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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1# Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
Caine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. OConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. OConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick misses from Caine. Caine misses with a body shot
and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. OConnell lands a nice looking body shot.
Caine looks winded! OConnell moves out of range of the body kick. Caine needs to keep his hands up - OConnell had a free shot at his head there.#CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more. A lazy body kick from Caine and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now. 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! Caine tries to score with a low kick but OConnell moves his leg out of the way. Caine throws a body kick, spinning off balance and OConnell counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell! After the fight, Paul OConnell 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1# Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Caine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# Eikmeyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caine sprawls well initially but Eikmeyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caine defends it well. Eikmeyer slips a nice elbow through Caine's hands, connecting with Caine's forehead. Caine is trying to maintain the position but Eikmeyer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Eikmeyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caine is just riding it out for now. Eikmeyer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Eikmeyer 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.
Caine trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine works his way to full guard. Good work. Caine working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Eikmeyer landing with the ground and pound. Eikmeyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Caine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eikmeyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Eikmeyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Eikmeyer 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. Caine striking off his back but it's not causing Eikmeyer any problems. Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Caine. Caine is trying to keep Eikmeyer in close.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Eikmeyer cracks Caine with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Eikmeyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Caine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eikmeyer has Caine in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Caine passes Eikmeyer's left leg - he's now in half guard. Caine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Caine is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Caine seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position.
Eikmeyer has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB2# Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Caine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Caine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eikmeyer! #SUB# Caine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Eikmeyer can't escape the position.
Caine working Eikmeyer over with strikes here. Caine punishing his opponent with strikes. BOOM! Caine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB# Eikmeyer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caine. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4# Eikmeyer gets back to half guard. Eikmeyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Caine pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caine is aware though and is defending well. Caine throws a big elbow that misses. Caine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eikmeyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Caine defends it easily.
#SUB2# Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Caine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eikmeyer sprawls well initially but Caine persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Caine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eikmeyer's head. Caine lands strikes from half guard. Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Caine drops an elbow to the side of Eikmeyer's head. Eikmeyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eikmeyer.#SUB2# Caine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caine lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Caine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Caine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Caine trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom. #T1# Eikmeyer has momentary wrist control but Caine slips an elbow through the middle. Caine passes Eikmeyer's left leg - he's now in half guard. Caiaphas Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caine pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Caine seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caine pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Caine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caine pulls his head out easily. Caine is nestled in close to Eikmeyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Caine connects with a nice short shot to Eikmeyer's temple. #T2# Eikmeyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily. Caine controlling from the top position. Caine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Eikmeyer is tightening it up a little... Caine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caine taps out! Nice BJJ there by Eikmeyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Eikmeyer! Mario Eikmeyer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Caine connects with a body shot. Caine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Caine fails with a takedown attempt. Gonawyn wants to counter the offense by Caine and move into the clinch position. Caine shoots for a takedown but Gonawyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD# Caine drops his shoulder and cracks Gonawyn with a huge uppercut! Gonawyn goes down! Can Caine finish him?
#ROC# Gonawyn is rocked!#CUT# It looks like King Gonawyn has been cut. Gonawyn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. 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! Caine postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gonawyn covers up, he's hurt! Caine keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Caine and the ref steps in to end the fight! Caine can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caiaphas Caine! Caiaphas Caine gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Caine with a body punch. A glancing blow. Caine scores with a hook. Caine darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut. Caine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caine wants it to stay on the feet. Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caine as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Caine closes the distance and clinches. Caine pushes Eikmeyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Eikmeyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Caine looking for submissions off his back. Caine trying to hold on to Eikmeyer's head to control him but Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caine has managed to free his arm - good work. Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eikmeyer pulls his head out easily. Caine trying to control but Eikmeyer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but Caine is defending well.
#T1# Caine is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Caine actively working from the bottom here. Caine tries to get to full guard but Eikmeyer has control of the leg. Eikmeyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Caine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura but Caine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eikmeyer to get the leverage. Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caine defending well though. Caine told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Eikmeyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more. Eikmeyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT# The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Eikmeyer! After the fight, Mario Eikmeyer 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:
CFC 425
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Caine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacke.
#TD2# Caine gets caught napping as Dacke dives in and scores a takedown. Caine manages to retain guard. Dacke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Caine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dacke is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dacke wants to stand but Caine is controlling his posture from full guard. Dacke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB# Caine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dacke controls the pace. Caine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Caine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dacke slips nicely into half guard. Caine is trying to control but can't.
Caine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dacke wants to stand up but Caine is controlling the position.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dacke in particular looking to stall. Caine tries to roll over but Dacke keeps him under control. Dacke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dacke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dacke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dacke prevents a body shot from Caine. #T3# Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacke controls his hands.
Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacke. Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dacke blocks a body shot from Caine. Dacke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caine misses with a short punch on the inside. Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacke goes for a takedown attempt but Caine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caine connects with a jab.#T4# Caine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dacke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dacke's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dacke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dacke swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Caine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dacke closes the distance and clinches up with Caine, looking for a takedown. Dacke pushes Caine against the cage but Caine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Caiaphas Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.#CL# Caine moves into the clinch. Dacke blocks a body shot from Caine. Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Dacke controls the action.
Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacke. A short right from Caine on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dacke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caine throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Dacke tries to keep at a distance but Caine has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Caine successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dacke is looking to stand up but Caine won't let him. Dacke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caine's guard. Caine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Caine is staying active underneath Dacke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Caine is trying to get back to full guard. Dacke is trying to control. Caine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Caine trying to control but Dacke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB# Caine actively working from the bottom here. Dacke slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Dacke prevents Caine from improving his position. Dacke trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away. Caine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacke is working away from the top position though. Dacke sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dacke blocks the strikes from Caine.
Caine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Dacke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dacke wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving. #T2# Caine is trying to keep Dacke in close.
Dacke trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom. Caine throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Caine is looking for a triangle here but Dacke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dacke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Caine is looking for a sweep. Dacke controlling the position. #T3# Dacke is continuing to stall. I wouldn't like to be where Caine is right now. Caine is not content to let Dacke control the position. Caine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Dacke prevents Caine from improving his position. Caine punching from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dacke controlling the action here. #SUB# Caine looking for submissions off his back. Dacke passes to side control. Dacke controlling the position from side mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Caine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caine can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirius Dacke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacke.
Dacke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Caine slaps away a takedown attempt from Dacke, before circling back to the center of the mat. A shot to the body from Caine misses and Dacke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A solid body kick from Caine. Dacke looks for a takedown but Caine sprawls well. Caine misses with a head kick.
Caine misses with a hook to the body
and Dacke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Caine misses with a takedown attempt and Dacke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Caine jabs Dacke right on the nose. Dacke blinks but takes it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine with a poor takedown and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Caine throws a leg kick that is checked and Dacke counters with a series of strikes. Caine will be more careful next time no doubt. 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! Dacke fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Caine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Caiaphas Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke. Caine misses with a left hand and Dacke counters with a lovely straight right hand! Caine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dacke counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Caine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2# Dacke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Caine trying to remain calm as Dacke controls from the top position. Dacke tries to stand but Caine is controlling his head. Dacke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Dacke working away. Caine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dacke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The adventures of Dacke the control monster continue. Boring.#T2##SUB2# Dacke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dacke has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Caine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dacke's best efforts.#SUB# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dacke pulls his head out easily. Dacke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Caine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dacke. Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Dacke trying to control the action but Caine is working from the bottom. Caine won't allow Dacke to pass to mount. #SUB# Caine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dacke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Caine punching from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Dacke gets a takedown into half guard. Caine throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Dacke manages to pass to side control. #T4# Caine is looking for a sweep. Caine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Dacke is trying to stand up here but Caine is controlling him well. Dacke trying to control but Caine postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caine in particular looking to stall. Dacke is looking to control Caine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dacke avoid being mounted?#SUB# Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Caine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dacke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caine.
And that's the end of the fight! Sirius Dacke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dacke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!
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Event:
CFC 418
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Hammouche tries to bum rush Caine with a series of wild strikes but Caine uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Caine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hammouche shoots for a takedown but Caine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Caine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hammouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Caine's head.#CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Hammouche thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Caine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammouche's guard.#SUB# Hammouche pushes a forearm under Caine's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Caine is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Djamel Hammouche! A less than humble Djamel Hammouche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Death Squad 363:Sean v Tallon
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Caine takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Bomb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Caine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb throws the left hand but Caine avoids the punch easily.#TD2# Caine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bomb's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bomb holds on and takes a little breather. Caine trying to control but Bomb is working from the bottom. Bomb pulls Caine in close to prevent any damage. Bomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Caine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Caine preventing the sweep. Caine is pushing down on Bomb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bomb is fighting to maintain full guard but Caine has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1# Bomb is trying to get back to full guard. Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caine. Caine works his way into side control. Bomb tries to bench press Caine off him but Caine keeps the position. Bomb struggling a bit here. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Bomb is looking for a sweep. Bomb wants to control but Caine postures up. Bomb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caine's best efforts.#SUB2# Caine 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.
Caine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Bomb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Caine drops an elbow to the side of Bomb's head. Bomb wants to control but Caine is keeping busy and won't allow it. Caine trying to control from half guard but Bomb is working away. Caine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Caine trying to control from half guard but Bomb is working away. Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Caine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Well, if Caine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Caine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bomb defends it well. #SUB2# Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Caine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bomb defends it well. Bomb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caine. #SUB2# Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bomb has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bomb has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bomb is trying to get back to full guard. Caine drops an elbow to the side of Bomb's head. Bomb wants to improve his position but Caine is controlling well.
Caine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bomb wants to get back to full guard. Caine wants to take a breather but Bomb is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Caine controlling the action here. Caine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round. The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomb looks to throw the jab but Caine is out of range. Bomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bomb dips to his left and cracks Caine with an uppercut! Caine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Caine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Caine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Bomb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Caine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomb defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Bomb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caine. Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bomb motions for Caine to come forward. Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb throws a body kick that misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bomb. James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far. Caine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Caine moves out of range easily. Bomb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A slapping leg kick lands for Caine.
Bomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2# Bomb is rocked! Caine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Caine needs to keep his hands up - Bomb had a free shot at his head there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# Caine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomb. Caine throws the left hand but Bomb avoids the punch easily. James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb. Caine does a little dance to reset his feet. Caine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The fighters circling - Caine throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Caine tries to clinch up but Bomb circles away and keeps his distance. Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb takes a swing at Caine's ribcage but misses. Caine cracks the inside of Bomb's front leg. Bomb lands a nice looking body shot.
Caine throws a leg kick but Bomb sees it coming and checks it nicely. James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bomb throws a head kick but Caine moves out of range.
Bomb cracks Caine with a good jab. Bomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bomb to score with a decent uppercut.#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Bomb.
Bomb blocks a leg kick. Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Bomb lands but Caine takes it in his stride. Caine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bomb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A slapping leg kick lands for Bomb.
Bomb tries to work over Caine's front leg with a kick but Caine checks it. Bomb misses with a hook. Caine ducked under it nicely. Bomb misses with a body kick.#CL2# Caine rushes Bomb and presses him up against the cage. Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomb controls his hands.
Bomb trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bomb on the inside. #CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more. Caine takes a knee to the side of the body. Caine is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Bomb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bomb throws a head punch that misses. Caine blocks a body shot from Bomb. Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bomb gets underhooks to prevent Caine's takedown attempt.
James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine. Bomb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Caine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Caine tries to work over Bomb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caine avoids it. Caine presses Bomb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bomb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Caine tries a body shot but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb can't break the clinch.
Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Bomb controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Caine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bomb as he jumps to the side. Caine on the wrong end of a nice hook. Caine slips a jab from Bomb. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bomb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Bomb scores with a head kick.
Bomb throws the kick towards the body but Caine avoids it. Bomb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caine on the side of the head.#CUT# The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caine is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bomb looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range. Bomb slips under a jab. Caine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Caine gets a double leg takedown into Bomb's guard.#ES# Bomb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1# Bomb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A head kick from Bomb lands but Caine takes it in his stride. Caine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Caine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Caine. Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caine ducks under a wild hook from Bomb. Caine blocks a head kick by Bomb.
And Caine tries to counter it with a takedown but Bomb pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bomb stuffs the takedown. Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection. Caine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Caine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Bomb catches Caine right on the button with a cross.#CUT# Caiaphas Caine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Nice straight punches there by Bomb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomb. Caine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bomb is fending him off so far but Caine persists. Nope, Bomb circles away and we're back to standing. James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine. Caine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bomb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caine has time to react.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Bomb!
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Event:
Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Caine gets tackled into the cage by Slade. Slade maintains the clinch. Slade working aggressively here.
Caine misses with a short punch on the inside. Slade trying to control the position but instead, Caine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slade into the cage. Caine avoids a wild elbow strike from Slade. Slade stalling the fight.
Slade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caine's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine tries a body shot but Slade blocks it.
Caine has a couple of punches blocked by Slade.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Caine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Caine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caine lands a body punch in the clinch. Caine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slade works on Caine's body with a couple of short punches. Caine tries a body shot but Slade blocks it.
A short left from Slade. Slade blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slade. Slade is looking to break free of the clinch but Caine has double underhooks. #T1# Caine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caiaphas Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slade misses with a low kick.
Caine feinted with a counter takedown. Caine moves into range and connects with a jab. Slade moves into range and connects with a jab. Slade scores with a body shot.
Caine is breathing heavily. Caine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyrone Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caine switches off momentarily and Slade cracks him with a monster right hand! Caine topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Slade dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Slade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Slade!
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Event:
Death Squad 350:Jack v Vicenzo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Caine darts in looking for a takedown but Pena Milani gets double underhooks and turns Caine into the cage. Caine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena Milani moves away. Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pena Milani.
Caine throws a low kick but Pena Milani avoids it. Caine takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Pena Milani avoids a kick to the body.
Pena Milani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pena Milani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2# Pena Milani lands a big head kick that sends Caine tumbling to the mat! Pena Milani takes a step backwards and waves Caine back to his feet - he wants the finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Pena Milani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Caine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Pena Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pena Milani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2# Pena Milani lands a big head kick that sends Caine tumbling to the mat! Pena Milani takes a step backwards and waves Caine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# Caiaphas Caine's cut is getting worse. Pena Milani tries a head kick but it misses.
Pena Milani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Caine pushes Pena Milani up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Caine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Caine lands a body punch. Still in the clinch, Pena Milani scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# Caiaphas Caine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Caine tries to throw a body punch but Pena Milani avoids it by throwing Caine back against the cage. Caine managing to block the knees to the body from Pena Milani.
Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pena Milani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pena Milani prevents a body shot from Caine. Caine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Caine. Pena Milani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Caine is keeping busy. Caine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Caine lands a hook to the side of the head. Caine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the fighters up against the cage, Pena Milani throws an elbow but misses. Pena Milani blocks a body shot from Caine. Pena Milani missing with knees to the body.
#T2##TD# Caine successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pena Milani lands a couple of digs. Pena Milani trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom. #SUB# Pena Milani is sitting in close to Caine's body. Caine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pena Milani is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pena Milani is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Caine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caiaphas Caine! Caiaphas Caine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VIRAL COMBAT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Death Squad 345:Quaid v Snape
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Caine scores with a body shot.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Seeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Seeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caine. Seeman lands with a kick to the temple. Caine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Seeman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Seeman throws a quick inside leg kick. Seeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caine. Jab by Seeman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine is looking to land body kicks. Caine moves out of range of the body kick. Caine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Caine throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Etan Seeman has been cut. Seeman misses with an uppercut. Caine saw that one coming. Caine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Caine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Seeman checks a low kick from Caine. Caine throws a wild body kick that Seeman sees coming a mile off. Caine fails to land the takedown. Seeman checks a leg kick. Caine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Seeman throws a leg kick but Caine sees it coming and moves out of range. Seeman sizes up Caine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine throws a front kick aimed at Seeman's knee but Seeman avoids it well. Seeman tried to counter with a leg kick but Caine avoided it. Seeman lands a two punch combo.
Seeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Caine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Caine looks to move away, Seeman throws a big counter combo but Caine just gets out of the way. Caine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Seeman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seeman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The fighters circle momentarily. Caine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Seeman avoids the head kick by Caine.
A little feinted left hand from Seeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Caine fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Etan Seeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine. Seeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seeman wants to land a leg kick but Caine is out of range. Seeman moves out of range as Caine throws a body kick.
Seeman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caine just manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Caine. Caine throws a leg kick but Seeman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3# Caine is looking to land body kicks. Seeman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Seeman throws a body shot but no joy. Caine tries to clinch and Seeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Caiaphas Caine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Caine. Seeman throws a big counter combination but Caine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Seeman slips a straight right by Caine. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seeman checks a leg kick. Caine fails with a takedown attempt. Caine misses with a takedown and Seeman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caine thinking. Caine looks to land a body kick but Seeman moved away. Seeman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Seeman throws a looping overhand right but Caine ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Caine throws a leg kick and Seeman counters with a left to the body. #TD2# Caine shoots in and gets a takedown into Seeman's guard. Caine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Caine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Seeman is adopting a defensive guard. Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Seeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seeman is pulling down on Caine's head. It's preventing any offense from Caine, at least for the moment. Seeman can't keep his opponent in guard - Caine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Etan Seeman will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Seeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Seeman throws a leg kick but Caine sees it coming and moves out of range. Etan Seeman is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2# Caine sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Seeman to the ground! Caine dives into full mount looking to finish!#SUB2# Caine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Seeman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Seeman! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Caine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seeman stopping the sweep attempt from Caine. Caine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Caine 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. Seeman wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving. #SUB2# Caine looking for a guillotine here but Seeman defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1# Caine keeping moving, preventing Seeman from controlling successfully. Caine tries to strike from the bottom.
Seeman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Caine. Caine trying to control from the bottom.
Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeman pulls his head out easily. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Seeman is trying to control the action in half guard but Caine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Caine punching from the bottom.
Caine punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeman pulls his head out easily. Caine has his hands clasped together around Seeman's back. He's all about the action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A jab from Seeman finds it's way through Caine's defenses. Seeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caine's calf. Caine throws a right hand that misses
and Seeman counters with a leg kick. #T3# Caine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seeman tries to avoid it but Caine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seeman to the ground. Seeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Seeman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caine just manages to avoid it. Caine throws a leg kick that is checked and Seeman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Caine dives in for a single leg takedown but Seeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. A little feinted left hand from Seeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Etan Seeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Caine moves into the clinch successfully.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caine misses with a hook from the clinch. Caine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caine tries to throw a body punch but Seeman avoids it by throwing Caine back against the ropes. Seeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caine working aggressively here.
Caine avoiding damage as Seeman throws knees to the body.
Seeman is struggling to control the position. Caine jumps guard but Seeman stands there with Caine around his waist. Caine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Etan Seeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine.#T4# Seeman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caines head. Caine throws a head punch that misses. Seeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caine avoids the elbow strike from Seeman, against the ropes.
Caine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Seeman scores with a nice short uppercut. Caine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Seeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Caine managing to block the knees to the body from Seeman.
Seeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caine blocks an elbow strike from Seeman.
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! Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Seeman controls his hands.
Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seeman scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeman. #TD2# Caine successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Caine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seeman sprawls well. Seeman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caine gets slowly back to his feet. Seeman circles away from the clinch attempt and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Seeman looks to land a combination. Caine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Seeman swings away with a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine throws a half hearted mid kick. Seeman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Donk. Seeman catches Caine right on the button with a cross. Crunch! Caine slams his shin into Seeman's torso. Caine throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Caine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Caine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Caine lands a couple of decent looking shots. Caine with a flurry of punches that miss. Caine works a leg free and moves into half guard. Seeman trying to control but Caine postures up.
Caine throws a strike but Seeman avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Caine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Seeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Seeman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2# Caine throws an elbow that misses. Seeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Seeman!#REVR# Caine looking to control.
Caine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seeman is now in half guard. Caine punching from the bottom.
Seeman slows the pace down in half guard. Caine wants to sweep but Seeman has passed to side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caine throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T3# Caine wants to control but Seeman postures up. Caine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee asks Seeman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Seeman prefers to stall for the moment though. Caine throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Seeman working away. Caine striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Seeman trying to control the action but Caine is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Seeman throws a lazy right hand but Caine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Seeman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Caine rushes Seeman and presses him up against the ropes. Seeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caine's defenses. Caine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seeman's elbow. #T4# Caine blocking some punches.
Caine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seeman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Seeman. #CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more. Seeman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caine's elbow. Seeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caine misses with a punch to the body.
Caine takes an elbow to the temple. Caine avoids a wild elbow strike from Seeman. Caine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Etan Seeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Caine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seeman smiles and moves away.
Caine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Caine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Seeman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Etan Seeman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Seeman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etan Seeman! Post fight, Etan Seeman took to the microphone: 'Whos your DADDY?'.
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Event:
Death Squad 336:Duffy v Baba
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Caine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caine showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Caine seems to be looking for submissions.
Caine throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely. Caine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Caine not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fietsora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caine is working away from the top position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Caine working over Fietsora with some ground and pound. Fietsora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fietsora has managed to free his arm - good work. Fietsora tries to kick Caine off but Caine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Caine wants to pass the guard but Fietsora is defending well. Fietsora trying to control here.
Caine is keen to just control but Fietsora is a slippery customer. Caine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Caine 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. Caine throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely. Caine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Fietsora wants to get back to his feet.
Caine tries to pass to full mount but Fietsora defends it. #SUB# Fietsora is defending against the submission attempts here by Caine.
#SUB# Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Fietsora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Caine is looking for a kimura but Fietsora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caine to get the leverage. Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fietsora is trying to control but can't.
Caine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fietsora's head. Fietsora is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Caine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fietsora is just riding it out for now. Caine eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Caine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Fietsora gets full guard. Caine throws a big right hand that misses. Fietsora is controlling Caine's posture. Caine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fietsora's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fietsora is trying to control the position but Caine postures up. #T4# Caine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Caine throws a big right hand that misses. Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully. Caine throws a big elbow that misses. Caine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Caine forces his way into half guard. Caine trying to pass the guard but Fietsora defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Caine with the ground and pound but Fietsora uses the opportunity to regain guard. Caine won't allow Fietsora to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A low kick from Fietsora misses #TD# and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fietsora's guard. Caine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Fietsora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fietsora works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Caine throws an elbow that misses. Fietsora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Fietsora!#REVB##SUB# Caine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fietsora is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caine. Caine misses with a strike from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine is trying to improve his position. Caine is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Caine misses with an elbow from the bottom. Caine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fietsora's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fietsora pulls his head out easily. Fietsora trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away. Caine wants to control but Fietsora is keeping busy and won't allow it. Caine wants to improve his position but Fietsora is controlling well.
Caine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Caine looking for submissions off his back. Fietsora is pressing down on Caine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caine is holding on for now. Caine gets back to full guard.
Caine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fietsora has passed into side control.
Fietsora controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Caine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Caine gets back to half guard.#T3# Caine trying to control from the bottom.
Caine is controlling Fietsora's trapped leg to prevent Fietsora from advancing to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. Caine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Caine working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Caine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fietsora has passed into half guard!
Fietsora tries to pass to full mount but Caine defends it. Caiaphas Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Caine looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Caine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fietsora can do to turn this around?#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fietsora pulls his head out easily. Fietsora blocks the strikes from Caine.
Fietsora tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Caine wants to control but Fietsora is keeping busy and won't allow it. Caine manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Caine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fietsora frees his head nicely. Oh but Caine has switched to an armbar! Fietsora is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Caiaphas Caine! Caiaphas Caine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, VIRAL COMBAT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Death Squad 330:Karol v Roman
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1# A jab from Maurya misses. Caine slips a jab from Maurya. Caine misses with a body kick. Maurya misses with a body shot.
Maurya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.#CL# Caine gets a clinch. #BC2# Maurya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caine tries a head kick but it misses.
Maurya dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Maurya looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range. Caine feinted with a counter takedown. Caine looks to clinch and Maurya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL# Caine instigates a clinch. Maurya can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Maurya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Maurya controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Maurya. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Maurya controls the action.
#T1# Caine throws a punch but it's blocked by Maurya. Caine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caine swings wildly with an uppercut but Maurya uses good head movement to avoid it. Caine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maurya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Maurya misses with a hook from the clinch. Maurya misses with a body punch.
Caine swings wildly with an uppercut but Maurya uses good head movement to avoid it. Maurya tries a body shot but Caine blocks it.
#BC2# Maurya breaks the clinch.
Maurya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caine sees it coming and avoids it easily. Caine throws a leg kick that misses. Caine takes one to the chin there. Caine misses with a head kick.
Maurya with a jab. Maurya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caine. Jab, jab by Maurya - just one landing. #CUT2# Caiaphas Caine's cut is getting worse.#T2# Caine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maurya. Caine tries to counter with a takedown but Maurya is quick to defend against it. Caine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maurya moves away. A little jabbing left from Maurya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Maurya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caine. Maurya throws a big shot that misses. Maurya connects with a body shot that sends Caine's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Caine throws a leg kick that is checked and Maurya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maurya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maurya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caine lands a slapping body shot.
Caine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2# Caiaphas Caine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Caine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Caine is breathing heavily. Maurya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maurya checks a leg kick. Caine misses with an uppercut. Maurya saw that one coming.#T3# Caine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Caine moves forwards but Maurya connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2# Jeez, Caiaphas Caine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Narsimvarman Maurya! Our winner, Narsimvarman Maurya, 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:
Death Squad 326:Page v Mamba
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1# Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caine. #TD2# Caine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boromir on his heels. He'll look to pass Boromir's guard now, I'm sure. Boromir is trying to control the position but Caine postures up. Boromir controlling the position. Boromir wants to sweep but no luck. Caine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Caine won't allow Boromir to sweep him here. Boromir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Caine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boromir swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boromir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boromir is on top in guard.
#REVR# Caine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2# Caine looking for a guillotine here but Boromir defends easily.
Boromir showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boromir looking to pass the guard. Boromir passes easily into side control. Nice work. Boromir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caine keeps working. Caine is looking for a sweep. Boromir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Caine! #T2# Caine tries to hold on but Boromir postures up. Caine manages to regain half guard. Good work. Caine tries to get to full guard but Boromir has control of the leg. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boromir tries to pass to full mount but Caine defends it. Caine punching from the bottom.
Caine controlling the position well. Boromir works his way into side control. Caine is looking for a sweep.#T3# Caine misses with a strike from the bottom. Caine is not content to let Boromir control the position. Boromir taking a breather here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Caine is not content to let Boromir control the position. Caine is looking for a sweep. Caine is not content to let Boromir control the position. Caine throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Boromir working away.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Boromir trying to control the action but Caine is working from the bottom. Caine sneaks back into half guard. Caine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caine tries to get to full guard but Boromir has control of the leg. Boromir is keen to just control but Caine is a slippery customer. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boromir in particular looking to stall. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Boromir wants to pass to mount but Caine is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boromir wants to take a breather but Caine is having none of it. Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Captain Boromir will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. Caine scores with the left hand. Boromir knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Captain Boromir has been cut. Caine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boromir throws a big shot that misses. Caine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boromir blocks the body kick.
Boromir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boromir misses with a straight left. Caine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caine. Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss! Caine ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boromir throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Caine counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boromir is looking to reverse the position. Caine scores with punches from side control. #SUB2# Caine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boromir wants to control but Caine postures up.#T1##SUB2# Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boromir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Boromir manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caine wants to pass to mount but Boromir is defending the position. Boromir tries to roll over but Caine keeps him under control. Caine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Caine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Boromir wants to get back to full guard. Boromir is not content to let Caine control the position. Caine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Caine is keen to just control but Boromir is a slippery customer. Caine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Boromir gets back to full guard.
Caine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boromir controlling Caine's posture. #T3# Boromir tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boromir trying to keep a closed guard but Caine is proving a slippery customer.
Caine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boromir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Caine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boromir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Caine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# Boromir wants to pass the guard but Caine is keeping the position. Caine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Caine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boromir forces his way into half guard. Boromir controlling the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Caine moves into full guard.
Caine being controlled here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Captain Boromir's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caine. Caine loads up on a big right hand but Boromir slips the punch. Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing. Caine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boromir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing. Caine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Caine with a nice cross. We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Caine avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boromir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Boromir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Caine swings for the body but Boromir moves out of range.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Caine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boromir scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine defending well as Boromir loads up on a big left hand. Boromir scores with a jab. Caine acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Caine shoots in looking for a takedown but Boromir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Caine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab. #T1# Caine slips under a jab. Caine closes the distance looking to clinch letting Boromir counter with a right hand. Caine ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Caine stuns Boromir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Caine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Boromir moves out of range of the body kick from Caine.
#TD2# Caine gets the takedown into side control. Caine working away. Boromir taking punishment in the form of punches.
Caine tries to move to mount but Boromir blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2# Caine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# 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! Boromir is trying to get back to half guard. Caine working away.#SUB2# Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boromir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Caine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Boromir is looking for a sweep. Boromir can't do much from the bottom here. Caine in side control, throwing shots but Boromir defends. #T3# Caine throwing shots but missing, from side control. Boromir is looking to reverse the position. Caine in side control, throwing shots but Boromir defends. Boromir tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Caine tries for a kimura but Boromir is defending well. #SUB2# Caine in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boromir is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caiaphas Caine! Caiaphas Caine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VIRAL COMBAT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Death Squad 320:Dextor v Bush
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Caine misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hyypia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Caine shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyypia tries to sprawl out of it but Caine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyypia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hyypia loads up on a big right hand but Caine slips the punch. Caine throws a sloppy head kick and Hyypia moves out of range easily. Hyypia thinks about countering with a head kick. Hyypia stuffs the takedown attempt from Caine. Caine gets slowly back to his feet. Hyypia stuffs the takedown attempt from Caine. Caine gets slowly back to his feet. Hyypia appears to be looking for a big counter. Sami Hyypia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiaphas Caine. Caine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyypia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caine misses with a kick to the body.
Hyypia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Caine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hyypia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caine. Hyypia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# Hyypia misses with a head kick.
Caine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Caine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyypia is just out of range. Caine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Hyypia has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Caine. Hyypia is looking to break free of the clinch but Caine has double underhooks. Hyypia has Caine pushed against the cage. Caine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caine misses with the head strike.
Hyypia prevents a body shot from Caine. Caine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Caine pulls Hyypia into guard.
Caine working a defensive guard but Hyypia manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU# Hyypia decides to stand back up. Hyypia moves out of range as Caine strikes.#T2# Caine throws a body kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Caine.
Caine wants to clinch. Caine tries a head kick but it misses.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caine throws a body punch but Hyypia moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caine takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Hyypia throws a hook to the side of Caine's head but Caine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Caine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hyypia with a body punch. A glancing blow. Caine throws the kick towards the body but Hyypia avoids it. Hyypia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Caine looks winded!#KD# Hyypia cracks Caine with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caine looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hyypia finish him?
#KD# Hyypia lands a big uppercut and Caine crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Caine looks OK. Hyypia waves Caine back to his feet!#ROC# Caine is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.#T3# Hyypia lands a body shot.
Hyypia drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Caine's head, knocking him out cold! Hyypia is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Hyypia! A very excited looking Sami Hyypia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Death Squad 316:Ashley v FLoyd
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Caine slips a jab from Bri. Bri throws a lazy right hand but Caine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Bri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caine's elbow. Bri looks to throw an elbow but misses. Caine blocks an elbow strike. Bri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri tries a body shot but Caine blocks it.
Caine digs a right hand into Bri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bri's gas tank. Caine lands with a right to the head. Caine avoids a wild elbow strike from Bri. Caine dodges an elbow strike from Bri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caine blocks an elbow strike. Caine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bri's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bri lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Caine tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caine avoids the elbow strike from Bri, against the cage.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Bri tries a body shot but Caine blocks it.
#T1# Bri misses with a punch to the body.
Bri misses with a hook from the clinch. Bri tries to work over Caine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caine blocks an elbow strike. Bri pushes off an throws an elbow but Caine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Caine.
A head punch on the inside from Bri fails to land. Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caine lands a right hand. Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Caine avoids the elbow strike from Bri, against the cage.
Bri throws an elbow that misses.
Bri takes a shot to the head. Bri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caine scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Seaville Bri has been cut. Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Caine. A nice glancing elbow lands by Bri. #CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Caine on the inside. Bri working aggressively here.
Caine tries for a takedown but Bri manages to get underhooks.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri misses with an elbow strike.
Caine avoids the elbow strike from Bri, against the cage.
Bri throws an elbow but it misses.
Bri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caine prevents a body shot from Bri. Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Bri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bri's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Caine.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Caine avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage. Caine prevents a body shot from Bri. Bri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caine's elbow. Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
#T3# Bri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Caine avoids a wild elbow strike from Bri. Bri tries a body shot but Caine blocks it.
Caine prevents a body shot from Bri. Bri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caine backwards. A short right from Caine. Caine blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2# Caine has Bri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bri tumbling to the mat - Caine dives into Bri's guard. Caine controlling from the top position. Caine won't allow Bri to get back to his feet. Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Caine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bri is keeping the position for now. #T4# Caine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Caine landing a few strikes. #SUB2# Caine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bri is avoiding damage well.
Caine in side control, just content to control the action for now. Bri wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bri throws the left hand but Caine avoids the punch easily. Caine feints and then cracks Bri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bri down. Bri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Caine moves into the clinch. Caine is looking for a takedown. Caine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bri backwards. Caine tries to throw a body punch but Bri avoids it by throwing Caine back against the cage. Bri misses with an elbow strike.
Caine prevents a body shot from Bri. Bri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caine misses with a hook from the clinch. Caine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caine blocks a body shot from Bri. Caine lands with a short shot to the head. Caine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caine misses with a punch to the body.
Caine blocks an uppercut.
Bri prevents a body shot from Caine. #T1# A left hand lands to the body for Caine.
Caine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Caine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#KD2# Caine lands a big left hand right to the temple and Bri goes down! #ROC2# Bri is rocked!#SUB2# Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Bri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caine lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bri quite badly. Bri pulls Caine in close trying to recover. Caine postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bri on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bri doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caiaphas Caine! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caiaphas Caine made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Death Squad 313:F'gus v Karol
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Caine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Caine misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Spazstor regains half guard. Well, if Caine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caine trying to control the action but Spazstor is working from the bottom. #SUB# Caine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Spazstor has one foot on Caine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Spazstor lands a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spazstor throws a leg kick but Caine moved away.#T1# Caine shoots for a double leg takedown but Spazstor sprawls well. He's pushed Caine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it. Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Spazstor misses with a low kick as Caine jumps back. Spazstor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick. Caine throws a quick inside leg kick. Caine thuds a left hand into Spazstor's body. Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Caine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spazstor! #ES2# Spazstor throws Caine to one side and escapes! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caine throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range. Caine digs a good hook to Spazstor's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caine.#T2# Spazstor scores with a nice strike. Caine lands with a nice body kick. A lazy body kick from Spazstor #TD# and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spazstor's guard.#ES2# Spazstor pushes Caine off and gets back to his feet.
Spazstor throws a shot from downtown. Caine moves away and avoids it. Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Caine.#CUT# It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spazstor.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caiaphas Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Caine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Spazstor throws out a leg kick but Caine moves out of range and Spazstor only half commits. Spazstor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A nice inside leg kick there by Caine. That's going to slow Spazstor down. Spazstor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caine. Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Caine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Caine checks a low kick from Spazstor. Caine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Caine is looking to wear down Spazstor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Spazstor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caine. Spazstor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caine throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off. Caine digs a good hook to Spazstor's body.
Caine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Caine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Caine tests Spazstor's chin there with a solid looking shot. Caine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spazstor's head.#ROC# Spazstor is rocked!#T4# Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Caine is out of range. Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Caine. Beautiful body shot. Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it. Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it. Spazstor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Caine misses with a right hand and Spazstor counters with a left to the body. Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Caine counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Caine tries for a kimura but Spazstor is defending well. Caine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caine trying to control the position but Spazstor is working away. Caine throwing strikes but missing, from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Spazstor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caine checks it well. Spazstor throws a front kick aimed at Caine's knee but Caine avoids it well. Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Caine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. No luck for Caine with that takedown attempt. Spazstor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it. Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Caine throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.#TD# Caine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spazstor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Caine tries to score with some ground and pound. Spazstor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spazstor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spazstor keeps working. #T1# Caine is working Spazstor over with some ground and pound from side control. Spazstor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB# Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spazstor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Caine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spazstor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caine's guard! Nice work there by Spazstor! Spazstor's corner is telling him to maintain position. Caine controlling the position.#T2# Spazstor preventing the sweep. #SUB# Caine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spazstor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caine. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spazstor trying to control the position but Caine is working away. Caine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spazstor's best efforts.#SUB# Caine actively working from the bottom here. Caine gets full guard.#SUB# Caine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spazstor stacks Caine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spazstor! Caine is looking to regain half guard here but Spazstor keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Spazstor controlling the position from side mount. Caine is looking for a sweep. Caine struggling a bit here.#SU2# Spazstor decides to take the fight back to the feet. Spazstor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4# Spazstor lands with a shot to the body. Caine with a body punch. A glancing blow. Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Caine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spazstor. Spazstor throws a leg kick but Caine sees it coming and checks it nicely. Spazstor throws a low kick but Caine moves out of range easily. Spazstor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Spazstor counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caine feints and then cracks Spazstor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spazstor down. Caine connects with an inside leg kick. Spazstor scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Spazstor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Spazstor slips under a jab. Caine misses with a hook
and Spazstor counters with a low kick, right behind Caine 's knee. Caine tries for a takedown but Spazstor circles away easily enabling Spazstor to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Spazstor misses #TD# and Caine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caine. #ES2# Spazstor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Caine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Spazstor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caiaphas Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Spazstor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caine shoots in for a takedown but Spazstor shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Caine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spazstor is fending him off so far but Caine persists. Nope, Spazstor circles away and we're back to standing. Spazstor scores with a kick to the body.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Spazstor tries a low kick but Caine avoids it. Spazstor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Caine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Spazstor cracks the inside of Caine's front leg. Caine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spazstor. Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caine scores with a hook. Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Caine's leg but Caine calmly moves out of range. Spazstor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Spazstor. Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caine moves away. Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Spazstor throws a leg kick #TD# and Caine counters with a single leg into guard. Spazstor didn't expect that. Caine scores with a decent looking elbow strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spazstor wants to stand up but Caine is controlling him. #T2# Caine tries to free his leg and advance position but Spazstor is retaining full guard. Spazstor wants to stand but Caine is controlling the position. Caine throwing strikes from guard but Spazstor blocks nicely. Caine throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!#REVB# Caine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spazstor sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Caine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spazstor passes into side control.
#T3# Caine struggling a bit here. Caine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spazstor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Caine wants to get back to full guard. Spazstor is trying to control. Caine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Caine wants to control but Spazstor is keeping busy.
Spazstor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Caine is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Caine has a hand on Spazstor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spazstor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Spazstor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Caine is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Caine regains half guard. Caiaphas Caine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2# Spazstor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight! Zlatan Spazstor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Spazstor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Spazstor! A victorious Zlatan Spazstor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 306:Darby v Brian
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Caine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cropp counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Cropp misses with a series of wild punches.
Caine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cropp misses with a series of wild punches.
Cropp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caine. Caine obviously looking to wear him down.
Cropp fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Caine slaps away a takedown attempt from Cropp, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cropp misses with a straight left. Cropp misses with a series of wild punches.
Cropp shoots for a takedown but Caine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Cropp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Cropp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cropp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cropp shoots in but Caine avoids the takedown attempt easily. Karol Cropp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caine fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Caine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cropp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caine misses with a punch to the body.
Cropp lands a nice uppercut.#CUT# That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more. A quick uppercut on the inside from Caine. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caine. Cropp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caine can't find room to land a body shot as Cropp controls the action.
#T2##TD# Cropp has picked Caine up - he's going for a ride! Cropp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Cropp is trying to control. Caine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cropp lands strikes from half guard. 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! Cropp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT# The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caiaphas Caine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karol Cropp! Karol Cropp managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFL #36
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Yiftos throws an overhand right that lands on Caine's shoulder, as Caine tries to avoid the shot. Yiftos dips to his left and cracks Caine with an uppercut!#CUT2# It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut. Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yiftos manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yiftos! But no joy. Caine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A little jabbing left from Yiftos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yiftos dips to his left and cracks Caine with an uppercut!#KD2# Yiftos cracks Caine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yiftos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caine to stand back up! This has been an exciting period of action! Caine tried to score with a low kick but Yiftos checks it. Nice defenses there by Caine. Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Yiftos throws a hook but Caine blocks it. Caine slips a straight right by Yiftos.#CL2# Yiftos forces Caine back against the cage and clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Caine.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Yiftos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yiftos.
Caine blocks a head kick by Yiftos.
Caine tries to counter with a takedown but Yiftos is quick to defend against it. Caine cracks a nice hook into Yiftos's ribs.#T1# Yiftos throws a series of punches but Caine avoids them all with ease. A big left from Yiftos misses. Good leg kick by Caine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caine staying out of range there. Caine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yiftos misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Caine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Caine wants to control but Yiftos is keeping him busy. Yiftos trying to hold on to Caine's head to control him but Caine postures up.
Yiftos wants to improve his position but Caine is controlling well.
Yiftos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caine. Yiftos trying to hold on to Caine's head to control him but Caine postures up.
Yiftos is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Yiftos has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Caine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Yiftos is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Caine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caine slips a nice elbow through Yiftos's hands, connecting with Yiftos's forehead. Yiftos is staying active underneath Caine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Yiftos tries to get to full guard but Caine has control of the leg. Yiftos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caine's back!#SUB2# Yiftos working for a choke but Caine is defending well. #SUB2# Yiftos is persistently looking for the submission but Caine is defending it well.
Caine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3##SUB# Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yiftos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Yiftos is looking for a kimura here.
Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Yiftos is looking to take a break and control but Caine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Caine 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. Yiftos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caine's head. Caine is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Yiftos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Yiftos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caine is just riding it out for now. Yiftos eventually gives up the hold. Caine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Yiftos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Yiftos trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom. #SUB# Yiftos is posturing up here but Caine has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yiftos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yiftos has to tap! Slick submission there by Caine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caiaphas Caine! Caiaphas Caine very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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