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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Duval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duval lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duval misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Duval didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamasaki trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duval is keeping the position for now.
Yamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Duval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamasaki being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Duval is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Duval keeps moving.
Yamasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duval is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duval wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duval seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Yamasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duval manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamasaki has Duval in his guard.#REVB#
Duval trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Yamasaki has an active guard here but Duval has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Duval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Yamasaki has his feet on Duval's thighs here. He's pushed Duval off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Duval screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 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 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Bunyons avoids the body shot from Duval.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Duval 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.
Bunyons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duval.
Bunyons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Duval closes the distance and clinches.
Bunyons prevents Duval from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bunyons is trying to trip Duval. He has hold of a leg but Duval is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bunyons persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval controls Bunyons momentarily but Bunyons frees himself.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Duval escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Duval has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duval throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
Duval has his hands on Bunyons's head, controlling the position.
Duval keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunyons 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. #SUB2#
Duval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyons looking to sit in guard and control but Duval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Duval postures up.
Bunyons is pulling down on Duval's head to control his posture. #T3#
Bunyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duval controlling from the top position.
Duval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyons controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself.
Duval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunyons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duval is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyons has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunyons walks into a stiff left hand from Duval.
Duval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyons doesn't seem bothered though.
Duval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunyons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duval finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunyons's head. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Bunyons has been cut.
Bunyons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duval looks to land a combination. Bunyons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duval connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Bunyons is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Duval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Duval steps into range and cracks Bunyons with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bunyons flops backwards and Duval dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Bunyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunyons seems to have got his legs back now.
Duval trying to control but Bunyons is working from the bottom.
Duval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duval throwing strikes from guard but Bunyons blocks nicely.
Duval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bunyons working a defensive guard here.
Bunyons pulls Duval in close to his closed guard and prevents Duval from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duval cracks Bunyons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason Duval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duval connects with a body shot that sends Bunyons's belly button to the back.
Mason Duval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duval lands a really nice looking cross but Bunyons seems unphased.
#T2#
Duval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duval.
A low kick from Duval misses #TD#
and Bunyons counters with a single leg into guard. Duval didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Duval is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Bunyons throwing strikes but missing.
Bunyons trying to move into half guard but instead Duval has managed to sweep!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duval wants to control from the top but Bunyons keeps moving.
Duval slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Bunyons is trying to control the position but Duval postures up.
Bunyons is really struggling to control Duval but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duval sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunyons's guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval postures up.
#SUB2#
Duval is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunyons is just riding it out for now. Duval eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunyons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duval.
Bunyons is trying to control but can't.
Duval throwing shots but Bunyons is blocking nicely.
Bunyons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bunyons.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bunyons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bunyons keeping moving, preventing Duval from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Duval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Duval gets a takedown into half guard.
Duval is keen to just control but Bunyons is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Duval is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunyons defends it well. #SUB#
Bunyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Duval trying to mount his opponent but Bunyons defends it. #SUB2#
Duval is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunyons is not content to let Duval control the position.
Duval wants to pass the guard but Bunyons is defending well.
Duval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunyons trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duval is pressing down on Bunyons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyons is holding on for now.
Bunyons wants to improve his position but Duval is controlling well.
Bunyons is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duval cracks Bunyons with an open hand slap.
Duval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bunyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Duval cracks Bunyons with a good jab.
Duval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunyons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duval cracks Bunyons with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bunyons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duval is trying to defend but Bunyons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bunyons is looking to advance position but Duval won't allow it.
Duval is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bunyons is keen to just control but Duval is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bunyons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duval sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bunyons controlling the action here.
Duval is looking to control Bunyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duval avoid being mounted?
Duval is looking to get back to full guard here but Bunyons has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Duval's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Duval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunyons is looking to take a break and control but Duval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Duval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Duval!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mason Duval made sure he mentioned White Gorilla, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Duval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duval.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chang.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Duval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chang staying out of range there.
Duval swings widly with a right hand
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chang lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Duval is rocked!
Duval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick lands for Chang.
#T1#
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Duval takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duval 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.
Duval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duval throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duval's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chang. That's going to slow Duval down.
Chang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Duval's head.
Oh Duval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Duval hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Chang!
A relieved looking Tommy Chang 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 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Norman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Norman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Norman controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Norman 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.
Duval is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Norman works to advance to full mount. Duval defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Duval has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Duval is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Norman is not going to allow Duval to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Duval tries to escape the position.
Duval trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in.
Duval's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym 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.
Norman keeps control of the position as Duval tries to break free.
I would not like to be Duval right now.
Duval trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Norman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Norman working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Norman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duval turns into Norman and is now in his guard.
Duval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman pulls Duval in close to prevent any damage.
Duval trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Norman is pulling down on Duval's head. It's preventing any offense from Duval, at least for the moment.
Norman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duval manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Norman 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. #SUB#
Duval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman stays in close to Duval's body and controls the position.
Duval working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Norman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duval is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duval has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Norman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duval wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norman is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
That's time! Duval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Duval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Norman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duval napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duval tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Duval is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Duval trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Norman is cranking Duval's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duval! He's tightened the choke and Duval is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Duval tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Duval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duval is looking to clinch.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
#CL2#
Duval moves into the clinch successfully.
Duval lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Duval is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Duval moves into the clinch.
Duval leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duval tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duval looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duval's efforts to push away.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duval wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Duval regains guard immediately.
Duval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Duval has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lee doesn't defend quickly enough and Duval has managed to lock this one up! Can Lee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Duval on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mason Duval! |
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