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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aston sizes up Deadly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aston cracks Deadly with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Deadly has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Aston.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Aston! Deadly is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Aston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deadly's hands.#CUT#It looks like Frank Deadly has been cut.
Deadly closes the distance but Addams moves to the side
and Addams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Addams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deadly looks winded!#KD#
Addams drops Deadly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Deadly looks back up at him and smiles so Addams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Deadly is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams moves in close and cracks Deadly with a massive right hand! Deadly, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Addams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Addams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Boomkin misses its intended target.
Deadly slips a straight right by Boomkin.
Boomkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Boomkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Frank Deadly has been cut.
Boomkin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Deadly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boomkin's guard.#SUB2#
Deadly drops back looking for a leg! Boomkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boomkin manages to kick Deadly off! Deadly jumps back into Boomkin's guard. #SUB2#
Deadly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Deadly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadly prevents Boomkin from getting back to his feet.
Boomkin wants to sweep here but Deadly controlling him for the moment.
Boomkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boomkin tries to get out of the position.
Deadly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Deadly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deadly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deadly postures up in Boomkin's guard and throws a big left but Boomkin blocks it. #SUB2#
Deadly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deadly prevents Boomkin from getting back to his feet.
Deadly trying to control but Boomkin is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Deadly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deadly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boomkin has momentary wrist control but Deadly slips an elbow through the middle.
Boomkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deadly wants to control from the top but Boomkin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boomkin misses with a hook. Deadly ducked under it nicely.
Deadly feints the counter takedown.
Boomkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Deadly counters with a one-two to the body.
Boomkin throws an overhand right that lands on Deadly's shoulder, as Deadly tries to avoid the shot.
Deadly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boomkin defends it well.
Deadly walks into a left hand.
Boomkin misses with a hook.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Deadly.
Deadly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boomkin thuds a left hand into Deadly's body.
Deadly looks winded!
Deadly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boomkin.#KD#
Boomkin sends Deadly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boomkin is motioning to the referee to let Deadly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Deadly is rocked!
Boomkin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Deadly out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Synjin Boomkin!
A very excited looking Synjin Boomkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mazini drives through with a takedown into Deadly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mazini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazini trying to control but Deadly is working from the bottom.
Mazini throws an elbow that misses. Deadly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mazini's guard. Nice move by Deadly!#REVB#
Deadly controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Deadly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazini wants to sweep here but Deadly controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Deadly wants to control from the top but Mazini keeps moving. #SUB#
Mazini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deadly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deadly wants to control from the top but Mazini keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Deadly controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mazini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mazini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deadly is trying to control Mazini's posture but Mazini avoids it.
Deadly regains half guard.
Deadly wants to control but Mazini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Mazini trying to advance position but Deadly counters by regaining guard.
Mazini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deadly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mazini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mazini looking to sit in guard and control but Deadly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deadly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadly postures up.
Mazini is really struggling to control Deadly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mazini being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mazini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Deadly or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazini, which made it look bad.
Marco Mazini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mazini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazini lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadly moves into full guard.
Mazini throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mazini looking to pass the guard.
Mazini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deadly pulls Mazini in close to prevent any damage.
Mazini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deadly can do to turn this around?
Mazini looking to sit in guard and control but Deadly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mazini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deadly controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mazini holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Mazini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deadly controls the pace.
Mazini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mazini tries to get out of the position.
Mazini trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mazini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deadly trying to control but Mazini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Mazini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deadly manages to get to full guard.
Mazini wants to control from the top but Deadly keeps moving.
Mazini tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadly is retaining full guard. #T4#
Deadly is pulling down on Mazini's head to control his posture.
Mazini looking to sit in guard and control but Deadly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Deadly trying to control but Mazini is working from the bottom.
Mazini wants to sweep here but Deadly controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Deadly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Deadly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Deadly tries to clinch there but Mazini circles away.
#TD#
Mazini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazini wants to pass to mount but Deadly is defending the position.
Mazini is looking to stall here but Deadly recovers full guard.
Deadly seems keen to control Mazini's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Deadly keeping moving, preventing Mazini from controlling successfully.
Mazini landing with the ground and pound.
Deadly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazini.
Deadly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazini trying to control the position from guard on top but Deadly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Deadly has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mazini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mazini looking to score a takedown here. Deadly is defending well but Mazini drives through and ends up in Deadly's guard.
Deadly controls Mazini momentarily but Mazini frees himself.
Mazini looking to sit in guard and control but Deadly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Deadly trying to control but Mazini is working from the bottom.
Deadly controlling from the top position.
Deadly trying to control but Mazini is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marco Mazini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deadly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mazini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deadly is trying to defend but Mazini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadly is staying active underneath Mazini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Mazini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Mazini!
A relieved looking Marco Mazini 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:
YL 41: SUPERFIGHT
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Dimitriou misses.
Paterson throws the kick towards the body but Dimitriou avoids it.
Dimitriou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimitriou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paterson in his tracks.
Dimitriou lands a nice shot that snaps Paterson 's head back.
Paterson misses with a double jab.
Dimitriou cracks the inside of Paterson 's front leg.
Paterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitriou misses the target.
Paterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitriou.
Dimitriou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Dimitriou moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Dimitriou manages to break the clinch.
Paterson scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Dimitriou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paterson . That one must have hurt.
Dimitriou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimitriou throws a series of punches but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dimitriou scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Dimitriou closes the distance and clinches.
Dimitriou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dimitriou keeps control of Paterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Dimitriou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paterson .
Paterson misses with a body kick.
Paterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimitriou circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dimitriou to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A big left from Paterson misses.
Dimitriou scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Dimitriou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paterson doesn't seem phased though.
Dimitriou connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dimitriou finds it's way through Paterson 's defenses. #ROC2#
Paterson is rocked!
Paterson walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Paterson is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andris Dimitriou!
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Event:
YL 40: Raharuhi v Tyson
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Smurf moves to clinch but Shen breaks away
and Shen counters with a straight right hand.
Smurf throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smurf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shen counters with a stiff right hand.
Papa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smurf looks winded!
Smurf misses with the body kick
and Shen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Shen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shen scores with a nice head shot.
Smurf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smurf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Smurf is rocked!
Smurf walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tygan Shen!
The defeated Papa Smurf had this to say: 'i'll be back!'.
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Event:
FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James lands a jab to Wehmer's midsection.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wehmer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Barney Wehmer has been cut.
Wehmer tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James thuds a left hand into Wehmer's body.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wehmer rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with the punch.
Wehmer fails with the takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Wehmer is rocked!
Wehmer with a poor takedown
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Wehmer to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Wehmer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wehmer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
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Event:
B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lange cracks a nice hook into Yamada's ribs.
Lange thumps Yamada with a low kick.
Lange lunges at Yamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamada's hand.
Lange looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Lange.
Yamada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamada off to one side.
Yamada looks winded!
Yamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lange. Lange obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lange.
That kick from Lange tenderised Yamada's leg. Yamada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lange connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange digs a good body shot into Yamada's ribs.
Lange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Yamada is rocked!
Lange throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Lange finish him?
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
Lange lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lange connects with a right hand. Yamada shakes it off.
Lange measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yamada! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Heinrich Lange!
Our winner, Heinrich Lange, 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:
Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Wobblinger avoids the head kick by King.
A combination from Wobblinger does no damage.
King's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wobblinger throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
As Wobblinger backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Wobblinger manages to avoid it all.
Wobblinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Wobblinger gets a clinch. #BC#
Wobblinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wobblinger throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobblinger throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and King counters with a head kick that drops Wobblinger to the mat! Wobblinger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Wobblinger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobblinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a huge right that knocks Wobblinger out cold! King is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve King!
Steve King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
YL 35: Dixon v Haller
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Ripper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.
Ripper misses with a looping right.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Ripper.
Ripper is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripper.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Ripper.
#T1#
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Tyson.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripper missing with knees to the body.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Ripper's ribcage. Ripper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson is leaning against Ripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson pushes Ripper back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Ripper's head.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Tyson gets through Ripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripper working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Ripper is rocked!
Tyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Ripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson lands a left hand.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Tyson lands a body punch.
Tyson creates a bit of distance and cracks Ripper with a big uppercut! Ripper goes down! The referee pushes Tyson away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Ripper make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Tyson takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Deno Ripper stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is in my blood'.
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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Zappa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bailey pinned against the cage. Bailey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bailey!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zappa.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Zappa avoids it well.
Bailey backing away here, and Zappa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zappa is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bailey moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Bailey!
In his post fight interview, Ray Bailey gave a big smile as he said 'i'm a bad mother fucker and i'm only getting better, hide your wives and girlfriends I am going to beat up some pussy now..'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Spencer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dempsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy right hand. Spencer should have avoided that one. #TD#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dempsey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dempsey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spencer working Dempsey over with strikes.
Spencer slips a nice elbow through Dempsey's hands, connecting with Dempsey's forehead.
Spencer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Spencer decides to stand up.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Dempsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Spencer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Spencer has closed the distance and engaged Dempsey in a clinch.
Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
#T1#
Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Spencer has the dominant position.
Dempsey gets underhooks to prevent Spencer's takedown attempt.
Spencer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dempsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dempsey avoiding damage as Spencer throws knees to the body.
Spencer prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Dempsey on the inside.
Spencer wants a takedown.
#BC#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Dempsey counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spencer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey, which made it look bad.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Dempsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Max Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Spencer is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey knocks out Spencer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dempsey before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dempsey picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Semi Finals 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Paterson lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Palmer goes down! The ref sends Paterson to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Palmer is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#
It looks like Kabyn Palmer has been cut.
Palmer walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deano Paterson !
Kabyn Palmer spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry cows'.
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Event:
Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Yamada shoots in and drives through. Ki sprawls well.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but Ki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamada was covering up waiting for the punch and Ki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ki wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Ki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yamada can't keep his opponent in guard - Ki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ki is looking to advance position but Yamada won't allow it.
Ki not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Yamada's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yamada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamada keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamada missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Ki content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ki trying to pass the guard but Yamada defending well.
Ki controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ki is in Yamada's guard.
Yamada is looking to stand back up but Ki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yamada. #REVR##SUB2#
Ki is working for a kimura but Yamada is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Yamada is refusing to be controlled, as Ki sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ki is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ao Ki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ki throws a head kick that Yamada semi-blocks.
Yamada tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ki.
Ki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice takedown defense from Yamada. No joy for Ki on that attempt.
Yamada goes for a double leg but Ki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ki continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yamada closes the distance and clinches.
Yamada has Ki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamada tries to score a body lock takedown but Ki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. 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.#TD2#
Ki pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ki has his hands on Yamada's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ki trying to keep a closed guard but Yamada is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yamada is defending well. Ki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yamada has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ki celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Tomson with a poor takedown
and Wobblinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Tomson tries to move into range but Wobblinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomson shoots and misses
and Wobblinger counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Wobblinger both land. Nice combination.
Tomson shoots and misses
and Wobblinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Tomson's cut even more.
Louis Wobblinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tomson.
Tomson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wobblinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomson backs away from a small jab... but Wobblinger lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tomson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Wobblinger with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Louis Wobblinger!
In his post fight interview, Louis Wobblinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FFA: Pitbull Fight Night
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Heathen scores with a jab.#CL2#
Heathen darts in and clinches Wehmer up against the cage.
Wehmer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heathen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wehmer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Heathen.
Wehmer is trying to drag Heathen to the mat but Heathen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heathen.
Heathen lands with a left to the head.
Heathen lands a nice uppercut.
Heathen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heathen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Heathen on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heathen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wehmer.
Heathen scores with a shot to the side of Wehmer's head.
Heathen scores with a shoulder strike.
Heathen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heathen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Wehmer is rocked!
Heathen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Wehmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wehmer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heathen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heathen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heathen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wehmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Wehmer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heathen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wehmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wehmer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heathen is defending well.
Heathen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wehmer is breathing heavily.
Heathen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wehmer.
Heathen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wehmer or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heathen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Heathen.
Heathen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heathen throws a big uppercut that drops Wehmer! More strikes from Heathen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wehmer lies dazed against the cage as Heathen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Heathen!
Jeremy Heathen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want the 145 lbs strap now. Make it happen. I'll fight in two weight classes. I'll fight every two weeks if I have to. Let's set it up boss. '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 128
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dempsey throws a hook but Conlon blocks it.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conlon.
Conlon shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Conlon shoots in and bounces Dempsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dempsey trying to control the position.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conlon cracks Dempsey with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Dempsey working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon postures up and lands a big shot to Dempsey's brow.
Conlon scoring with some ground and pound.
Conlon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Conlon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dempsey's head.#T1#
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Conlon slips an elbow through the middle.
Conlon landing some decent shots from guard.
Conlon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Conlon slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Conlon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dempsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conlon working some strikes from top position.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dempsey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conlon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Conlon is in close to Dempsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conlon with a nice head shot there.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conlon distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Dempsey is rocked!#T2#
Conlon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dempsey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conlon lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conlon distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Conlon gets to his feet and stands over Dempsey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dempsey felt that one! Conlon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dempsey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Young Lions Thompson v Kennedy
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Palmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Paterson throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Paterson throws out a head kick that Palmer doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Palmer crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Palmer's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#
It looks like Kabyn Palmer has been cut.#CL#
Palmer pushes Paterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer throws the kick towards the body but Paterson avoids it.
Palmer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paterson scores with a jab to the head.
Palmer tries to land a body kick
and Paterson counters with a right hand that wobbles Palmer! He's out on his feet! Paterson follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Palmer out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Paterson jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deano Paterson !
In defeat, Kabyn Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'im sorry cows'.
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Event:
Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamada, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yamada looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stout just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yamada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stout gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isamu Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Stout looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yamada!
Yamada is looking to get back to his feet here but Stout is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yamada's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada staying busy and making it hard for Stout to control. #T1#
Stout might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Stout working for the choke.
Well, with Stout on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yamada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stout looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yamada taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Stout!
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Event:
FFA 25:
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Smoke connects with a right hand. Zappa shakes it off.
Zappa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.
Smoke throwing a counter right hand but Zappa manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Smoke.
Smoke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Zappa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
Smoke finds Zappa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zappa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Smoke lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zappa will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Smoke!
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Event:
Young Lions 170 T Round 8
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ripper throws a head kick but Fairtex moves out of range.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Ripper wants to land a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range.
Ripper wants to clinch.
Fairtex dips to his left and cracks Ripper with an uppercut!
Ripper tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Ripper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper wants to clinch.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ripper is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairtex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Ripper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ripper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Yoda Fairtex has been cut.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripper tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ripper closes the distance and clinches.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripper.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripper tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Ripper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fairtex looks winded!
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ripper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Ripper controls the action.
Ripper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Ripper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper tried to score with a low kick but Fairtex checks it.
Deno Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripper moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Deno Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Ripper closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Fairtex crashing to the mat! Fairtex uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Ripper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deno Ripper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
#T2#
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ripper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
Ripper tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deno Ripper will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ripper. Ripper obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Ripper moves into the clinch.
Ripper with a knee to the head.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper connects with a knee to the head.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex prevents Ripper from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ripper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ripper will feel that in the morning.#T1##CL#
Ripper gets a clinch.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fairtex.
Ripper tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ripper is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex. #BC#
Ripper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripper tries to clinch up
and Fairtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ripper has managed to clinch.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Deno Ripper did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ripper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fairtex counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairtex misses the target.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fairtex finds it's way through Ripper's defenses.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripper.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex moves away
and Fairtex counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ripper tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Ripper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ripper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Ripper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
As Fairtex tries to get set, Ripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Fairtex manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fairtex throws a looping overhand right but Ripper ducks down to avoid it.
Ripper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex wants to counter the offense by Ripper and move into the clinch position.
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fairtex rushes Ripper and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairtex gets through Ripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Ripper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ripper moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripper misses with a head kick.
Ripper scores with a nice strike.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Ripper saw that one coming.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripper wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yoda Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ripper.
Ripper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Good body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Ripper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fairtex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ripper misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ripper.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Ripper is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper blocks an uppercut.
Ripper lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ripper.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper with a knee to the head.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Ripper lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ripper.
Ripper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ripper connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deno Ripper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ripper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deno Ripper!
Deno Ripper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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