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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Horn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Horn trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Horn wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Horn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horn. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Horn thows an elbow strike that misses. James gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Horn doesn't seem too bothered but James quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Horn is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Horn really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Horn! #SU2#
Figueroa stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Figueroa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Figueroa moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figueroa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
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!
Horn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Figueroa walks away with a smile on his face. Horn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueroa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Figueroa dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Figueroa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horn backs up against the cage.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Figueroa. No joy for Horn on that attempt.
Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
Horn checks the leg kick.
Figueroa's corner calls for a 1-2. Figueroa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figueroa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Horn is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Figueroa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Horn. Horn tries to recover but Figueroa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Horn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa 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:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Kitano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn moves out of range as Kitano strikes.#TD#
Horn gets a takedown into half guard.
Horn stops Kitano from getting back to his feet.
Kitano is not content to let Horn control the position.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano wants to stand back up but Horn manages to pass into side control.
Kitano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Horn tries for a kimura but Kitano is defending well. #T1#
Kitano pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Horn decides to stand back up. Horn steps back and let's Kitano get back to his feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horn darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitano but Kitano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitano unleashes a big counter combination but Horn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horn fails to land the takedown.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Horn dives in and grabs Kitano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitano pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn fails with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a straight right hand.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Horn to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
Naoki Kitano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Horn closes the distance and pushes Keung back into the cage.
Keung can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Keung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Keung has the dominant position.#TD2#
Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keung uses from the top position.
Horn has his hands on Keung's head, controlling the position.
Horn wants to sweep here but Keung controlling him for the moment.
Keung stands and throws Horn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Horn seems a little lost for a moment, as Keung dominates the positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is trying to get back to half guard.
Keung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keung trying to control the position but Horn is working away.
Horn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keung's best efforts.
Keung is pressing down on Horn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horn is holding on for now. #T1#
Horn tries to get to full guard but Keung has control of the leg.
Horn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Keung has gone for a leg lock! Horn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keung's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Keung's legs - danger averted.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Horn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keung is keeping the position for now.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn landing with the ground and pound.
Horn trying to control but Keung is working from the bottom.
Horn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horn distracts Keung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn postures up in Keung's guard and throws a big left but Keung blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Keung pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage.
Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horn dives into side control.
Keung is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Keung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Horn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keung trying to remain calm as Horn controls from the top position.
Horn working away.
Horn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Horn 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.#T4#
Horn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Horn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keung is trying to escape and Horn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keung is forced to tap! Nice work there by Horn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alden Horn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horn. #TD2#
Bush gets caught napping as Horn dives in and scores a takedown. Bush manages to retain guard.
Bush has control of Horn's left arm, preventing Horn from doing any damage.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Horn is still trying to improve position.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horn working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
#T1#
Bush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Horn.
Bush stalling.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horn is trying to maintain the position but Bush is very close to passing his 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.
Horn is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush content just to control the position here.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush prevents Horn from getting the reversal.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Horn gets back to half guard.
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Horn!
Bush controlling his opponent.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has control of Horn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horn is looking to improve his position but Bush isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horn tries to improve his position but instead Bush has taken his back!
Bush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Horn to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Horn rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush tries to circle away but Horn has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Horn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bush regains guard immediately.
Bush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bush is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture.
Kyle Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Bush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bush lands a few punches from side control.
Bush wants to stand but Horn has his arm trapped.
Bush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bush stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##TD#
Bush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horn wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Bush moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Bush controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bush quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bush but it's paid off an Horn is forced to tap! Nice work by Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush! |
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