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Event:
TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
The Irritator stuns Fassett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Irritator tries to clinch but Fassett moves out of range.
The Irritator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fassett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Fassett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fassett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fassett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Irritator.
The Irritator misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Fassett misses its target.
The Irritator scores with a nice strike.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Fassett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett takes a swing at The Irritator's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Fassett misses
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
The Irritator throws an overhand right that lands on Fassett's shoulder, as Fassett tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from The Irritator misses the target.
The Irritator misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassett throws a leg kick
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Irritator's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fassett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Irritator tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fassett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fassett's head backwards.
The Irritator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Fassett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
The Irritator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fassett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Irritator.#T2#
The Irritator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fassett off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Fassett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Irritator gets his way!
Fassett wants to escape the position.
Fassett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
The Irritator is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fassett wants to control his opponent's hands but The Irritator gets his hands free. #T3#
The Irritator keeps control of the position as Fassett tries to break free.
#SUB2#
The Irritator working for a choke but Fassett is defending well.
Fassett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Irritator not allowing Fassett to control his hands.
Fassett turns into The Irritator and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
The Irritator is looking for a triangle but Fassett pushes his legs off easily.
Fassett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator has hold of Fassett's hands but Fassett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to The Irritator's temple. #SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Irritator is not content to let Fassett control the position.
The Irritator is trying to maintain the position but Fassett is very close to passing his half guard.
The Irritator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to The Irritator's temple.
Fassett trying to control the action but The Irritator is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Irritator is defending against the submission attempts here by Fassett.
#T5#
Fassett is nestled in close to The Irritator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fassett is pressing down on The Irritator's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Irritator is holding on for now.
Fassett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Irritator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
The Irritator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fassett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Irritator is not content to let Fassett control the position.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fassett passes into side control!#T6#
The Irritator wants to control but Fassett postures up.
The Irritator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fassett is putting a hurting on The Irritator here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Irritator tries to control but Fassett manages to take his back.
Fassett keeps control of the position as The Irritator tries to break free.
The Irritator wants to get back to his feet.
Fassett lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fassett.
Fassett scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
Fassett looking to break The Irritator's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The Irritator remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fassett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Fassett has the hooks in. The Irritator is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
The Irritator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fassett.
Fassett not allowing The Irritator to control his hands.
Fassett is punishing The Irritator with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fassett has one arm under The Irritator 's neck. The Irritator is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Fassett manages to get his arm free though and The Irritator is in a world of trouble! Fassett sinks in the hooks and squeezes! The Irritator turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
The Irritator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vourture.
Vourture misses with a left hand
letting The Irritator counter with a right hand.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vourture loads up on a big right hand but The Irritator slips the punch.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Vourture avoids it with no problem.
Vourture lands a leg kick that knocks The Irritator off balance momentarily.
The Irritator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vourture lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Irritator crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vourture - the referee stops the clock and The Irritator gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vourture. The Irritator manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Irritator moves out of range of the body kick.
Vourture sets himself, and The Irritator steps forward looking for the clinch! Vourture avoids it this time.
Vishis Vourture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Irritator checks a low kick from Vourture.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from The Irritator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture is looking to slow The Irritator down with leg kicks. #T1#
Vourture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses The Irritator's front leg but catches the back leg as The Irritator tries to avoid it.
Vourture defending well as The Irritator loads up on a big left hand.
Vourture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as The Irritator blocks the low kick.
The Irritator moves out of range as Vourture throws a body kick.
The Irritator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vourture slips a straight right by The Irritator.
The Irritator throws a series of punches but Vourture avoids them all with ease.
Vourture tries to move into range but The Irritator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Irritator has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vourture.#T2#
Vourture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Vourture avoids it with no problem.
Vourture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vourture misses with a body shot
and The Irritator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The Irritator throws a big shot that misses.
Vourture connects with a high kick.
Vourture throws a leg kick
and The Irritator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Irritator thuds his right hand into Vourture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Irritator throws out a powerful jab.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vourture misses with a head kick.
Vourture throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Irritator might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Vourture throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Irritator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vourture's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Irritator under the eye.
Vourture throws a lazy uppercut
and The Irritator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vourture thinking.
The Irritator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Vourture finds it's way through The Irritator's defenses.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses The Irritator's front leg but catches the back leg as The Irritator tries to avoid it.
Vourture loads up on a big right hand but The Irritator slips the punch.
Vourture sets himself, and The Irritator steps forward looking for the clinch! Vourture avoids it this time.
Vourture throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vourture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Irritator has time to react.
Vourture misses with a head kick.
The Irritator ducks under a wild hook from Vourture.#T4#
The Irritator slips a straight right by Vourture.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The Irritator clinches up against the cage.
Vourture trying to stall but The Irritator improves his position.
Vourture is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Irritator is trying to pull guard but Vourture turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vourture is struggling to control the position.
The Irritator tries to pull guard but Vourture holds him up against the cage and eventually The Irritator drops back down to his feet.
The Irritator lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
The Irritator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture scores with a head kick.
The Irritator has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vourture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Irritator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T5##CL2#
The Irritator has managed to clinch.
Vourture presses The Irritator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Irritator tries to stall but Vourture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vourture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vourture taking a breather. #BC#
Vourture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vourture keeps the fight on the outside.
Vourture throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
Vourture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Irritator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow The Irritator down.
Vourture looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Irritator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vourture sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T6#
Vourture lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Vourture misses.
Despite the aggression on The Irritator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Vourture as he connects with a hook.
The Irritator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Vourture scoring well with a low kick there.
The Irritator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Irritator throws a big shot that misses.
Vourture throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from The Irritator misses its intended target.
Vourture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Irritator looks to land a right hand but Vourture moved out of range.#T7#
The Irritator throws out a loose jab but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
Vourture scoring well with a low kick there.
The Irritator catches Vourture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vourture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vourture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vourture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vourture misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Vourture.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses
and The Irritator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Vourture is predictable there
enabling The Irritator to counter with a crisp jab. #T8#
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vourture swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and The Irritator counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Vourture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vourture throws a head kick but The Irritator moves out of range.
The Irritator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vourture.
Vourture throws a hook but The Irritator avoids it easily.
Vourture throws an overhand right that lands on The Irritator's shoulder, as The Irritator tries to avoid the shot.
Vourture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vourture smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body.
Vourture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T9#
A left lands for Vourture.#CL2#
The Irritator forces Vourture back against the cage and clinches.
The Irritator lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
The Irritator has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vourture uses from the top position. #SUB2#
The Irritator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vourture defends well.
Vourture wants to pass the guard but The Irritator is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vourture wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vourture wants to pass the guard but The Irritator is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vishis Vourture dominated that round.
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#
Vourture throws a body kick that misses
and The Irritator counters with a straight right hand.
Vourture lands a front kick.
The Irritator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vourture can pounce on him.
Vourture misses with a head kick.
The Irritator tries to move into range but Vourture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Vourture misses.
The Irritator moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Irritator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vourture explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Irritator looks to land a combination. Vourture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Vourture is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vourture jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Vourture with a nice calf kick.
Vourture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Irritator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vourture tried to score with a low kick but The Irritator checks it.
Vourture tests The Irritator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Irritator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Vourture, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vourture misses with a hook
and The Irritator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Vourture tenderised The Irritator's leg. The Irritator is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Irritator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Irritator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
The Irritator digs a good body shot into Vourture's ribs.
The Irritator misses with a body shot.
The Irritator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vourture scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vourture misses with a head kick.
The Irritator wants to counter the offense by Vourture and move into the clinch position.
Vourture scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vourture.
A punch lands to the side of The Irritator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Vourture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vourture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Irritator can do to turn this around?
Vourture lands a nice hook to The Irritator's body. The Irritator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
The Irritator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vourture can pounce on him.
Vourture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Irritator.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vourture misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from The Irritator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Vourture.
The Irritator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Irritator tries to counter with a clinch but Vourture shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from The Irritator misses its intended target.
The Irritator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vourture.
The Irritator blocks the body kick.
The Irritator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Irritator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Irritator moves out of range of the leg kick from Vourture.#T4#
The Irritator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vourture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vishis Vourture is winning the standup battle so far.
The Irritator misses with an uppercut. Vourture saw that one coming.
Vourture throws a jab when The Irritator was well out of range.
Vourture throws a head kick but The Irritator moves out of range.
The Irritator misses with a wild body shot.
Vourture is looking to slow The Irritator down with leg kicks.
The Irritator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
The Irritator blocks a head kick by Vourture.
Vourture keeps The Irritator at a distance using the push kick.
The Irritator scores with a nice right hand.
Vourture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vourture throws a push kick but The Irritator slaps the foot to one side. #T5#
Vourture moves out of range as The Irritator strikes.
Good leg kick by Vourture.
Vourture scores with a nice head shot.
The Irritator lands a jab.
The Irritator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Vourture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vourture fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Irritator misses the target.
Vourture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Irritator.
The Irritator throws a lazy right hand but Vourture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vourture seems to have got his legs back now.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body
and Vourture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vourture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T6#
Vourture throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Irritator checks a leg kick.
The Irritator misses with a body shot.
Vourture misses with a low kick.
The Irritator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vourture.
The Irritator lands with a straight right. Vourture didn't see that one coming.
Vourture is looking to slow The Irritator down with leg kicks.
Vourture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Irritator now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vourture lands a nice shot to the body.
#T7#
A telegraphed right hand from Vourture misses the target.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses.
The Irritator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vourture with a body shot.
Vourture thows a leg kick but The Irritator checks it
and The Irritator counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Vourture, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vourture lands the left hand.
Vourture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body
and The Irritator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Irritator takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vourture scores with a kick to the body.
Vourture misses with a low kick.
The Irritator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T8#
Vourture lands a leg kick that knocks The Irritator off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
A little jabbing left from The Irritator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vourture fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Irritator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture throws a leg kick
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vourture looks to land a body kick but The Irritator moved away.
Vourture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Irritator throws out the jab.
Vourture is looking to slow The Irritator down with leg kicks.
The Irritator lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
Vourture tries to land a front kick but The Irritator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T9#
Vourture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Irritator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vourture throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Irritator.
It seemed like The Irritator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vourture throws a lazy uppercut
and The Irritator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vourture throws a chopping leg kick but The Irritator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Irritator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Irritator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Irritator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vourture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Irritator on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vishis Vourture dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Vourture lands but The Irritator takes it in his stride.
Vourture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vourture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Irritator blocks a head kick by Vourture.
Both fighters circling a little - Vourture finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vourture fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Irritator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vourture throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Irritator takes a step back to recover.
Vourture lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Irritator's sensitive parts. #T1#
Vourture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on The Irritator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vourture tries a low kick but The Irritator avoids it.
The Irritator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vourture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Irritator.
Vourture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vourture scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Irritator wants to counter with a clinch but Vourture pushes him away.
The Irritator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vourture.
The Irritator looks to land a left hand but Vourture moved out of range nicely.
Vourture slips under a jab from The Irritator.
Vourture lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
The Irritator blocks the body kick.
Vourture misses with an uppercut. The Irritator saw that one coming.
The Irritator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vourture feints and then cracks The Irritator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Irritator down.
Nice defenses there by Vourture.
Vourture lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses The Irritator's front leg but catches the back leg as The Irritator tries to avoid it.
Vourture misses with a leg kick.
Vourture throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Vourture slams his shin into The Irritator's torso.#T3#
The Irritator avoids the head kick by Vourture.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses The Irritator's front leg but catches the back leg as The Irritator tries to avoid it.
Vourture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vourture thumps The Irritator with a low kick.
Vourture misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - The Irritator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vourture looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vourture throws a wild body kick that The Irritator sees coming a mile off.
Vourture throws a body kick that misses.
The Irritator checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
The Irritator checks the leg kick.
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Irritator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vourture thows a leg kick but The Irritator checks it
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
You can see that The Irritator has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Vourture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vourture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Irritator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture with a nice calf kick.
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vourture connects with a nice looking jab.
#T5#
Vourture throws a leg kick but The Irritator moved away.
Vourture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from The Irritator does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Vourture.
Vourture misses with a head kick.
The Irritator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Vourture finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Irritator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vourture.
The Irritator blocks a head kick by Vourture.
A countering left hand to the body from The Irritator misses.#T6#
The Irritator checks a leg kick nicely.
The Irritator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vourture.
A little jabbing left from The Irritator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Irritator misses with a double jab.
The Irritator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vourture.
An inside leg kick lands from Vourture.
A nice combination there by Vourture.
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!
Vourture tries to land a body kick
and The Irritator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vourture thinking.
The Irritator scores with a shot to the body.
Vourture tried to score with a low kick but The Irritator checks it.
The Irritator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vourture.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy The Irritator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
The Irritator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vourture.
Vourture throws the kick towards the body but The Irritator avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Vourture finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Irritator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vourture.#KD2#
The Irritator lands a left and a right that sends Vourture crashing to the canvas! The Irritator dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vourture controlling the position well. #SUB2#
The Irritator is looking for a kimura but Vourture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Irritator to get the leverage. #SUB2#
The Irritator is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vourture sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vourture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Irritator trying to control the position from guard on top but Vourture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vourture wants to sweep here but The Irritator controlling him for the moment.
Vourture controls The Irritator momentarily but The Irritator frees himself.
The Irritator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Irritator postures up.
Vourture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vourture tries to get out of the position.
The Irritator trying to control but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Vourture looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Irritator is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The Irritator drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Irritator jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
The Irritator throwing strikes from guard but Vourture blocks nicely.
Vourture looking to control.
#SUB2#
The Irritator drops back looking for a leg! Vourture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vourture manages to kick The Irritator off! The Irritator jumps back into Vourture's guard.
Vourture is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vishis Vourture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
The Irritator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Irritator is fighting to break Vourture's control of his arms but Vourture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vishis Vourture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vourture, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture! |
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Event:
TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Faith clinches up against the cage.
The Irritator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Irritator just leaning against Faith, taking a breather.
Faith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
The Irritator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faith.
A short left from The Irritator.
The Irritator can't break the clinch.
The Irritator stalling.
The Irritator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Irritator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faith backwards.
The Irritator misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Irritator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Faith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faith letting The Irritator take a breather here.
The Irritator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Faith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Irritator's defenses. #BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faith cracks The Irritator with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Irritator. Faith does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Irritator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faith lands a nice hook to The Irritator's body. The Irritator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Irritator misses with a wild body shot.
Faith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The Irritator gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Faith. #BC2#
The Irritator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Irritator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faith. #T2#
The Irritator slips under a jab from Faith.
Faith tries to clinch but The Irritator moves away
and The Irritator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faith lands an overhand right.
Faith misses with an uppercut
and The Irritator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Irritator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Irritator throws a lazy right hand but Faith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faith is looking to counter punch.
Faith takes a swing at The Irritator's ribcage but misses.
Faith stuns The Irritator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Faith swings widly with a right hand
and The Irritator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Faith is rocked!
The Irritator throws an overhand right that drops Faith like a sack of potatoes! The Irritator dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Irritator!
A relieved looking Randy The Irritator thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 570
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Walton lands a lovely overhand right.
Walton swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Irritator to counter with a crisp jab.
Walton misses with an uppercut
letting The Irritator counter with a right hand.
The Irritator connects with a right hand. Walton shakes it off.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walton throws the left hand but The Irritator avoids the punch easily.
The Irritator misses with a right hand
and Walton counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton tries to clinch
and Walton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Irritator misses with a double jab
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Walton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and The Irritator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Irritator manages to avoid it.
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Irritator has time to react.
The Irritator throws a shot to the body.
The Irritator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walton moves away.
The Irritator looks to score with a jab to the body but Walton is just out of range.#T2#
The Irritator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Irritator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton.
Walton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walton wants to clinch but The Irritator slips to the side
and The Irritator counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Irritator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Irritator throws a poor cross that misses
and Walton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walton defending well as The Irritator loads up on a big left hand.
The Irritator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
The Irritator looks to score with a jab to the body but Walton is just out of range.
The Irritator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from The Irritator misses
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
The Irritator swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Walton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walton.
A head punch on the inside from The Irritator fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Irritator is stalling here.
#BC#
The Irritator breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
The Irritator misses with a straight left.
Walton wants to counter the offense by The Irritator and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Irritator is looking to counter punch.
The Irritator misses the jab.
The Irritator misses with a series of wild punches.
Walton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Irritator.
The Irritator lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Irritator dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Irritator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like The Irritator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Irritator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walton.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Irritator was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Walton has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
The Irritator tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing The Irritator back against the cage.
Walton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Irritator misses with a punch on the inside.
The Irritator stalling the fight.
Walton lands an elbow inside that The Irritator shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.#T1#
Walton misses with some punches.
Come on The Irritator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Irritator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Irritator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walton just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Irritator working aggressively here.
The Irritator misses with some punches.
Walton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Irritator leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Irritator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton is struggling to control the position.
The Irritator taking a breather. #BC#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walton misses with an uppercut
enabling The Irritator to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator misses with a hook to the body
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Irritator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Irritator misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton misses with a hook
and The Irritator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Irritator looks to score with a jab to the body but Walton is just out of range.
Walton tries to move into range but The Irritator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Walton misses with an uppercut
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
The Irritator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walton counters with a nice body shot.
The Irritator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walton doesn't seem bothered though.
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randy The Irritator is winning the standup battle so far.
The Irritator swings widly with a right hand
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Walton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Irritator.
The Irritator throws a lazy right hand but Walton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Walton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and The Irritator counters with a straight right hand.
The Irritator misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Irritator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Irritator dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The Irritator jabs Walton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jim Bob Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. The Irritator catches Walton right on the button with a cross.
The Irritator misses with a wild body shot.
The Irritator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Walton to counter with a crisp jab.
The Irritator has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#KD2#
Walton cracks The Irritator with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Walton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning The Irritator to stand back up!#ROC2#The Irritator is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton avoids the body shot from The Irritator.
It seemed like Walton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh The Irritator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton weaves into range and cracks The Irritator right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! The Irritator goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Walton is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob Walton! |
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Event:
CFC 556
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Panda closes the distance but The Irritator moves to the side
and The Irritator counters with a series of strikes. Panda will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Panda looking to score a takedown here. The Irritator is defending well but Panda drives through and ends up in The Irritator's guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
The Irritator isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks The Irritator on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda!
You can see the frustration on The Irritator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Irritator's coaches at PhoQus Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator tries to escape but Panda is in control. #T1#
The Irritator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Irritator being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but The Irritator is defending well.
The Irritator trying to control but Panda flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on The Irritator, looking for the choke.
The Irritator rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
The Irritator looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Panda gets his hands free as The Irritator looks to control.
Panda tries to get the hooks in deep but The Irritator pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Panda is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Irritator taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Panda! |
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Event:
CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
The Irritator misses the shot to the body.
The Irritator moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
The Irritator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
The Irritator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Irritator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Hopson dives in and scores a takedown into The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator looking to control.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Irritator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Irritator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Irritator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Irritator trying to keep a closed guard but Hopson is proving a slippery customer.
The Irritator is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Irritator on the side of the head.#CL#
The Irritator gets a clinch.
Hopson misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hopson is looking to break free of the clinch but The Irritator has double underhooks.
Hopson tries to circle away but The Irritator has him pinned against the cage.
Hopson has had enough of the clinch but The Irritator keeps him there for the moment.
The Irritator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Irritator moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Irritator sprawls well. The Irritator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hopson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Irritator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
The Irritator has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hopson stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Irritator is retaining full guard.
Hopson is fighting to break The Irritator's control of his arms but The Irritator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like The Irritator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Irritator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator lands with a hook. Hopson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopson fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Irritator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator lands a body shot.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The Irritator misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
Hopson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Irritator is fending him off so far but Hopson persists. Nope, The Irritator circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopson cracks The Irritator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Irritator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The Irritator lands with a nice body punch.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hopson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Irritator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson throws the left hand but The Irritator avoids the punch easily.
The Irritator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Irritator.
Nice takedown defense from The Irritator. No joy for Hopson on that attempt.
The Irritator is looking to counter punch.
Randy The Irritator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
The fighters circling - The Irritator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Irritator blocks a jab.
The Irritator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Irritator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The Irritator staying out of range there.
It looked like The Irritator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopson slips a jab from The Irritator.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Irritator defends it well.
Nice shot by Hopson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Irritator misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Irritator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Irritator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
The Irritator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Irritator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Irritator is looking to stand up but Hopson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
The Irritator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Irritator stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopson. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopson throws a lazy uppercut
and The Irritator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hopson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of The Irritator's head but The Irritator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Irritator throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
The Irritator looks to land a combination but Hopson avoids it well.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
The Irritator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Hopson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hopson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Irritator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Irritator has time to react.
Hopson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopson with the counter takedown but The Irritator avoids it easily.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from The Irritator misses its target.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
The Irritator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Irritator tries to move into range but Hopson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Hopson.
The Irritator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
The Irritator wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
The Irritator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Irritator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.#T2#
The Irritator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but The Irritator is out of range.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopson cracks The Irritator with a good jab.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Irritator.
The Irritator throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Hopson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
The Irritator is pulling down on Hopson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hopson, at least for the moment.
The Irritator continues to stall.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
The Irritator looking to control.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
Hopson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Irritator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopson is in close to The Irritator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Irritator trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
enabling The Irritator to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
The Irritator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Irritator misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
The Irritator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Irritator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Irritator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Irritator throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Irritator is trying is best to control the position here.
The Irritator is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hopson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Irritator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Hopson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hopson is thwarting The Irritator's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
The Irritator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
The Irritator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.#T2#
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but The Irritator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. The Irritator saw that one coming.
The Irritator blocks a jab.
The Irritator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Irritator wants it to stay on the feet.
The Irritator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson throws a hook but The Irritator blocks it.
It looked like The Irritator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopson.
Nice defenses there by The Irritator.
A jab from Hopson misses.
A jab from The Irritator misses.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson lands a jab.#T3#
A big right from Hopson misses.
The Irritator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Irritator takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Irritator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopson somewhat.
The Irritator slips under a jab from Hopson.
Donk. Hopson catches The Irritator right on the button with a cross.
The Irritator misses with a hook.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Irritator. #T4#
Hopson scores with a nice strike.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Irritator's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Irritator. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Irritator lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopson tests The Irritator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Irritator on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and The Irritator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson throws the left hand but The Irritator avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from The Irritator misses its target.
Hopson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson shoots in looking for a takedown but The Irritator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and The Irritator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The Irritator moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
The Irritator decides to pull guard. #SUB#
The Irritator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopson is aware though and is defending well.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
The Irritator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
The Irritator has his foot on Hopson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopson works his way back into a safe position though.
Randy The Irritator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Irritator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
Randy The Irritator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Hopson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Irritator ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopson throws a hook but The Irritator blocks it.
The Irritator takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Irritator misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but The Irritator uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopson.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
The Irritator moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from The Irritator misses its intended target.
Hopson misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
The Irritator loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The Irritator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
The Irritator clinches up with Hopson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
The Irritator pulls guard effortlessly.
The Irritator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
The Irritator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson trying to control but The Irritator is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse-James Hopson.
I've got Hopson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new bantamweight champion!
Jesse-James Hopson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 541
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raven.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Irritator as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Raven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Irritator lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Irritator stalling.
The Irritator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Irritator is pressed up against the cage. Raven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Irritator down to the mat. The Irritator avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ravens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raven tries to clinch but The Irritator is having none of it.
The Irritator lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Irritator was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Irritator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raven somewhat.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven walks into a jab.#T2#
Raven goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
Raven tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Raven wants the takedown. The Irritator is fighting it off but Raven persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Irritator's guard against the cage.
Raven being controlled here momentarily.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Irritator is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Raven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Irritator pulls Raven in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Raven looking to pass the guard.
The Irritator has his hands on Raven's head, controlling the position.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Irritator holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Irritator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Raven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Irritator is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Irritator is trying to control Raven's posture but Raven avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Irritator dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raven shoots in but The Irritator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from The Irritator.
The Irritator lands a head shot.
The Irritator scores with a hook.
Raven moves in looking to clinch but The Irritator pushes him off.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Raven doesn't manage to clinch there - The Irritator circles away.
Nice body punch from The Irritator.
The Irritator slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Irritator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven ducks right into an uppercut from The Irritator.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Raven closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raven on the side of the head.
The Irritator digs a good hook to Raven's body.
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Irritator pinned against the cage. The Irritator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by The Irritator. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The Irritator lands the left hand.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Irritator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by The Irritator. Beautiful body shot.
The Irritator stuffs the takedown.
Raven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raven dives in for a single leg takedown but The Irritator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Irritator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raven is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Irritator to keep the fight standing.
Raven letting The Irritator take a breather here.
The Irritator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Irritator fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as The Irritator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raven doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from The Irritator. #CL#
Raven closes the distance and pushes The Irritator back into the cage.
The Irritator is leaning against Raven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Irritator, as that shot connected.
Raven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Irritator connects with a single shot there.
Randy The Irritator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raven shoots for a takedown but The Irritator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Irritator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The Irritator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Raven clinches up with The Irritator and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
The Irritator manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Irritator lands an uppercut.
Raven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Irritator smiles and moves away.
The Irritator lands a jab.
The Irritator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven. #TD#
Raven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raven is looking to take a break and control but The Irritator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Irritator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raven shoots in for a double leg but The Irritator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raven darts in trying to clinch
and The Irritator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Irritator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Irritator to score with a decent uppercut.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Raven shoots in for a double leg but The Irritator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Irritator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. 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.
Raven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Irritator cracks Raven with an open hand slap.#T1#
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Irritator scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Raven is rocked!
The Irritator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Raven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Irritator scores with a hook.
Raven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Irritator but The Irritator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - The Irritator coming out on top.
The Irritator closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Raven! The Irritator dives in looking to finish! Raven is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Irritator!
A less than humble Randy The Irritator misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Zane Raven spoke after the fight, saying 'Death is in the air…'. |
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Event:
CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
Juncker blocks an uppercut.
The Irritator misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Irritator stalling in the clinch.
The Irritator lands a right hand.
Juncker jumps guard but The Irritator stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Irritator is continuing to stall.#T1#
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Irritator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Irritator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Juncker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Juncker working the ground and pound but The Irritator is defending the strikes.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Juncker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
The Irritator trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Juncker landing a few strikes.
The Irritator is looking for a sweep.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
The Irritator is trying to escape the position but Juncker is controlling the position. #T4#
The Irritator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juncker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker throws an elbow but The Irritator slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juncker working the ground and pound.
Juncker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Juncker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Irritator tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker in the domination position with The Irritator hanging on.#SUB#
Juncker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Irritator, who protects the arm well.
The Irritator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Juncker dominated that round.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by The Irritator, which made it look bad.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Irritator wants to clinch but Juncker slips to the side#TD#
and Juncker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Irritator!
Juncker working away.
Juncker takes a little break here. The Irritator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Irritator struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juncker off and has taken his back!
The Irritator not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
The Irritator trying to control momentarily.
Juncker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Irritator can do to turn this around?#T1#
The Irritator keeps control of the position easily here as Juncker tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that The Irritator 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.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking to break Juncker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juncker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Irritator will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Juncker trying to control the hands but The Irritator breaks the grip. #SUB2#
The Irritator working for a choke but Juncker is defending well. #SUB2#
Juncker is in a bad position with The Irritator working for a choke. Juncker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving. #T2#
Juncker is really struggling to control The Irritator but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Irritator controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juncker postures up.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
The Irritator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
The Irritator looking to control.
The Irritator has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
The Irritator working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator circles away easily
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Irritator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by The Irritator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy The Irritator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Juncker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Irritator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker wants to clinch.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The Irritator rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juncker goes for a takedown attempt but The Irritator pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. 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.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juncker fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator controlling Juncker's posture. #T1#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Irritator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Irritator has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juncker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juncker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Irritator is fending him off so far but Juncker persists. Nope, The Irritator circles away and we're back to standing.
The Irritator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Irritator leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juncker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator misses with a punch to the body.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Irritator is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
The Irritator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juncker takes a shot to the head.
The Irritator scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Irritator lands with a right to the head.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Irritator lands a hook that snaps the head of Juncker backwards.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
The Irritator manages to break the clinch.
The Irritator throws a hook to the side of Juncker's head but Juncker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juncker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juncker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Irritator swivels and escapes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juncker working away.
The Irritator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Irritator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Irritator is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Juncker landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy The Irritator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Irritator has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy The Irritator!
In his post fight interview, Randy The Irritator started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The Irritator clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Irritator.
Vincent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vincent manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vincent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Irritator.
Vincent swings wildly with an uppercut but The Irritator uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and The Irritator counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Irritator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
The Irritator pulls Vincent into guard.
#SUB#
The Irritator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vincent defends well.#SUB#
The Irritator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Irritator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Irritator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between The Irritator's legs - danger averted.
Vincent lands a couple of digs.#T1#
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
The Irritator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
The Irritator isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vincent stacks The Irritator on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vincent!
The Irritator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vincent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Irritator is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but The Irritator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Irritator dodges the ground and pound from Vincent.
The Irritator is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Vincent creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
The Irritator prevents Vincent from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vincent scoring with punches and elbows.
Vincent is chipping away with strikes.
The Irritator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vincent's best efforts.
Vincent trying to control the action but The Irritator is working from the bottom.
The Irritator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vincent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vincent's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Irritator tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The Irritator looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
The Irritator is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Vincent is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Irritator gets his way!
Will The Irritator go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vincent tries to escape but The Irritator has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
The Irritator tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
The Irritator looking for the RNC.
The Irritator is trying to stick to Vincent's back but Vincent is turning into The Irritator. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Irritator's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vincent.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The Irritator is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent stands up over The Irritator, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The Irritator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vincent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Irritator dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vincent scores with a punch to the head.
Vincent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Irritator moves away.
The Irritator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vincent manages to circle out of the way.
Vincent lands with a shot to the body.
The Irritator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vincent misses with a wild body shot.
The Irritator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Irritator tries to clinch but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and The Irritator counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vincent throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
The Irritator pulls Vincent into guard.
#SUB#
The Irritator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vincent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vincent advances position into side control!
The Irritator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vincent is putting a hurting on The Irritator here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Irritator regains half guard.
The Irritator wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
Vincent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vincent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Irritator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Irritator wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The Irritator has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vincent. Oh but The Irritator has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vincent goes limp - he's gone! The Irritator jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy The Irritator!
Randy The Irritator 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:
Very Wacky 2 - QF
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
The Irritator throws a lazy head kick
letting Prime Time counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator throws a head kick that misses.
Prime Time feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for The Irritator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As The Irritator looks to move away, Prime Time throws a big counter combo but The Irritator just gets out of the way.#T1#
Prime Time looks to land a combination. The Irritator sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Prime Time misses.
The Irritator throws a counter combo.
The Irritator misses the shot to the body.
Prime Time appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Irritator scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Prime Time blocks a head kick by The Irritator.
Prime Time is looking to counter with a body kick.
Prime Time misses with a few strikes there.
Prime Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Prime Time showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prime Time has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Prime Time! |
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