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Event:
OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Nanahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nanahara moves away from the strike by Archer.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Archer counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
Archer throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range. #T1#
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Nanahara sprawls well.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Archer.
Nanahara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nanahara jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Nanahara counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nanahara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nanahara scrambles back to his feet.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Nanahara motions for Archer to come forward. Nanahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nanahara misses with a looping right.
Nanahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nanahara thumps Archer with a low kick.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Nanahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanahara lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Shuya Nanahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Archer.
Nanahara connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.
Nanahara fakes the leg kick and cracks Archer in the body.
Nanahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nanahara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice strike.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?
Nanahara cracks Archer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Archer falls backwards against the cage. Nanahara follows up with more strikes that drop Archer to his knees. Nanahara keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Archer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Post fight, an emotional Shuya Nanahara said 'There comes a time in every fighter's career where they must know when to walk away. That time for me is now. Thank you to all the fans and to the OFC for letting me end things in Tokyo. I will never forget this fight game or any of you!'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Chino pushes him off.
Archer takes one on the button.
Chino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Chino breaks the clinch.
Chino blocks a head kick by Archer.
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Chino lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Chino scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Chino lands a body shot.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Chino finish him?
Chino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Chino thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer trying to control the position but instead, Chino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Archer into the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chino prevents a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chino fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Chino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with Chino against the cage.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Chino avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage. #BC#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Archer if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Chino.
#T2#
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Archer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chino defends it well.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chino throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Chino misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Chino lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Chino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer slips a jab from Chino.
Chino misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chino misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Chino throws a counter high kick but Archer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
Archer moves out of range of the leg kick from Chino.
Chino misses with a body kick.
Archer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chino.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Chino.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chino.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chino.
Chino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer throws a sloppy head kick and Chino moves out of range easily.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chino ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Chino lands a jab to the head.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Chino.
Archer walks into a left hand.
Archer walks into a straight right hand from Chino.
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Chino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Chino settles back down.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer misses with a combination
#KD#
and Chino counters with a nice right hand that sends Archer toppling to the canvas! Archer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chino finish him?!
Chino throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Archer misses.
Chino is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Archer gets the takedown into side control.
Chino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Archer tries to score with some ground and pound. Chino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chino throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Archer misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Archer throws an elbow but Chino slips to the side and avoids it well.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chino keeps working.
Chino regains half guard, as Archer was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chino keeps working.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Chino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chino tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alpa Chino is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer flicks out a counter leg kick but Chino steps away.
Chino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Archer is able to avoid easily.
Archer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Archer tries a low kick but Chino avoids it.
Chino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Archer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chino is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Archer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chino wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Chino is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Archer dives into side control.
Archer misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chino is defending well. #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.
Archer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer trying to control the action but Chino is working from the bottom.
Chino regains half guard, as Archer was trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chino tries to kick Archer off but Archer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Chino.
Chino slips a straight right by Archer.
Chino misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer lands a jab to Chino's midsection.
Chino swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Chino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Chino thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chino throws a chopping leg kick but Archer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chino throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chino thows a leg kick but Archer checks it #TD2#
and Archer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chino.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Chino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chino.
Chino throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Archer thumps Chino with a low kick.
Chino scores with a head kick.
Archer misses with a series of wild punches.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chino throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
#T3#
Archer connects with a high kick.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Archer tries to clinch but Chino is having none of it.
Chino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Chino lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Chino manages to break the clinch.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Chino's head.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chino throws a head kick that misses
and Archer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Chino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Chino.
#T4#
Chino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Chino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Archer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chino sprawls well initially but Archer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chino is trying to stand.
Archer trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Archer.
I think Archer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alpa Chino!
Alpa Chino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dango blocks a head kick by Archer.
Dango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dango swivels and escapes.
It looked like Dango was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dango misses with a combination
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
Dango throws a good cross that connects.
Dango throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Dango takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Dango connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Dango has been cut.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dango works the jab nicely.
Dango drops Archer with a big left hand! Archer is injured, injured bad! Dango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dango!
Dan Dango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 244: Parlay
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynn throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynn is able to avoid easily.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Archer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynn wobbles Archer with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lynn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Archer to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russell Lynn!
Russell Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hari tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Archer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Hari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hari strikes from the bottom but Archer passes into mount!
Hari is trying to escape the mount.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hari tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hari flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hari is still trying to improve position.
Archer landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Archer has control of Hari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Archer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Archer. What's that going to do exactly?
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Archer landing punches.
Hari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer blocks Hari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Hari tries to land a strike from the bottom but Archer has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Hari here! Hari is tapping! Great work there by Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Archer!
A determined Aaron Archer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Archer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Pick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
A jab from Pick misses.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archer throws a hook but Pick blocks it.
Pick is looking for the big counter here.
Archer motions for Pick to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Archer defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Archer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick connects with a looping right hand.
Pick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Pick throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Pick cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Archer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pick finish him?
#ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Archer defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
Pick weaves into range and cracks Archer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Archer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pick is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Pick!
Our winner, Steve Pick, 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:
DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palmer needs to keep his hands up - Archer had a free shot at his head there.
Palmer thows a leg kick but Archer checks it
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palmer's hands.#T1#
Palmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer throws a leg kick which misses Palmer's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmer tries to avoid it.
Archer shoots in but Palmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Palmer lands with an overhand left.
Palmer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from Palmer.
Archer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Archer duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.#T2#
Palmer tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer checks the leg kick.#TD#
Palmer gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Palmer is working Archer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Archer working for a triangle but Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Palmer landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Palmer manages to get to full guard.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T4#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Palmer pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer postures up.
#SUB#
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Chris Palmer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Archer throws a leg kick but Palmer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Palmer counters with a takedown into side control.
Archer is trying to control Palmer's posture but Palmer avoids it.
Palmer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer prevents Archer from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Palmer passes to full mount!
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Archer tries to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
Palmer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Archer's face.
Palmer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Archer tries to lock up and control but Palmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Palmer finish him?
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A big strike lands for Palmer! That's really hurt Archer and he's turned his back - Palmer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Palmer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Palmer!
Chris Palmer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trigger.#TD2#
Archer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trigger quickly recovers to half guard.
Trigger is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trigger defending well though.
Trigger is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Trigger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trigger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
Trigger wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Archer thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but Trigger moved away.
Archer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Trigger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer throws a leg kick but Trigger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Trigger moved out of range nicely.
Trigger slips a jab from Archer.
Trigger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger's guard.
Trigger trying to control the position here.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Trigger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archer is controlling him.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
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.
Trigger tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trigger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer throws a strike aimed at the side of Trigger's head but Trigger avoids it well.
Trigger dodges the ground and pound from Archer.
Trigger being controlled for a moment.
Trigger struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Archer controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
As Archer tries to get set, Trigger tries to push him back and clinch up but Archer manages to avoid the attempt.
Trigger scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trigger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trigger swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Trigger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Trigger misses with a straight left.
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Trigger is predictable there
and Archer counters with a nice leg kick.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigger is just out of range.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trigger checks a leg kick.
Trigger throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Archer.
Donk. Archer catches Trigger right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Trigger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trigger throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trigger throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Trigger misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Archer counters with a single leg into guard. Trigger didn't expect that. #T1#
Trigger trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Trigger is looking to stand up but Archer isn't so interested in that idea.
Archer trying to control but Trigger is working from the bottom.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trigger keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Trigger wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trigger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trigger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigger is just out of range.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses.
Archer with a jab.#TD2#
Archer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aaron Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archer is looking to advance position but Trigger won't allow it.
Trigger pushes Archer off looking to stand but Archer dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trigger defending well though.
Archer prevents Trigger from standing back up.
Archer trying to control from Trigger's half guard. Trigger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Trigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archer throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Trigger counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Trigger. #T4#
Trigger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Archer has Trigger pressed against the cage, preventing Trigger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trigger blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Archer as Trigger tries to tie him up. #BC#
Trigger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archer throws a low kick, looking for Trigger's leg but Trigger calmly moves out of range.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trigger misses with a kick to the body.
Archer throws a chopping leg kick but Trigger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trigger lands a jab.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer 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#
Archer wants to stay close but Trigger steps back to make room for something. Archer seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Trigger and Archer drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taj Trigger!
Taj Trigger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer slips under a jab.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Archer throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey wants to stall.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer pushes Anstey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer is working for takedown but Anstey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #T2#
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Anstey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Archer.
#T3#
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Anstey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Anstey checks a low kick from Archer.
Anstey takes one to the chin there.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey wants to clinch
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer goes for a double leg but Anstey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anstey continues to drive forward.
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Archer.
Archer takes one on the button.
Anstey tries to clinch up
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Anstey takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Archer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Archer wants to stall.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Archer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Archer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.#T2##CL#
Archer darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Archer stalling the fight.
Archer stalling in the clinch.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer. #T3##BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control.
Archer is staying tight to Anstey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Archer working the head with strikes.
Archer tries to score with some ground and pound. Anstey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face as Archer controls the position.
An elbow from Archer crashes against the mat.
Archer working the strikes but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anstey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Archer is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Anstey takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Anstey tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Archer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anstey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anstey to the ground. Anstey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Archer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Archer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aaron Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aaron Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Archer stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Anstey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #T4#
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Archer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anstey up against the cage.
Archer cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Archer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Garavito takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.#KD#
Garavito drops Archer with a beautiful combination! Archer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garavito is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Garavito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Garavito finish him?
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Garavito cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garavito has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Archer to stand back up!
Garavito drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Garavito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Garavito moves away from the strike by Archer.
Garavito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garavito. Garavito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Garavito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a leg kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Garavito has knocked Archer down with a huge combo! Garavito steps away and waves a wobbly Archer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick from Archer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Garavito tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Nice shot by Garavito.
Archer is looking to chop away at Garavito's legs.
Garavito lands with a shot to the body.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Garavito misses with a left hand
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Garavito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Archer slips under a jab.
Garavito throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Garavito.
Garavito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garavito moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Garavito lands a head shot.
A combination from Garavito does no damage.
Archer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Garavito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
Garavito throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garavito throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garavito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garavito misses with a hook.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Garavito lands.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garavito manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Garavito lands a big head kick that sends Archer tumbling to the mat! Garavito takes a step backwards and waves Archer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Garavito pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Garavito lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Garavito stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Archer.
Garavito leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Garavito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Garavito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archer.
Archer slips a jab from Garavito.
Archer walks into a jab.
Archer slips a straight right by Garavito.#CL2#
Archer moves into range and clinches up with Garavito.
Archer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD#
Garavito drops Archer with a beautiful combination! Archer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garavito is looking for the KO!
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Garavito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Garavito moved out of range nicely.
Garavito throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Garavito lands a glancing blow to the side of Archer's head.
Garavito throws a series of punches but Archer avoids them all with ease.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.
Garavito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garavito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Archer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer is fighting to break Garavito's control of his arms but Garavito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garavito has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garavito pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Garavito.
Archer defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Archer there.
A jab from Garavito misses.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Archer.
Garavito misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garavito.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
As Garavito backs off Archer throws a huge counter combo but Garavito manages to avoid it all.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Garavito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Garavito throws a front kick aimed at Archer's knee but Archer avoids it well.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garavito misses the target.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garavito throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Garavito.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Garavito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garavito throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Archer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garavito to the mat! Garavito manages to get full guard.
Garavito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#T4#
Garavito controlling Archer's posture.
Archer wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.
Garavito trying to control the position here.
Garavito continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Archer.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garavito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito connects with a jab.
Garavito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Archer ducks right into an uppercut from Garavito.
Garavito scores with a punch to the head.
Garavito throws an overhand right that drops Archer like a sack of potatoes! Garavito dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Garavito!
Luis Garavito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ee misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Archer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Ee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Archer controlling the action here.
Ee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ee tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer moves into full mount! Ee won't be happy about that!
Ee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Archer.
#T1#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ee is working to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The referee warns Ee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Archer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ee is trying desperately to improve position.
Ee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Ee is bucking up trying to escape but Archer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Archer breaks from Ee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Archer lands a couple of good shots and Ee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Archer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is punishing Ee with some ground and pound.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ee is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Archer scores with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Archer is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ee with him. Ee is trying to defend but Archer has an arm under the chin now! Ee grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Vos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vos tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vos circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer is looking to slow Vos down with leg kicks.
Vos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vos somewhat.
Vos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Archer pinned against the cage. Archer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vos throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Vos.
Nice defenses there by Archer.#CL2#
Vos tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vos is trying to keep an underhook but Archer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vos is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Archer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vos!
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Archer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vos tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vos tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Vos is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Archer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vos is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Archer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vos escapes and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Vos tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Vos is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
Archer tries to buck Vos off but Vos is having none of it.
Vos controls the position.
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vos off and has taken his back!
Vos tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I would not like to be Vos right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Archer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vos.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer jabs at Vos's body.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Vos's ribs.
Archer connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Vos has been cut.
Archer thuds his right hand into Vos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vos throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Archer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vos defends it well.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
Vos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vos takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Vos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer fakes the body blow, causing Vos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Larry misses with a wild body shot.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larry lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Larry tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larry throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Larry misses.
Archer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larry.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Archer throws a chopping leg kick but Larry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larry slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Larry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larry.#T1#
Larry connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer throws a nice head kick!
Archer avoids the body shot from Larry.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Larry moved out of range.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larry thinks about the counter body kick.
Larry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larry throws a nice head kick!
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larry misses with a hook.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Larry avoids it well and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Larry scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.#T2#
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Larry misses with a looping right.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Larry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Archer cracks the inside of Larry's front leg.
Archer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larry slips a straight right by Archer.
Larry misses with a body shot.
Larry misses with a wild combination.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Larry counters with a right hand to the body.
Larry avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Larry avoids the body shot from Archer.
#T3#
Larry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Larry looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Larry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larry thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Archer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Larry wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larry defending well though. #T4#
Larry wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larry manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Larry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Larry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Larry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larry looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larry missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Archer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Larry misses with a straight right.
Larry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larry throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer scores with a hook.#CL#
Archer clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Larry blocks a leg kick.
Archer avoids the body shot from Larry.
#T1#
Archer checks a low kick from Larry.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Larry lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Archer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer wants to clinch up but Larry keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Archer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Larry defends it.
Larry is not content to let Archer control the position.#T2#
Larry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer advances position into side control!
Larry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larry looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn!
Archer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larry is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Larry can't escape the position.
#T3#
Larry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer looking to control but Larry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Archer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Archer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Archer wants to control the pace but Larry is squirming around nicely.
Larry tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Archer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer controlling the action here.
Larry is not content to let Archer control the position.
Larry felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Larry is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larry avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larry moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Larry lands a jab.
Larry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Larry is looking to score with low kicks.
Larry throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer tries to clinch but Larry is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larry circles away.
Larry avoids the body shot from Archer.
Larry wants to slow Archer down by chopping away at his legs.
Larry walks into a left hand. #T1#
Larry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larry manages to avoid it.
Larry misses with a body kick.
Archer misses with a combination
and Larry counters with a right hand to the body.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larry counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a few strikes there.
Larry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Larry swings widly with a right hand
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larry.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Larry. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larry scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer is looking to chop away at Larry's legs.
Larry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larry scores with a three punch combo!
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Larry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larry tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Larry counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
A slow jab from Larry misses its intended target.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Larry misses with the combination.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Archer gets a double leg takedown into Larry's guard.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Larry wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aaron Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larry looking for a sweep. Not yet Larry, not yet. #SUB2#
Larry looking for a triangle here. Archer is fighting it but it looks tight! Larry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Archer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lethal Larry!
Lethal Larry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 34
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Stahlhandske in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahlhandske. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stahlhandske scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahlhandske moves away.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Stahlhandske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Stahlhandske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahlhandske walks into a jab.
Stahlhandske lands a lovely overhand right.
Stahlhandske lands the left hand.
Stahlhandske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stahlhandske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Archer lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stahlhandske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stahlhandske misses with the combination.
Archer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stahlhandske sprawls and moves away.
Stahlhandske throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with a hook. Stahlhandske ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Stahlhandske releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Archer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahlhandske.
Archer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stahlhandske's calf.#TD#
Archer shoots in and bounces Stahlhandske off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Stahlhandske is controlling Archer's posture.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer working some strikes from top position.
Archer 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer won't allow Stahlhandske to get back to his feet.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stahlhandske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer lands with a hook. Stahlhandske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stahlhandske throws a combination that misses
and Archer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stahlhandske defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Stahlhandske, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Stahlhandske against the cage but Stahlhandske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stahlhandske scores with a jab to the head.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahlhandske can do to turn this around?
Stahlhandske misses the shot to the body.
Stahlhandske takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Stahlhandske gets caught napping as Archer dives in and scores a takedown. Stahlhandske manages to retain guard.
Stahlhandske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a big elbow that misses.
Archer wants to control from the top but Stahlhandske keeps moving.
Stahlhandske trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahlhandske swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stahlhandske is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archer is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Archer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske is wriggling around but Archer manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Archer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stahlhandske doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Archer postures up.
#T3#
Archer not doing much here.
Archer throwing shots but Stahlhandske is blocking nicely.
Archer working over Stahlhandske with some ground and pound. Stahlhandske looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stahlhandske is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahlhandske holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Stahlhandske is working away.
Stahlhandske trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stahlhandske misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer throws a head kick but Stahlhandske moves out of range.
Archer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stahlhandske keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Archer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stahlhandske to the ground. Archer is now in Stahlhandske's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Stahlhandske manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Stahlhandske slips the punch.
Archer moves away from the strike by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske misses the body punch
and Archer counters with a good low kick that Stahlhandske was not able to check.
Stahlhandske connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Stahlhandske misses.
Stahlhandske throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Stahlhandske counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stahlhandske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Stahlhandske misses. #TD#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Stahlhandske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stahlhandske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaron Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stahlhandske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Stahlhandske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Stahlhandske is looking to stand up but Archer isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Archer throws a hook but Stahlhandske blocks it.
Stahlhandske throws an off balance right hand
and Archer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Stahlhandske and pushes him back against the cage.
Stahlhandske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer effectively controlling the action here.
Archer keeps control of Stahlhandske as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Stahlhandske blocks a body shot from Archer.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
Archer is trying to drag Stahlhandske to the mat but Stahlhandske just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stahlhandske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahlhandske is trying to break the clinch but Archer is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Stahlhandske.
Well Archer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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