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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mardle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oconner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mardle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oconner throws a shot to the body.
Mardle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Oconner misses.
Mardle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oconner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mardle.
Oconner throws a hook to the side of Mardle's head but Mardle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mardle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oconner moves away.
Oconner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oconner slips a jab and a cross from Mardle.
Oconner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mardle's hands.
Mardle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oconner lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Oconner moves into range and clinches up with Mardle.
Mardle is trying to break free.
Oconner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oconner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mardle backwards. #T1#
Oconner lands with a short shot to the head.
Oconner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mardle blocking some punches.
Oconner tries to work over Mardle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oconner slowing the pace effectively.
Oconner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Oconner.
Mardle can't break the clinch.
Mardle being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mardle working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oconner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oconner.
Oconner pushes Mardle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oconner swings wildly with an uppercut but Mardle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Oconner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oconner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mardle working hard to break the clinch.
Mardle letting Oconner take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oconner working aggressively here.
Oconner working aggressively here.
Oconner prevents Mardle from breaking the clinch.
Oconner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oconner.
A frustrated look appears on Mardle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oconner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oconner keeps control of Mardle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oconner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mardle working hard to break the clinch.
Oconner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A hook to the body from Oconner.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oconner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oconner swings wildly with an uppercut but Mardle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mardle tries to break free but Oconner pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oconner.
Mardle working hard to break the clinch.
Oconner leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Oconner as the two fighters clinch.
Mardle tries to break free but Oconner pushes him back against the cage.
Oconner lands an uppercut.
A short left from Oconner. #ROC2#Mardle is rocked!
Mardle is trying to break the clinch but Oconner has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Mardle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Oconner.
Mardle blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oconner.
Mardle blocking some punches.
Oconner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mardle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mardle blocks an uppercut.
Mardle seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Oconner has Mardle pressed against the cage, preventing Mardle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oconner working aggressively here.
Oconner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oconner.
Oconner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mardle.
Oconner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mardles head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oconner creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mardle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mardle drops to his knees and Oconner pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Oconner!
Riley Oconner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CMMA 38 Rizzo vs Army Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton misses with the combination.
#TD#
Pyke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barton's guard.
Pyke postures up and lands a big shot to Barton's brow.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Barton wants to stand and escape but Pyke is having none of it.
Pyke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke connects with a couple of short punches.
Pyke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Pyke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pyke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving. #SUB#
Pyke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pyke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pyke slips nicely into half guard.
Barton is looking to escape.
Pyke works his way into full mount!
Pyke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've been hearing that Pyke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Pyke working the ground and pound effectively.
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barton is looking to escape.
Pyke landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Pyke looking to secure an arm triangle but Barton defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pyke looking to control but Barton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pyke landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Pyke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Pyke looking for a guillotine from mount but Barton is having none of it. #SUB#
Pyke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pyke goes for an armbar but Barton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barton. #ES#
Pyke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
A combination from Barton does no damage.
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barton.
Barton throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barton slips a jab from Pyke.
Barton stuns Pyke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barton misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pyke feints and as Barton raises his hands in defense, Pyke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Barton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pyke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Pyke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pyke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barton's hands.
Pyke slips a jab and a cross from Barton.
As Barton looks to move away, Pyke throws a big counter combo but Barton just gets out of the way.
Pyke throws a hook but Barton avoids it easily.
Barton tests Pyke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pyke shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barton misses with a wild combination.
Pyke throws a lazy right hand but Barton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyke drops his hands momentarily and Barton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pyke to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Pyke dives in for a single leg takedown but Barton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Pyke.
Barton misses with a two punch combination.
Barton throws a right hand that Pyke ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyke also avoids with ease.
Barton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyke moves away.
Pyke misses with an uppercut.
Barton swinging wildly here.
Barton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Pyke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barton.
Barton ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Pyke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pyke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Pyke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pyke swings for the body but Barton moves out of range.
Warren Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A combination from Pyke does no damage.
Barton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pyke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Pyke.
Barton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barton tries to bum rush Pyke with a series of wild strikes but Pyke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Barton looks to move away, Pyke throws a big counter combo but Barton just gets out of the way.
Barton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyke.
Barton misses the shot to the body.
Pyke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barton misses with the combination.
Barton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pyke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warren Barton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pyke dodges the punch combination from Barton.
#T3#
Barton lands a glancing blow to the side of Pyke's head.
Barton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pyke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyke tries to bum rush Barton with a series of wild strikes but Barton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren Barton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pyke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton just misses with a punch to the body.
Barton lands a jab-cross combination.
Barton swinging wildly here.
Barton just misses with a punch to the body.
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barton.
Barton unleashes a big counter combination but Pyke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Barton.
Pyke thumps Barton with a low kick.#T4#
Barton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pyke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke throws a sloppy head kick and Barton moves out of range easily.
Pyke goes for a double leg but Barton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barton continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pyke goes for a double leg but Barton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barton continues to drive forward.
Barton staying out of range there.
Barton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barton lands with a good body shot.
Barton slips a jab from Pyke.
Pyke tries for a takedown but Barton circles away easily
and Barton counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Pyke is rocked!
Barton misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyke shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Pyke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Barton has cracked Pyke with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Barton lands another huge swinging hook and Pyke tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pyke, before Barton can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Warren Barton!
Our winner, Warren Barton, 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.
The defeated Monty Pyke had this to say: 'Well damn, that's pretty rough. Oh well, I'll be back better than ever soon enough.'. |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nokkau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ameobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ameobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ameobi throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau lands a nice looking body shot.
Ameobi walks into a stiff left hand from Nokkau.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nokkau moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ameobi! Nokkau continues to tee off on Ameobi, landing with a left and a right! Nokkau connects with a right hand that leaves Ameobi sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nokkau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamalu Nokkau! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 44
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barlow off the cage and back into range.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu stalks Barlow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barlow's face. Barlow staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Barlow moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barlow throws a counter high kick but Averescu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook. Barlow ducked under it nicely.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Barlow is rocked!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl out of it but Barlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Barlow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averescu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Averescu has wrist control.
Barlow scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Barlow is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barlow has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Averescu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barlow is on him like a limpet, forcing Averescu back against the cage.
Barlow has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barlow letting Averescu take a breather here.
Averescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Barlow pulls guard.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Averescu from standing up.
Averescu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Averescu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Barlow slips the punch.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barlow is just out of range.
Averescu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarlow.#T3#
Barlow moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu tests Barlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Averescu has managed to clinch.
Barlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Averescu has Barlow pushed against the cage.
Averescu is stalling here.
Barlow jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barlow misses with a body punch.
#T4##BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Barlow saw that one coming.
Barlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Barlow persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Barlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a jab when Barlow was well out of range.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Averescu clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Barlow wants to clinch.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Barlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Barlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu scores with a counter punch that sends Barlow to the canvas! Averescu smells blood - he's punishing Barlow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barlow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tomovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Tomovic moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Wang looks to land a combination but Tomovic avoids it well.
Tomovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Tomovic throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tomovic counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Tomovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomovic misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tomovic misses.
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!
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Tomovic saw that one coming.
Tomovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomovic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Tomovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Tomovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang moves out of range as Tomovic strikes.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Tomovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomovic throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tomovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Tomovic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wang is looking to close the distance but Tomovic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wang crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wang is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muamer Tomovic! |
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Event:
CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Barton takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Warren Barton has been cut.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Barton can't break the clinch.
Kelly landing knees to the body.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barton's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barton is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kelly keeps control of Barton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Barton in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton looks winded!
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Kelly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barton's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Kelly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Barton shrugs off.
Kelly is stalling here.
Barton is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly has Barton pressed against the cage, preventing Barton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barton has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Kelly slowing the pace effectively.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Kelly lands a vicious elbow to the side of Barton's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kelly tries to finish him with strikes but Barton still seems able to defend himself so Kelly steps back and lets Barton get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Barton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Barton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Barton! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Kelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Kelly!
Post fight, Ned Kelly took to the microphone: 'I'm glad I beat the crap outta this cage hugging bum crotch sniffing chump take the L '. |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Yamanyigit throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by Wang - just one landing. #TD2#
Yamanyigit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard.
Yamanyigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamanyigit prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
Yamanyigit postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
Yamanyigit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard. #SUB2#
Yamanyigit in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yamanyigit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ozbilgin Yamanyigit!
After the fight, Ozbilgin Yamanyigit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 43
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Barlow ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels throws a body punch but Barlow moves out of range.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels jabs Barlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Ken Barlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Barlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Barlow jumps guard and drags Michaels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Barlow.#T1#
Michaels is looking to stand up but Barlow won't let him.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barlow landing with the ground and pound.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barlow advances position into side control!#T2#
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
Barlow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barlow misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Barlow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Michaels to his feet.
Barlow tries to clinch up
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Barlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Barlow. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barlow misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michaels, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michaels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barlow.
#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Barlow is breathing heavily.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a big left hand that crumples Barlow! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
Our winner, Shawn Michaels, 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:
KoF:IW Proving Grounds III HW
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sylar.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sylar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ameobi throws a series of punches but Sylar avoids them all with ease.
Ameobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ameobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sylar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ameobi ducks under a wild hook from Sylar.
Sylar misses with a series of wild punches.
Magus Sylar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylar doesn't manage to clinch there - Ameobi circles away.
#CL2#
Sylar instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ameobi avoids the body shot from Sylar.
Ameobi is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylar throws a right and a left that Ameobi avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sylar.
A combination from Ameobi does no damage.
Sylar is looking for the big counter here.
Ameobi swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Sylar.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ameobi.
Ameobi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Sylar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sylar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Sylar misses.
Sylar darts in looking for a takedown but Ameobi gets double underhooks and turns Sylar into the cage.
Ameobi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Ameobi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ameobi breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Ameobi both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Magus Sylar has been cut.
Ameobi tries to move into range but Sylar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ameobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sylar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Sylar slips a jab and a cross from Ameobi.
Nice uppercut there from Ameobi.
Ameobi throws a body punch but Sylar moves out of range.
Ameobi lands a jab to Sylar's midsection.
Ameobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Ameobi clinches with his opponent.
Ameobi has Sylar pressed against the cage, preventing Sylar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sylar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sylar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sylar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shola Ameobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magus Sylar.
Sylar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ameobi.
Sylar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sylar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ameobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ameobi tries to counter by clinching up but Sylar breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Sylar lands a jab-cross combination.
Sylar looks winded!
Ameobi connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ameobi is looking to wear down Sylar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sylar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ameobi avoids it really well and circles away.
Sylar shoots and misses
and Ameobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sylar drops his hands for a split second and Ameobi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Sylar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ameobi follows up with a right hand that knocks Sylar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shola Ameobi!
During a confident post fight interview, Shola Ameobi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Exotic moves into range and clinches up with Barton.
Exotic lands a body punch. #TD2#
Exotic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Exotic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barton doesn't defend quickly enough and Exotic has managed to lock this one up! Can Barton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Exotic on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi throws a lazy right hand but Turekken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ameobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Geno Turekken has been cut.
Turekken throws a jab when Ameobi was well out of range.
Ameobi tries to bum rush Turekken with a series of wild strikes but Turekken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turekken throws a hook to the side of Ameobi's head but Ameobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turekken cracks Ameobi with a good jab.
Ameobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ameobi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turekken misses with a left hand
and Ameobi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ameobi scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Turekken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ameobi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ameobi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turekken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turekken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ameobi. Turekken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ameobi misses with a hook
letting Turekken counter with a right hand.
Turekken takes a swing at Ameobi's ribcage but misses.
Ameobi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab by Turekken.
Turekken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ameobi. Ameobi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ameobi swings for the body but Turekken moves out of range.
Turekken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turekken connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ameobi does no damage.
Ameobi swings widly with a right hand
letting Turekken counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ameobi walks into a stiff left hand from Turekken.
Turekken scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ameobi.
Ameobi looks to land a combination but Turekken avoids it well.
Ameobi throws the left hand but Turekken avoids the punch easily.
Turekken lands a nice hook to Ameobi's body. Ameobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ameobi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turekken lands a body shot.
#CL#
Turekken closes the distance and pushes Ameobi back into the cage.
Turekken has Ameobi pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ameobi can't break the clinch.
Ameobi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turekken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ameobi backwards.
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ameobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Turekken won't allow it.
Ameobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Turekken won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Turekken lands with a light punch inside.
Turekken struggles to land a body shot inside as Ameobi controls his hands.
#BC#
Turekken manages to break the clinch.
Turekken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ameobi throws a looping overhand right but Turekken ducks down to avoid it.
Turekken scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the 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#
Turekken breaks the clinch.
Ameobi takes a swing at Turekken's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Turekken.
Ameobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geno Turekken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ameobi takes a swing at Turekken's ribcage but misses.
Turekken misses the shot to the body.
Turekken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turekken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Turekken misses.
Ameobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ameobi slips under a jab from Turekken.
Turekken connects with a jab.
Ameobi throws a nice looking combination but Turekken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Turekken pushes Ameobi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ameobi tries to break free but Turekken pushes him back against the cage.
Turekken just leaning against Ameobi, taking a breather.
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Turekken.
#T1#
Ameobi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Turekken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turekken misses with a body punch.
Turekken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ameobi is trying to break the clinch but Turekken has him pressed against the cage.
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turekken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ameobis head.
Turekken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turekken misses with the head strike.
Ameobi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Turekken.
Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch.
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Turekken pushes Ameobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Turekken.
Turekken controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turekken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turekken stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Turekken.
We've been informed that Ameobi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch.
Ameobi is trying to push Turekken away but Turekken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Turekken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turekken swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Turekken scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Turekken misses its intended target.
Turekken tries to clinch but Ameobi moves out of range.
Ameobi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ameobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turekken manages to avoid it.
Turekken misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ameobi gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch.
Ameobi tries to circle away but Turekken has him pinned against the cage.
Turekken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ameobi takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Turekken.
Turekken lands with a left to the head.
Turekken pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turekken misses with some punches.
Turekken lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ameobi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turekken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ameobi can do to turn this around?
Turekken lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Turekken.
Geno Turekken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turekken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ameobi can't find room to land a body shot as Turekken controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geno Turekken's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ameobi connects with a body shot.
Turekken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ameobi.
Turekken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turekken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shola Ameobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ameobi swings for the body but Turekken moves out of range.
Ameobi misses with a double jab
and Turekken counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ameobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turekken moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Turekken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shola Ameobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ameobi misses with a two punch combination.
Ameobi walks into a left hand.
Geno Turekken is winning the standup battle so far.
Turekken stalks Ameobi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ameobi's face. Ameobi staggers backwards, shaken.
Ameobi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ameobi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Turekken counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ameobi is rocked!
Turekken lands with a nice body punch.
Turekken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ameobi.
Ameobi looks to land a combination but Turekken avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ameobi misses with a combination
and Turekken counters with a right hand to the body.
Ameobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL#
Turekken closes the distance and clinches.
Turekken lands with a right to the head.
Ameobi tries to break the clinch but Turekken is controlling the position.
Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ameobi backwards.
Ameobi takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Ameobi manages to break the clinch.
Ameobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turekken.
Ameobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turekken looks to land a combination. Ameobi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ameobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Turekken finish him?
Ameobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turekken circles away quickly and effectively.
Turekken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ameobi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Turekken moves into the clinch.
Turekken prevents Ameobi from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Turekken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Turekken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ameobi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turekken loads up on a big right hand but Ameobi slips the punch.
Turekken punishes Ameobi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ameobi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ameobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ameobi dodges the punch combination from Turekken.
Turekken lands a nice looking body shot.
Turekken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ameobi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turekken lunges at Ameobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ameobi's hand. #T4#
Ameobi throws a combination that misses
and Turekken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ameobi misses with a double jab.
Ameobi throws a body punch but Turekken moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ameobi. Turekken does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Turekken has knocked Ameobi down with a huge combo! Turekken steps away and waves a wobbly Ameobi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Turekken cracks a nice hook into Ameobi's ribs.
Ameobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turekken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shola Ameobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ameobi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turekken drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ameobi right on the button. Ameobi goes down! Turekken follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turekken gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geno Turekken!
Our winner, Geno Turekken, 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:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kanaani moves into the clinch.
Kanaani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Kanaani lands a shot to the body.
Kanaani tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kanaani.
Kanaani pushes Wang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kanaani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang blocks a body shot from Kanaani.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanaani has double underhooks.
Kanaani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanaani tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Kanaani back against the cage.
A short right from Kanaani. #BC2#
Kanaani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Kanaani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wang blocks a jab.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kanaani misses with a wild body shot.
Wang throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kanaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanaani moves away from the strike by Wang.
Phil Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanaani.
Wang attempts a counter takedown but Kanaani avoids it well and moves away.
Wang misses with a double jab.
Kanaani lands a jab.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a jab-cross combination.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang stalks Kanaani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kanaani's face. Kanaani staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
Kanaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Wang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kanaani throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
It looked like Wang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kanaani.#T2#
Jab, jab by Kanaani - just one landing.
Wang misses with a right hand
and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Kanaani misses with a straight left.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Wang slips a straight right by Kanaani.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang is looking to wear down Kanaani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani throws a big shot that misses.
Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kanaani throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kanaani throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Kanaani lands the left hand.
Wang misses the jab.
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Wang blocks a jab.
Wang takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Wang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kanaani throws a hook but Wang blocks it.#T4#
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!
Wang dodges the punch combination from Kanaani.
Wang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Kanaani.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Wang moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Kanaani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
Kanaani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Good exchange - Kanaani coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Kanaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanaani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wang throws a hook but Kanaani avoids it easily.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang jabs at Kanaani's body.
Kanaani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wang!
Wang misses with a double jab.
Kanaani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wang.
Kanaani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kanaani!
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Wang slips under a jab.
Kanaani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang tries to counter with a takedown but Kanaani is quick to defend against it.
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang throws a right and a left that Kanaani avoids nicely.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanaani lands a nice shot to the body.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
Phil Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kanaani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Wang scores with a four punch combination!
Kanaani missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanaani scores with a nice strike.
Kanaani takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Kanaani finds it's target.
Kanaani dodges the punch combination from Wang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kanaani! But no joy.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanaani swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kanaani, as that shot connected.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang tries to clinch but Kanaani moves away
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Wang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanaani connects with a single shot there.
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanaani under the eye.
Wang misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Kanaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Kanaani there.
Kanaani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Kanaani trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang has hold of Kanaani's hands but Kanaani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Kanaani working Wang over with strikes.
Oh Wang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kanaani working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wang quite badly. Wang pulls Kanaani in close trying to recover. Kanaani postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wang on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wang doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 41
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sanford is predictable there #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanford won't be happy with that.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Barlow stands up.
Sanford digs a good hook to Barlow's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a low kick but Barlow avoids it.
Sanford throws a combination that misses
and Barlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanford misses the target.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barlow on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Barlow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanford's head.#SUB#
Sanford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barlow escapes and throws Sanford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanford is trying to buck Barlow off.
Barlow scores with punches from side control.
Barlow is working Sanford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanford is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple. #T2#
Sanford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Barlow decides to stand back up.
Barlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sanford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanford.
Sanford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford is trying to control the position but Barlow postures up.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barlow controls the pace.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow preventing the sweep.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford looking to control.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Barlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barlow wants to pass the guard but Sanford is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sanford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barlow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barlow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barlow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barlow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Sanford gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Sanford manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sanford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barlow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanford lands the left hand.
Sanford misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sanford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barlow has picked Sanford up and slammed him! Sanford can't keep hold of the triangle and Barlow manages to pass to side control!
Sanford looking for a sweep but Barlow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barlow landing strikes from the mount.
Sanford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB2#
Barlow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanford looking to sit in guard and control but Barlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Barlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barlow has managed to get both his arms back between Sanford's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow is working Sanford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Barlow lands a couple of digs.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barlow advances position into side control!
Barlow scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sanford is looking for a sweep.
Sanford struggling a bit here.
Barlow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanford to see if he's OK.
Barlow looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barlow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barlow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Barlow cracks Sanford with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Barlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford motions for Barlow to come forward. Sanford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarlow.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Barlow moves out of range easily.
Barlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Barlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Barlow has control of the leg.
Barlow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barlow there.
Barlow drops an elbow to the side of Sanford's head.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Sanford's hands, connecting with Sanford's forehead.
Barlow wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford lunges at Barlow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barlow's hand.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barlow drops his hands momentarily and Sanford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Barlow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barlow is in Sanford's guard.#SUB#
Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barlow passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow trying to control from half guard but Sanford is working away.
Sanford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barlow is working away from the top position though.
Barlow trying to pass the guard but Sanford defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanford tries to roll over but Barlow keeps him under control.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barlow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Barlow. #SUB2#
Barlow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanford defend it? Barlow steps over the head and cranks it - Sanford is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barlow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Barlow!
After winning the bout, Ken Barlow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joeseph Sanford spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back better, and prove that I'm the best in this division.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Hooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barlow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Hooper! Oh, that's hurt him - Barlow falls to the canvas and Hooper follows him into side control. #ROC2#Barlow is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Barlow has been cut.
Barlow is trying to buck Hooper off.
Oh Barlow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow is trying to get back to half guard.
Barlow is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Barlow defends.
Barlow wants to control but Hooper postures up.
Barlow seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Hooper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barlow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hooper but great work by Barlow.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Barlow landing strikes.
Barlow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper pushes Barlow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barlow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooper struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hooper prevents Barlow from moving into mount. #SU#
Barlow stands up.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Barlow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hooper!
Barlow is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barlow working away.
Hooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barlow lands a nice forearm strike.
Hooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barlow lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Hooper tries to buck Barlow off but Barlow is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barlow wants to control but Hooper is keeping him busy.
Hooper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barlow connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hooper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Barlow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hooper!
Barlow trying to control but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper is bucking up trying to escape but Barlow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barlow lands with some strikes.
Hooper really wants to buck Barlow off and get back to his feet.
Hooper is working to get back to half guard.
Barlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hooper is looking to escape.
Barlow raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hooper is trying to escape the mount.
Barlow lands a big elbow.
Barlow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hooper hang on?
Hooper can't escape the position.
Barlow trying to control but Hooper is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper tries to hold on but Barlow pushes him away.
Barlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hooper is looking to escape.
Hooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Barlow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hooper but Hooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barlow takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper looks to land a combination but Barlow avoids it well.
Barlow avoids the head kick by Hooper.
Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Hooper finds it's target.#CL2#
Hooper rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Hooper manages to get underhooks.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Barlow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Barlow backs off Hooper throws a huge counter combo but Barlow manages to avoid it all.#T1##KD2#
Hooper drops his shoulder and cracks Barlow with a huge uppercut! Barlow goes down! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hooper wants to stand but Barlow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Hooper wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ken Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barlow trying to keep a closed guard but Hooper is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilo Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hooper has Barlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
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!
Hooper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper swings for the body but Barlow moves out of range.
Barlow feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Hooper jabs Barlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ken Barlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hooper swinging wildly here.
BOOM! Hooper lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barlow. Barlow tries to recover but Hooper is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barlow lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Hooper!
A relieved looking Danilo Hooper 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:
CMMA 15 Oliveira vs Adams
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barton misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obaminator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obaminator lands an uppercut.
Barton is trying to break free.#TD2#
Obaminator pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barton is posturing up here but Obaminator has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barton has to tap! Slick submission there by Obaminator!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Barack Obaminator 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:
BFC Syndicate 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona in the buildup to the fight.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Wang connects with the punch.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Wang.
Dos Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phil Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.
Wang misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.#T1##TD#
Dos Santos successfully pulls guard.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos stops Wang from standing up.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang wants to stand up but Dos Santos is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dos Santos prevents Wang from escaping the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wang is trying to escape and Dos Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dos Santos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Dos Santos!
Darren Dos Santos looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to Conquer. I told you the Demon Seeker was the better man and this victory proves that loss was a fluke. I have one fight left on my BFC contract. Send me any fighter you want, BFC. Just don't send me any fighter you want back. Hit my music. (translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 24
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Oscar moves into the clinch.#BC#
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Oscar instigates a clinch.
Mardle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mardle is looking to break free of the clinch but Oscar has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Mardle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oscar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mardle's efforts to push away.
Oscar with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Wayne Mardle has been cut.#BC#
Oscar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Oscar clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Oscar breaks the clinch.
Oscar doesn't manage to clinch there - Mardle circles away.
#CL#
Oscar closes the distance and clinches.
Mardle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mardle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oscar has him pressed against the cage.
Mardle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oscar has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oscar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Oscar manages to break the clinch.
Mardle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mardle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Mardle drops Oscar with a beautiful combination! Oscar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mardle is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Oscar is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Grif Oscar has been cut.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Mardle throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Oscar stumbling backwards into the cage! Oscar bounces back off the cage towards Mardle, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mardle lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mardle celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Mardle!
An out of breath Wayne Mardle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barlow clinches up against the cage.
Barlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Barlow 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.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Barlow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willis is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willis trying to control but Barlow postures up.
Barlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Barlow trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it. #T2#
Willis is looking to control Barlow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Barlow is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is pressing down on Barlow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barlow looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barlow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Willis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barlow has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Barlow wants to improve his position but instead Willis has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis stalling. #SUB2#
Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Barlow jumps guard.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barlow working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Barlow is looking to stand back up but Willis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barlow.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barlow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Willis in his guard.#REVR#
Barlow pulls Willis in close to prevent any damage.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Willis wants to pass the guard but Barlow is keeping the position.
Willis trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Barlow is trying to keep Willis in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barlow wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Barlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Willis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis stalling.
#TD#
Willis gets control of Barlow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barlow is working Willis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willis trying to keep a closed guard but Barlow is proving a slippery customer.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barlow.
Willis is looking to counter punch.
Willis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Willis tenderised Barlow's leg. Barlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barlow shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Willis gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Willis has wrist control.
Willis is controlling Barlow's posture.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Willis passes into half guard.
Willis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willis fails to advance to Barlow's back. #T4#
Willis wants to control the pace but Barlow is squirming around nicely.
Barlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barlow is holding on tight.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.
Barlow is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Koh moves into range and clinches up with Wang.
Wang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koh scores a nice knee to the body.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Koh.
Koh scores a nice knee to the body.
Koh landing knees to the head.
Koh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koh landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Phil Wang has been cut.
Koh lands a good knee to the midsection. Wang won't want to take too many of those.
Koh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koh obliges.
Koh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koh obliges.#T1#
Koh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koh lands a knee to the head.
Koh landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Koh has Wang pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Wang is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Koh - that's hurt Wang badly! Oh, another knee lands and Wang is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Wang doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Daniel Koh!
A relieved looking Daniel Koh 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:
RRFC 42: The Kings
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Molloway closes the distance and pushes Barlow back into the cage.
Barlow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molloway scores a nice knee to the body.
Molloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barlows head.
Molloway lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Ken Barlow has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molloway.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Barlow won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Barlow won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barlow or not.
Molloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Barlow is rocked!
Molloway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Molloway finish him?
The two fighters are battling for control here. Barlow trying to break out of Molloway's Thai clinch. Molloway unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Barlow to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Molloway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 16
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mardle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mardle misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Vino has managed to clinch.
Vino connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Wayne Mardle has been cut.
Mardle tries to break the clinch but Vino is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Vino.
Vino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knees to the body from Vino.
Vino lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mardle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mardle looks winded!
Vino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mardle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mardle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Mardle takes an elbow to the temple.
Mardle is trying to break free.
Vino is trying to drag Mardle to the mat but Mardle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mardle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vino lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Wayne Mardle's cut even more.
Vino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mardle's efforts to push away.
Mardle takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Mardle is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Vino lands a big elbow that drops Mardle! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mardle is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanfino Vino!
Sanfino Vino made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'One trick Pony thinks his taking my belt home lol'. |
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