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Event:
GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Irons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Irons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Irons clinches up against the cage.
Irons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lucifer fails to land.
Lucifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irons.
Lucifer trying to land knees to the body.
Lucifer is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Irons controls his hands.
#BC#
Irons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irons throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucifer misses the target.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut.
Irons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irons defending well as Lucifer loads up on a big left hand.
David Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lucifer misses.
Irons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucifer.
A counter left hand to the body from Irons misses its target.#T1#
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Irons is rocked!
Lucifer throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irons is holding his hands too far apart here. Lucifer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Irons is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lucifer! |
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Event:
GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Rate slips a jab from Lucifer.
Lucifer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Rate closes the distance and clinches.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rate controls his hands.
Lucifer is trying to break free.
Rate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lucifer - that landed with a thud.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate has a couple of punches blocked by Lucifer.
Lucifer tries a body shot but Rate blocks it.
Lucifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rate is defending well for now.
Lucifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer working hard to break the clinch.
Lucifer throws a head punch that misses.
Lucifer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rate misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucifer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rate fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Rate.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate blocks an uppercut.
Lucifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucifer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer looks winded!
A short right from Rate on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Rate lands with a right to the head.
Rate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands a right hand.
Rate gets through Lucifer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rate.
Rate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rate lands with a light punch inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucifers head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rate.
Rate lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Rate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rate lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Lucifer is rocked!#T4#
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rate finish him?
Rate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lucifer to his knees! Rate keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Rate!
Peter Rate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Lucifer throws a right and a left that Yeats avoids nicely.
Yeats moves forwards but Lucifer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Yeats has been cut.
A punch combination from Lucifer misses.
Yeats slips a jab and a cross from Lucifer.
Lucifer throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Yeats counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lucifer tries for a takedown but Yeats manages to get underhooks.
Lucifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yeats.
Lucifer prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucifer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Yeats. 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.
Yeats keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucifer's efforts to push away.
Lucifer being controlled against the cage.
Yeats tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Yeats prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucifer is trying to pull guard but Yeats turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yeats can't break the clinch.
Lucifer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yeats to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yeats jumps into guard, dragging Lucifer to the mat.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yeats manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lucifer has a couple of punches blocked by Yeats.
#TD#
Yeats has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lucifer uses from the top position.
Yeats pulls Lucifer in close to prevent any damage.
Lucifer tries to stand but Yeats is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Yeats wants to sweep here but Lucifer controlling him for the moment.
Yeats has his hands on Lucifer's head, controlling the position.
Lucifer looks winded!#SUB#
Yeats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucifer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucifer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeats managing to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeats's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yeats wants to sweep here but Lucifer controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yeats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucifer pinned against the cage. Lucifer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yeats dives in and grabs Lucifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucifer pushes down on Yeats's head and hops out.
Lucifer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
David Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yeats moves into the clinch.
Lucifer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yeats is defending well.
Yeats is working for takedown but Lucifer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucifer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yeats pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Yeats rushes Lucifer and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Yeats decides to pull guard.
Yeats has his hands on Lucifer's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Yeats dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Yeats's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lucifer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut.
Lucifer scores with a one two! Yeats had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucifer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeats.
It looked like Yeats was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucifer.
Lucifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeats changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucifer misses with a combination
and Yeats counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lucifer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeats.#CL#
Yeats clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Yeats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucifer regains guard.
Lucifer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yeats dives into side control.
Lucifer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Lucifer seems a little lost for a moment, as Yeats dominates the positioning.#T1#
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet but Yeats is dominant here and he's now got Lucifer's back!
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yeats controlling from the back.
Yeats seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucifer for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Further stalling from Yeats.
Yeats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yeats working for a choke but Lucifer is defending well.
Yeats just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Yeats dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Yeats's cut.
That's time! Yeats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lucifer throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Yeats counters by clinching up.
Lucifer tries to break free but Yeats pushes him back against the cage.
Yeats is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Yeats manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yeats trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yeats is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet.
Yeats has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeats controlling from mount.
Lucifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lucifer has given up his back. Will we see Yeats going for some submissions?
Yeats is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Yeats has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yeats trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucifer doesn't escape. #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.#SUB#
Yeats looking to break Lucifer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lucifer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yeats will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yeats keeps control of the position easily here as Lucifer tries to buck him off.
Yeats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucifer can do to turn this around?#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Yeats is stinking the place up with his stalling.#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.#SUB#
Lucifer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
David Lucifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeats biding his time, controlling Lucifer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Yeats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeats, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Yeats! |
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