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Event:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slappin.
Slappin misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Slappin didn't expect that.
Slappin is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to pass into half guard but Slappin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slappin is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yamasaki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slappin rolls with it to try and escape but Yamasaki cranks on the arm and Slappin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gordy has closed the distance and engaged Slappin in a clinch.
Slappin missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Slappin tightens his grip and picks Gordy up, before dumping him to the ground. Gordy manages to land in guard.
Gordy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gordy has his foot on Slappin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slappin works his way back into a safe position though.
Slappin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slappin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slappin wants to stand and escape but instead Gordy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordy is one step ahead there.
Gordy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Slappin controlling the position.
Gordy controlling from the top position.
Slappin looking to control but Gordy passes into half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordy controlling the action here.
Slappin wants to control but Gordy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slappin wants to control but Gordy passes into side.
#T3#
Slappin tries to improve position but can't.
Gordy controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gordy darts in and clinches Slappin up against the cage.#TD#
Gordy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slappin uses from the top position.
Slappin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Slappin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slappin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gordy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Slappin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gordy's body to avoid the submission. Gordy has instead reached around Slappin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gordy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terrence Gordy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Terrence Gordy waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Slappin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slappin's brow.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Rizzo avoids the elbow strike from Slappin, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slappin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Andy Slappin has been cut.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slappin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slappin is defending well for now.
Slappin dodges an elbow strike from Rizzo.
#T1#
Rizzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin has Rizzo pushed against the cage.
Slappin blocks a body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo dodges an elbow strike from Slappin.
Rizzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Slappin pulls Rizzo into guard.
Slappin is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Slappin keeps moving. #T2#
Slappin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVB#
Slappin content to stall in guard here.
Slappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slappin on the ground.
It looks like Slappin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Slappin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slappin is aware though and is defending well.
Slappin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rizzo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slappin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.#CL#
Rizzo clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Slappin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slappin's gas tank.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slappin jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Slappin around his waist. Slappin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Slappin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Slappin blocks it.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Slappin avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Slappin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slappin working aggressively here.
Slappin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Slappin's ribcage.
Slappin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slappin fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin blocks an elbow strike.
Slappin is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rizzo pushes Slappin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Slappin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slappin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slappin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo. #CL#
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries to work over Slappin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slappin's defenses.
Slappin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses.
Slappin takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Slappin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rizzo avoids it.
Slappin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Rizzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Slappin.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the side of Slappin's head.
Slappin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Slappin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slappin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slappin is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slappin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slappin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Rizzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slappin misses with a body shot.
Rizzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##CL#
Rizzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Slappin shrugs off.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Slappin is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Slappin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Slappin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rizzo, and another! Slappin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin slaps away a takedown attempt from Norman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slappin feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Slappin forces Norman back against the cage and clinches.
Norman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slappin.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Slappin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman jumps guard but Slappin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slappin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norman's defenses.
Slappin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slappin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. 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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slappin obliges.#TD#
Norman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slappin can't fight it off and eventually Norman manages to take the fight to the floor. Slappin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Norman drops back looking for a leg! Slappin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slappin manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Slappin's guard.
Norman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Slappin is looking to stand up but Norman isn't so interested in that idea.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slappin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Norman trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom.
Norman working away.
Slappin is trying to improve his position.
Norman taking a breather here. #SUB#
Norman has hold of Slappin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Slappin seems comfortable defending it but Norman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Slappin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Slappin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Norman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slappin under the eye.
Slappin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Slappin.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Slappin moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slappin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slappin! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slappin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Slappin is controlling him.
Slappin stalling.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Yamasaki 's eye.
Slappin has Yamasaki pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Slappin.
#T2#
Slappin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Slappin has him pressed against the cage.
Slappin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slappin tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamasaki is trying to push Slappin away but Slappin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Slappin.
Yamasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Slappin stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Slappin.
Slappin tries to clinch there but Yamasaki circles away.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Slappin.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Slappin wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slappin's hands.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slappin under the eye.
Slappin walks into a jab.
Slappin tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamasaki misses the target.#T4##CL2#
Slappin instigates a clinch.
Slappin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Yamasaki being controlled against the cage.
Slappin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yamasaki up against the cage.
Slappin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slappin lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slappin tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike from Slappin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch lands to the side of Slappin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Slappin is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Yamasaki throws a pinpoint strike between Slappin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Slappin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yamasaki scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Yamasaki!
A very excited looking Mario Yamasaki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin tries to clinch but Agro is having none of it.
Agro attempts a counter takedown but Slappin avoids it well and moves away.
Slappin wants to clinch but Agro slips to the side#TD#
and Agro counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Agro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slappin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Agro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slappin's guard.
Slappin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Agro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Agro is working for a kimura but Slappin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agro is thwarting Slappin's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Slappin is defending against the submission attempts here by Agro.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slappin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Slappin is defending against the submission attempts here by Agro.
Slappin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Agro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slappin wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Agro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Agro is looking for a kimura but Slappin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agro to get the leverage.
Slappin is looking to control Agro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slappin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Agro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agro prevents Slappin from standing back up.
#SUB#
Slappin makes his way to full guard, as Agro worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Agro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slappin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Agro, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Slappin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Agro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slappin has managed to get both his arms back between Agro's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2#
Slappin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slappin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slappin tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Agro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slappin's guard.#SUB#
Agro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slappin dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Agro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slappin is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Slappin stands and steps away. Agro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slappin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Slappin tries to clinch there but Agro circles away.
Slappin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slappin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andy Slappin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slappin tries to clinch up#TD#
and Agro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slappin won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Agro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Agro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slappin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slappin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Agro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Agro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Slappin moves in looking to clinch but Agro pushes him off.#CL2#
Slappin closes the distance and pushes Agro back into the cage.
Slappin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Agro can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin scores with a knee to the head.
Slappin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Slappin controlling the action here for a moment.
Slappin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Agro up against the cage.
Slappin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
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.
Agro wants to take the fight to the mat but Slappin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Agro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slappin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Agro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slappin tries to close the distance and clinch but Agro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Slappin rushes Agro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slappin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slappin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Slappin.
Nice elbow from Slappin. #T3#
Agro tries to score a body lock takedown but Slappin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slappin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slappin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slappin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slappin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andy Slappin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slappin stalls. #T4#
Agro wants a takedown.
Slappin slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Slappin.
Slappin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agro feinted with a counter takedown.
Slappin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Agro tries to counter with a takedown but Slappin is quick to defend against it.
Slappin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Agro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Agro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Agro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michel Agro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agro won't allow Slappin to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Agro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slappin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Agro, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Slappin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##CL2#
Slappin darts in and clinches Agro up against the cage.
Slappin lands a nice elbow.
Agro wants to take the fight to the mat but Slappin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slappin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slappin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Slappin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slappin controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Slappin.
Slappin gets underhooks to prevent Agro's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Slappin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slappin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Agro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slappin can turn it around.
Slappin gets underhooks to prevent Agro's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Agro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slappin avoiding damage.
Agro wants a takedown.
Agro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slappin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slappin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Slappin lands a good knee to the midsection. Agro won't want to take too many of those.
Slappin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Agro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Agro is trying to drag Slappin to the mat but Slappin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slappin stalling the fight.
Slappin working Agro over with knees to the body.#T4#
Agro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Michel Agro has been cut.
Slappin stalling in the clinch.
Slappin looking to throw knees to the head but Agro is blocking nicely.
Slappin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Agro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slappin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Slappin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Slappin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slappin 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Slappin! |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nakagata Jr tries to clinch there but Slappin circles away.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Slappin moves into the clinch.
Slappin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slappin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Slappin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakagata Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagata Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.
Slappin throwing strikes but missing.
Slappin stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagata Jr.#T1#
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely.
Slappin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slappin is fighting to break Nakagata Jr's control of his arms but Nakagata Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagata Jr looking to control.
Slappin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagata Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Slappin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Nakagata Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slappin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slappin is one step ahead there.
Nakagata Jr managing to control the position.
Slappin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagata Jr on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slappin is now in half guard.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to control from half guard but Nakagata Jr is working away.
Nakagata Jr moves into full guard.
Nakagata Jr controlling Slappin's posture.
Nakagata Jr wants to improve his position but instead Slappin has moved into half guard.
#T3#
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. Slappin connects with a nice short shot to Nakagata Jr's temple.
Nakagata Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slappin.
Slappin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakagata Jr defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Slappin seems content to control.
Slappin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakagata Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slappin trying to control the action but Nakagata Jr is working from the bottom.
Slappin is really struggling to control Nakagata Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nakagata Jr has hold of Slappin's hands but Slappin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagata Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin trying to pass the guard but Nakagata Jr defending well. #T4#
Slappin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.
Slappin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagata Jr is pulling down on Slappin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slappin, at least for the moment.
Nakagata Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Slappin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slappin working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Slappin dominated that round.
That's time! Slappin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slappin tries for a takedown but Nakagata Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a double leg but Slappin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakagata Jr is defended easily by Slappin.#TD#
Slappin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakagata Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nakagata Jr wants to clinch.
Slappin dives in and grabs Nakagata Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes down on Slappin's head and hops out.
Slappin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagata Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Slappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soshito Nakagata Jr.#T1#
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakagata Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slappin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slappin did well to prevent Nakagata Jr getting side control.
Nakagata Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slappin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slappin and Nakagata Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.
Slappin struggling a bit here.
Slappin seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagata Jr dominates the positioning.
Slappin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagata Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
Slappin is trying to control Nakagata Jr's posture but Nakagata Jr avoids it.
Nakagata Jr trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slappin wants to control but Nakagata Jr postures up.#T3#
Nakagata Jr tries to advance to mount but Slappin denies him.
Andy Slappin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagata Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slappin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Slappin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nakagata Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slappin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagata Jr wants to control for a moment but Slappin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slappin wants to get back to full guard.
Slappin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Slappin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slappin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soshito Nakagata Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Slappin misses.
Nakagata Jr moves away from the strike by Slappin.
Nakagata Jr shoots in for a takedown but Slappin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Slappin. Slappin maintains the clinch.
Nakagata Jr can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nakagata Jr has picked Slappin up - he's going for a ride! Nakagata Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slappin is holding on to half guard well.
Slappin is looking to control Nakagata Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slappin avoid being mounted?
Slappin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slappin tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slappin is controlling Nakagata Jr's trapped leg to prevent Nakagata Jr from advancing to side control.#T1#
Slappin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Nakagata Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagata Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Slappin is retaining full guard.
Slappin pulls Nakagata Jr in to control the position.
Slappin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakagata Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Slappin throwing strikes from guard but Nakagata Jr blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Nakagata Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slappin defends it easily.#T2#
Nakagata Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep here but Slappin controlling him for the moment.
Slappin postures up.
#SUB2#
Nakagata Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagata Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagata Jr is retaining full guard.
Slappin is working Nakagata Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Slappin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slappin wants to control from the top but Nakagata Jr keeps moving.
Nakagata Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Nakagata Jr has gone for a leg lock! Slappin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakagata Jr's guard.#REVR#
Slappin 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. #T4#
Nakagata Jr has control of Slappin's left arm, preventing Slappin from doing any damage.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Slappin in close.
Nakagata Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slappin postures up in Nakagata Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nakagata Jr blocks it.
Nakagata Jr controlling the position.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Slappin postures up.
Nakagata Jr keeping moving, preventing Slappin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slappin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakagata Jr's head.
Nakagata Jr has momentary wrist control but Slappin slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Slappin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slappin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Slappin! |
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Event:
CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Slappin misses the shot to the body.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slappin shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slappin motions for Hale to come forward. Slappin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hale clinches with his opponent.
Hale pushes Slappin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
Hale lands a left hand.
Slappin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Slappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Slappin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Slappin.
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slappin backwards.
Hale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hale pushes Slappin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hale breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hale. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hale forces Slappin back against the cage and clinches.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hale.
Hale lands a left hand.
Slappin looking for a takedown.
Hale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slappin up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slappins head. #T2#
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Slappin controls his hands.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slappins head.
Hale lands a body punch.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Hale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slappin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Slappin backwards. #ROC2#Slappin is rocked!
Hale throws a big uppercut that drops Slappin! More strikes from Hale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Slappin lies dazed against the cage as Hale celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale made sure to mention his sponsor, White Gorilla in his post fight interview. |
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