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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axelsen as he avoids it easily.
Axelsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Axelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsen lands an overhand right.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Axelsen with a hook.
Axelsen rushes Hall and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hall is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Axelsen piles on the pressure and Hall crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nishiyama clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nishiyama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
Nishiyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nishiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nishiyama trying to control the position here.
Nishiyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama managing to control the position.
Nishiyama wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it. #T1#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nishiyama is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall tries to clinch but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but Nishiyama is having none of it.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall wants to clinch up but Nishiyama keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nishiyama rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a quick head kick that knocks Hall silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nishiyama is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Collins looks to land a combination. Hall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Collins scores with a four punch combination!
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Hall backing up. Hall nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall looks winded!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Hall get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hall stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Collins runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Collins! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene works the jab nicely.
Hall looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hall tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall wants to clinch.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
BOOM! Greene lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hall. Hall tries to recover but Greene is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hall lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Greene!
An out of breath Marcus Greene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Poo's guard.
Poo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Poo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2#
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Poo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Poo persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poo's half guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall prevents Poo from improving his position.
Poo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall works his way into full mount!
Hall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Hall is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hall extends the arm and Poo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Hall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Urrexolabeiti clinches. #TD2#
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall wants to sweep here but Urrexolabeiti controlling him for the moment.
Hall pulls Urrexolabeiti in close to prevent any damage.
Urrexolabeiti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Urrexolabeiti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Urrexolabeiti wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has his hands on Urrexolabeiti's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urrexolabeiti wanted to stand there but Hall had control of the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall trying to strike off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Urrexolabeiti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urrexolabeiti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Urrexolabeiti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Urrexolabeiti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Urrexolabeiti has him pressed against the cage.
Urrexolabeiti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Urrexolabeiti landing knees to the head.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Urrexolabeiti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Urrexolabeiti missing with knees to the body.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Urrexolabeiti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asier Urrexolabeiti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hall.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Urrexolabeiti.
Urrexolabeiti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Urrexolabeiti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Urrexolabeiti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Urrexolabeiti is breathing heavily.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urrexolabeiti lands a knee to the body.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Urrexolabeiti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hall pulls Urrexolabeiti into guard.
Urrexolabeiti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall has his hands on Urrexolabeiti's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Urrexolabeiti is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Urrexolabeiti tries to roll out but it's too tight and Urrexolabeiti has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Hall! |
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