Houle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houle pinned against the cage. Houle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houle just misses with a punch to the body.
Huust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houle.
Houle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reico Huust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huust throws a series of punches but Houle avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Huust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huust.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
Houle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houle slaps away a takedown attempt from Huust, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Houle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Huust shoots for a double leg takedown but Houle sprawls well. He's pushed Huust's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huust counters with a left and a right that stings Houle.
A swing and a miss from Houle.
Huust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huust is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle moves in looking to clinch but Huust pushes him off.#T3#
Houle tries to clinch there but Huust circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle pushes Huust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huust blocking some punches.
Houle tries a body shot but Huust blocks it.
Huust tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Reico Huust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huust lands with a light punch inside.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Houle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Huust's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huust's elbow. #BC2#
Huust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huust swats away the attempt to clinch by Houle.#T4#
Huust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huust gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Houle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Huust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huust misses with the head strike.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Huust is rocked!
Huust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marie Pier Houle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marie Pier Houle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Brolin scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Marie Pier Houle has been cut.
Brolin tries a head kick but it misses.
Houle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houle on the side of the head. #CL2#
Brolin clinches.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin lands a body punch.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Brolin keeps control of Houle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Brolin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Houle throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch.
Houle blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Houle. #T1#
A short left from Brolin.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Brolin avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houle backwards.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle presses Brolin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Houle has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
A hook to the body from Brolin.
Brolin is working Houle over against the cage.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle tries a body shot but Brolin blocks it.
Houle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Houle's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin. #T2#
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Houle has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Houle lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Houle lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocking some punches.
#T3#
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle working aggressively here.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Houle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brolin or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houle misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Houle working aggressively here.
Houle tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards. #ROC#Brolin is rocked!
Houle has had enough of the clinch but Brolin keeps him there for the moment.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Houle finish him?
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle digs a right hand into Brolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brolin's gas tank.
Houle lands a left hand.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin gets through Houle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle throws a big uppercut that drops Brolin! More strikes from Houle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brolin lies dazed against the cage as Houle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Houle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
Ivkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Houle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Houle lands a left hand.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Houle.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivkov controls his hands.
Houle blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Houle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Ivkov is rocked!
Houle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Ivkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
Houle blocking some punches.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Houle lands a shoulder strike.
Houle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ivkov with a big uppercut! Ivkov tries to clinch up but Houle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ivkov to the mat! Ivkov covers up and Houle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marie Pier Houle! |
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Event:
VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Houle throws the left hand but Brolin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Houle has closed the distance and engaged Brolin in a clinch.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws an elbow that misses.
Houle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Houle slows down the pace here.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
Nice body punch from Brolin.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brolins head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brolin blocking some punches.
#T1#
Brolin keeps control of Houle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Brolin.
Houle blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin pushes Houle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houle avoids it.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Brolin controls the action.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Houle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brolin prevents a body shot from Houle. #T2#
Houle throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Houle or not.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Houle lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Brolin.
Houle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Houle blocks with his arms.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Houle lands a right hand.
Brolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
Houle blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Houle as the two fighters clinch.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Houle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin missing with knees to the body.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Houle.
Brolin scores with a hook to the body.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Brolin is rocked!
Houle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brolin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Houle is unloading with more strikes now! Brolin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Houle closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Houle.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Houle has the dominant position.
Houle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houle presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.#CUT2#It looks like Izzy Romero has been cut.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Houle lands a nice uppercut.
Houle digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Houle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Houle scores with a shoulder strike.
Houle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houle digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Houle lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Romero is rocked!
Romero can't break the clinch.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Romero to his knees! Houle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle! |
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