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Event:
GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Over throws a nice head kick!
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Over .
Over lands a brutal head kick. Sodergren looks out on his feet and Over throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Career Over !
Career Over decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Over .
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy has Over pushed against the cage.#T1#
Over takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Over blocking some punches.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Over back against the cage. #T2#
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Over misses with the head strike.
Murphy is pushing Over up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Over . #T3#
Over struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Over .
Over working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Over .
Over misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Over . #T4#
Over lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Over .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy'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.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws the left hand but Over avoids the punch easily.
Over gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Over throws a head kick that misses.
Over walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Over 's shoulder, as Over tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Over tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy jabs Over to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Over avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Over scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Over ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Over is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Over manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Over keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Over rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Over connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy scores with a hook.#T2#
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Over counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Over gets a clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Over lands a shoulder strike.
Over misses with some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A short right from Over on the inside.
Over throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy gets through Over 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Joe Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Over misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Over .
A nice right hand lands inside from Over . #T4#
Over misses with the head strike.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Over .
Over tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Murphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Over avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Over throws a counter high kick but Murphy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy with a nice cross.#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Over throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
Over lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Over on the inside.
Over struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Over 's head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over . #T1#
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Over .
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over . #T2#
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Over working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Over .
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Over lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Over .
Over throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy pushes Over back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Over lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Over .
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Over backwards.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. #ROC2#
Over is rocked!
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Over is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over seems to have got his legs back now.
Over lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over misses with some punches.
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Over .
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Over working aggressively here.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Joe Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Over tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Over tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Over blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Over uses good head movement to avoid it.
Career Over has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Career Over .
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Murphy!
Our winner, Joe Murphy, 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.
In defeat, Career Over stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you all ass holes'.
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Event:
DUEL#43 Silver vs Haack
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Abdullah scores with a punch to the head.
Over slips under a jab.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Over 's head backwards.
Abdullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Over was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdullah.#TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Over defending well though.
Abdullah throwing shots but Over is blocking nicely.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Over keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah throwing shots but Over is blocking nicely.
Over looks like he's trying to stand up.
Over has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Over wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdullah prevents Over from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Over throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOver .
Over doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Over just misses with a punch to the body.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Over kicks Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdullah lands a jab to Over 's midsection.
Career Over is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Over avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Over continues to drive forward.
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Over .
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Over scores with a head kick. Abdullah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Over misses with a head kick.
Over tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Over avoids the body shot from Abdullah.
Over misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Over scores with a head kick.
Abdullah shoots in but no luck this time.
Over looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Over .
Over takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Over is just out of range.
Over throws a quick counter head kick but Abdullah was just out of range.
Abdullah cracks Over with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Over instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Abdullah has hold of one of Over 's legs. Over is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdullah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Over wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over slips a jab from Abdullah.
Over appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Over avoids nicely.
Over fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Over tries to land a front kick but Abdullah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah lands a nice hook to Over 's body. Over takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Over uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdullah.
Over throws a big counter combination but Abdullah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Over throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Abdullah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abdullah is looking to advance position but Over won't allow it.
Abdullah trying to control from half guard but Over is working away.
Abdullah is taking a breather. Over says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdullah prevents Over from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abdullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Over should have avoided that one.
Over steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Abdullah there.
Abdullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Over takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Abdullah misses.
Over is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Over rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
#T1#
Abdullah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Over gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Over tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Over lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Over lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Abdullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Over sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Over misses the target.
Abdullah throws a hook but Over blocks it.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Over doesn't seem bothered though.
Over doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Over counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Over .
Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Over counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Over as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Over throws a right hand that Abdullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdullah also avoids with ease.
Abdullah connects with a right hand. Over shakes it off.
A big left from Abdullah misses.
Over bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdullah misses with a double jab
and Over counters with a two punch combo.
Over moves forwards but Abdullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah lands with a straight right. Over didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Abdullah. Beautiful body shot.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Over tries to clinch up.#T3#
Abdullah scores with a jab to the head.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdullah has his takedown stuffed
and Over counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Over !#ES#
Over throws Abdullah to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Over avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Over continues to drive forward.
Over displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Over misses.
We've been informed that Abdullah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Over .
Abdullah cracks Over with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Over keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah.#T4#
Over throws a nice looking combination but Abdullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah feints the counter takedown.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Over avoids it easily.
Over closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdullah takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Over misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Over uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah avoids the head kick by Over .
Over lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Over takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Over darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Over was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdullah.
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 Career Over will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abdullah blocks a head kick by Over .
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Over pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abdullah misses with a takedown
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Abdullah swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Over gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdullah.
Abdullah scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Over defending well as Abdullah loads up on a big left hand.
Over was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Over moves away.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Over .
Over connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!
Over stuffs the takedown.
Over will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Over takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Over .
Abdullah connects with a body shot that sends Over 's belly button to the back.
Abdullah lands a nice hook to Over 's body. Over takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Over slips under a jab.#T2#
Abdullah throws a hook but Over avoids it easily.
Abdullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Over sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah jabs Over to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah takes one to the side of the head.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Over is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Over circles away and we're back to standing.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Abdullah looks to throw the jab but Over is out of range.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Over is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Over circles away and we're back to standing.
Over appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Over tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Over to the ground. Over escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Over is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdullah misses with a right hand #KD#
and Over counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Abdullah down! Over is looking to finish but Abdullah is intelligently defending himself.
Abdullah is still in real trouble! Can Over finish him?
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Over advances to half guard. #T3#
Over frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Over controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Over 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Over continues to stall.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Over has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Over wants to control the pace but Abdullah is squirming around nicely.
Abdullah stops Over from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Over controlling his opponent.
Abdullah is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Career Over .
I think Over has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Career Over !
A relieved looking Career Over thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Arjuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Over counters with a stiff right hand.
Over swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna.
Over slips a straight right by Arjuna.
Over is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Over moves into the clinch successfully.
Arjuna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Over prevents Arjuna from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Over throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Arjuna.
Over lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over misses with a hook.#T1##KD2#
Over moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Arjuna goes down! Can Over finish him!?#ROC2#
Arjuna is rocked!
Arjuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh Arjuna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Over content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather.
Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now.
Over seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arjuna controlling Over 's posture.
Arjuna wants to stand but Over is controlling the position.
Over sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Over is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Over forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Over creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna blocks a body shot from Over .
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Over misses with the head strike.
Over lands with a right to the head.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Over presses Arjuna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Over keeps control of Arjuna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Over throws a head punch that misses.
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Over blocks a jab.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Over fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Over clinches.
Over lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arjuna.
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land. #T4#
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Over blocking some punches.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Over takes the fight into the clinch.
Over tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
#BC#
Arjuna breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Over sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Arjuna to the ground! Over dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rama Arjuna has been cut.
Arjuna tries to lock up and control but Over gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arjuna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arjuna is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rama Arjuna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Over throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it.
Over throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arjuna throws a head kick but Over moves out of range.
Over throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arjuna misses with a wild body shot.
Arjuna misses with a right hand
and Over counters with a left to the body.
Over looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna misses the jab.
Career Over seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Over waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.
Arjuna catches Over with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOver .
Over throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arjuna's head.
Over looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Over has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna takes a swing at Over 's ribcage but misses.
Over looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Over pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna throws a right hand that Over ducks under and follows up with a left that Over also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Over forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches.
Over blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Over blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Over prevents a body shot from Arjuna.
Over works on Arjuna's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Over throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body
and Over counters with a two punch combo.
Over dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Over looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Over tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Over cracks Arjuna with an open hand slap.#T3#
Over wants to clinch up but Arjuna keeps it at a distance.
Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Over .
Over takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Over is out of range.
Over raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Over avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna cracks Over with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Over bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over .
Over ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna.#T4#
Over throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Over connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Over misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Over moves out of range of the body kick.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over .
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Over slips a jab from Arjuna.
Over lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Over moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but Over sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Over throws a big counter head kick but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rama Arjuna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Over displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna lands an overhand right.
Arjuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Over pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Over .
Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Over has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arjuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Over 's head.
Arjuna works the jab nicely.
A jab from Over misses. #T1#
Arjuna lands a glancing blow to the side of Over 's head.
Arjuna throws a combination that misses
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
Over tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Arjuna misses.
Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Over moves out of range of the strikes.
Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Over .
Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Over fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna scores with a hook.#T2#
A jab from Over finds it's way through Arjuna's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Over closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arjuna stalling against the cage.
Over lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Career Over seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arjuna misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Over tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Over misses with some punches.
Arjuna throws a head punch that misses.
Over misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Arjuna breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Over 's head but Over sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Over tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Over defending well as Arjuna loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Over closes the distance and clinches.
Over scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Over lands a body shot in the clinch.
Over tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Over back against the cage.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Arjuna lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna cracks Over with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target.
Arjuna blocks a jab.#T4#
Arjuna motions for Over to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna slips a jab from Over .
Over slips under a jab.
Over looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna catches Over with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Over misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
A jab from Arjuna misses.
Over lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Over throws a low kick but Arjuna avoids it.
Over scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rama Arjuna.
I think Arjuna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Career Over stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you all ass holes'.
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Event:
DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Phoenix slips a jab from Over .
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Over 's ribs.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Over counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
Over throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Over fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Over finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Over connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Over .
Phoenix clobbers Over with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Over takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Over throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Over 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.
Over looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Over throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Over stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
Phoenix lunges at Over with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Over 's hand.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Over throws a big shot that misses.
Over goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.#T2#
Over throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Over finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Over .
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Over fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Over tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Over .
Over throws a right and a left that both miss.
Over dives in for a single leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parker Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Over throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix slips a jab from Over .#T3#
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Over on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Over misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Over cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Over shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Over gets slowly back to his feet.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Over 's ribs.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
enabling Over to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Over defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Over is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Over misses with a straight right.
Over lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Over loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Over fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Over works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Over misses the target.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
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 Career Over will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix moves out of range as Over strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Over .
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Over paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Over scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix slips under a jab from Over .
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Over misses the target.
Over throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Over throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Over misses.
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Over throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
Over shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Over .
Career Over is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Over has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Over scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
Over avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Over was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Phoenix misses the jab.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Over .
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Over counters with a stiff right hand.
Over looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Over .
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
Over tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Over rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Phoenix throws a hook but Over blocks it.
Over pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Over throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Phoenix gets caught napping as Over dives in and scores a takedown. Phoenix manages to retain guard.
Over controlling from the top position.
Over trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Over is fighting to break Phoenix's control of his arms but Phoenix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Over tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phoenix holds on and takes a little breather.
Over seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Over trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Over controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Over throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Over throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix punishes Over 's body with a nice straight punch.
Over looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
A slow jab from Over misses its intended target.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Over connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Over .
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Over ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
Over bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Over shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Over .
Over connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Over shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix moves out of range as Over strikes.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.#T2#
Good shot there by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Over lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix slips a straight right by Over .
Over shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Over pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Over works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Over lands a lovely overhand right.
Over scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Over sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Over wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Over misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Over .
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Over moved out of range nicely.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
#T4#
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Over cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Over moves out of range of the strikes.
Over throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Over .
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Over is defended easily by Phoenix.
Parker Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a jab when Over was well out of range.
Over throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Over slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Career Over .
Well Over 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Career Over !
Career Over managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Over scores with a nice strike.
Over lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Over throws an overhand right that lands on Kadota's shoulder, as Kadota tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Over closes the distance and clinches.
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kadota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Over closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kadota blocks the body kick.
Over turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kadota tries to keep at a distance but Over has taken the fight into the clinch.
Over lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kadota is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Over can't fight it off and eventually Kadota manages to take the fight to the floor. Over looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Over is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Over scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Over blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Kadota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Over checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Kadota dives in and scores a takedown into Over 's guard.
Kadota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kadota trying to control but Over is working from the bottom.
Over wants to stand up but Kadota is controlling him. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Over manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Over lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Over lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kadota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Over uses from the top position. #SU#
Over stands and steps away. Kadota gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Over moves into the clinch successfully.
Over tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kadota misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kadota breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Kadota closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kadota trying to control the action but Over is working from the bottom.
Over tries to escape but Kadota is in control. #SUB2#
Kadota tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Over pushes Kadota away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kadota gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Kadota seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Over is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Over throws Kadota to one side and escapes!#T3#
Some wild striking there from Over .
Career Over is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kadota misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Over . Beautiful body shot.
Kadota misses with a left hand
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Over darts in and clinches Kadota up against the cage.
Kadota working aggressively here.
Over lands with a light punch inside.
Over wants to take the fight to the mat but Kadota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Kadota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Over uses from the top position.
Kadota has a closed guard, preventing Over from standing up. #SU#
Over stands up from Kadota's guard - Over perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Kadota takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Over . Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kadota closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Over to the mat! Over manages to get full guard.
Kadota stands and throws Over 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Over is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kadota is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Kadota crashes against the mat.
Over is trying to buck Kadota off.
Kadota scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Over there.
Over is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadota can do to turn this around?
Over on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kadota. Kadota obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Over . Kadota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kadota throws a hook but Over blocks it.
Nice cross by Over .
Kadota throws a jab when Over was well out of range.
Kadota cracks Over with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Over moves into the clinch successfully.
Kadota throws a punch but it's blocked by Over .
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kadota backwards.
Kadota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Over scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over lands with a short shot to the head.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Over lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Over is leaning against Kadota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Over working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##TD2#
Kadota turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kadota manages to end up in side control.
Kadota trying to control the action but Over is working from the bottom.
Kadota prevents Over from escaping the position.#ES#
Over throws Kadota to one side and escapes!
Over tries to clinch but Kadota is having none of it.
Kadota walks into a left hand.
Kadota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Over is out of range and Kadota settles back down.
Over works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kadota is looking to chop away at Over 's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kadota is predictable there
and Over counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Over lands a big uppercut and Kadota crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kadota looks OK. Over waves Kadota back to his feet!#ROC#
Kadota is rocked!
That kick from Over tenderised Kadota's leg. Kadota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kadota is still on wobbly legs! Can Over finish him?
Over is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kadota hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Career Over !
Career Over gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Black pushes Over up against the cage in a clinch.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Over .
Over wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Over being controlled against the cage.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over tries for a takedown. No joy.
Over working aggressively here.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Over .
#BC2#
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black thumps Over with a low kick.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Over throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Over doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Over feints a jab promting Black to slip. Over then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Over .
Black throws a lazy head kick
letting Over counter with a right hand.
Over throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
As Black looks to move away, Over throws a big counter combo but Black just gets out of the way.
Over checks a low kick from Black.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Black throws a fast counter high kick but Over manages to duck under it in time.
Over cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Over lands with a right hand. #CL#
Over clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black blocks an uppercut.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A body shot lands from Over .
Over lands with a light punch inside.
Over is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with an elbow strike.
Over on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Over throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Over keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Over blocks a head kick by Black.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Over tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Over as he connects with a hook.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Over tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Black misses
and Over counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Over blocks a head kick by Black.
Black scores with a nice strike.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Over swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Over checks a low kick from Black.
Over tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Over misses with some punches.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black moves forwards but Over connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Over throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Over misses the shot to the body.
Over jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Over does it's job there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
A jab from Over finds it's way through Black's defenses. #KD2#
Black drops Over with a beautiful combination! Over stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Black is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Career Over has been cut.
Over fails with an attempt to clinch.
Over throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Over closes the distance and clinches.
Black throws an elbow that misses.
Over on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Over lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Career Over 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Black.
Over is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Over getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Over lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Over fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Over misses with a wild combination.
Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Black misses.
Over is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Over connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Over tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Over throws a body shot but no joy.
Over wants to clinch.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Over tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick but Over moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Over has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Over lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Over forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Over 's brow.
Career Over has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Over lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Over working aggressively here.
Over scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Over lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Over avoids the elbow strike from Black, against the cage.
Over dodges an elbow strike from Black.
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Over is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Over in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Over lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black just leaning against Over , taking a breather.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black is looking to land body kicks.
Over connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
As Black backs away, Over returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Over gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.#BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black blocks a jab.
Over fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Over bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Over scores with a hook.
Tobias Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a push kick but Over slaps the foot to one side.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Over .
Jab, jab by Over - just one landing.
Over staying out of range there.
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 Career Over will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Career Over 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Over takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Black rushes Over and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Over as Black tries to tie him up.
Over misses with some punches.
Black pushes off an throws an elbow but Over leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Black lands an elbow just above Over 's eye. #BC2#
Black manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Over both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
Over uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Black is rocked!
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Over finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Over cracks Black with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Black falls to his knees and Over doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Career Over !
Career Over gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Dōraku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dōraku misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Payens misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Dōraku darts in and clinches De Payens up against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Payens scores a nice knee to the body.
Dōraku gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
De Payens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dōraku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dōraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dōraku.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
#T1#
De Payens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Dōraku blocking some punches.
Dōraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku lands with a left to the head.
De Payens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Payens or not.
De Payens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku prevents a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
De Payens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dōraku.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Dōraku has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dōraku managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku lands with a left to the head.
Dōraku blocks an uppercut.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from De Payens.
De Payens tries to work over Dōraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dōraku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dōraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku digs a right hand into De Payens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Payens's gas tank.
De Payens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dōraku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Payens.
A right handed body shot lands from De Payens.
Dōraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
De Payens successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Payens working a defensive guard here.
De Payens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dōraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku is looking to stand up but De Payens won't let him.
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Payens misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Payens.
Dōraku slips under a jab from De Payens.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
De Payens walks into a stiff left hand from Dōraku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugues De Payens 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.
#R2##CL2#
De Payens has closed the distance and engaged Dōraku in a clinch.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
A short right from Dōraku on the inside.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens trying to land knees to the body.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
De Payens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Payens is struggling to control the position.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dōraku.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
De Payens blocking some punches.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Payens looking to slow down the pace here.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
#T1#
De Payens works on Dōraku's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
De Payens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. De Payens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from De Payens misses its intended target.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by De Payens. Beautiful body shot.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from De Payens does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
De Payens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dōraku will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by De Payens.
De Payens throws a series of strikes that have Dōraku backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Payens delivers a nice body kick.
De Payens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Dōraku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Payens.
Hugues De Payens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku defending well as De Payens loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Payens throws a series of punches but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Payens.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dōraku gets tackled into the cage by De Payens. De Payens maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for De Payens.
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dōraku lands a left hand.
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Dōraku.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
De Payens blocks an uppercut.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
De Payens misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Payens.
De Payens can't get the takedown.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
Dōraku lands a nice uppercut.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
De Payens has hold of one of Dōraku's legs. Dōraku is fighting the takedown attempt but De Payens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
De Payens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Dōraku is working an open guard so De Payens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Payens misses with a hook.#CL2#
De Payens darts in and clinches Dōraku up against the cage.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
Nice body punch from De Payens - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for De Payens.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dōraku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugues De Payens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dōraku lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
De Payens is looking for a takedown.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues De Payens.
Dōraku tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens is trying to drag Dōraku to the mat but Dōraku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Payens misses with a body punch.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
Dōraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from De Payens - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
Dōraku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Payens. Dōraku shrugs it off though. #CL2#
De Payens has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens crunches a lovely knee into Dōraku's ribcage.
De Payens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dōraku or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Payens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dōraku misses with a looping right.
De Payens throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
De Payens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dōraku, pushing him back against the cage.
Dōraku can't find room to land a body shot as De Payens controls the action.
Dōraku tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dōraku as De Payens tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
Dōraku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
Dōraku lands a body shot.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
Dōraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Payens tries to circle away but Dōraku has him pinned against the cage.
De Payens tries to break the clinch but Dōraku is controlling the position.
Dōraku is pressed up against the cage. De Payens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dōraku down to the mat. Dōraku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Payens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dōraku is looking to clinch but De Payens is avoiding it.
De Payens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dōraku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Payens.
Dōraku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Payens looks to land a body kick but Dōraku moved away.
A left and a right from Dōraku both land. Nice combination.
De Payens looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku walks into a straight right hand from De Payens.
De Payens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dōraku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hugues De Payens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
De Payens misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Dōraku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dōraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Dōraku to work.
De Payens missing with knees to the body.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
De Payens gets through Dōraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
De Payens prevents a body shot from Dōraku. #BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch.
De Payens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dōraku.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Payens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dōraku scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
De Payens gets a double leg takedown into Dōraku's guard.
Dōraku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Payens's guard. #REVR#
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
De Payens is trying to keep Dōraku in close.
Dōraku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Payens is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Payens is pulling down on Dōraku's head. It's preventing any offense from Dōraku, at least for the moment.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dōraku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dōraku has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Payens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dōraku has tightened it up now! De Payens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hugues De Payens spoke after the fight, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Event:
Ascension 101
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
De Payens has managed to clinch.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yates is defending well for now.
De Payens dodges an elbow strike from Yates.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Payens missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yates.
De Payens blocks an elbow strike.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
De Payens misses with a leg kick
and Yates counters with a low kick, right behind De Payens 's knee.
Yates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from De Payens both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens throws a lazy uppercut
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yates.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Payens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates. #T1#
Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yates.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yates.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yates's calf.
Yates throws out a powerful jab.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Yates.
Hugues De Payens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Payens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
De Payens throws a leg kick
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens drops his hands momentarily and Yates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yates connects with a jab.
De Payens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yates with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
Yates lands a knee to the body.
De Payens is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Yates.
De Payens blocks a body shot from Yates.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates pushes De Payens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates throws an elbow but it misses.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yates.
Yates managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Yates.
De Payens blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Yates.
De Payens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Yates lands an elbow that stopped De Payens in his tracks for a moment.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
De Payens has had enough of the clinch but Yates keeps him there for the moment.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Payenss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
De Payens goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates lands a high kick!
De Payens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
Yates connects with a body shot.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yates scores with a head kick. De Payens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yates misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Yates.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - De Payens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. De Payens does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Payens digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates throws out a powerful jab.
Yates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yates misses with a body kick.
Yates lands a jab to the nose.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Payens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Payens.
De Payens tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.#CL2#
Yates instigates a clinch.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Payens has his takedown stuffed
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick from De Payens.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Payens at a distance.
De Payens sizes up Yates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Payens walks into a stiff left hand from Yates.
Yates scores with a nice right hand.
De Payens throws a low kick but Yates moves out of range easily.
De Payens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Yates.
De Payens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
Yates with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yates stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
De Payens pushes Yates up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates lands a left hand.
De Payens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates blocks a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Yates throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens blocking some punches.
De Payens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but De Payens is blocking nicely.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens. #T2#
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Payens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yates misses with the head strike.
De Payens blocking some punches.
Yates is working De Payens over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yates throws an elbow but misses.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Payens.
De Payens is trying to break the clinch but Yates is controlling him.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates misses with some punches.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Payens gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
Yates cracks De Payens with a nice body shot.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yates presses De Payens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Payens avoids the elbow strike from Yates, against the cage.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as De Payens controls the action.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Yates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Payens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
A short left from Yates.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Yates misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yates.
Yates lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yates pushes De Payens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates is leaning against De Payens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yates lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yates scores with a leg kick.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from De Payens misses.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
De Payens drops his hands momentarily and Yates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yates scores with a punch to the head.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yates to score with a decent uppercut.
Yates moves out of range as De Payens throws a body kick.
De Payens lands a front kick.
De Payens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Yates as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
Yates fakes the leg kick and cracks De Payens in the body.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yates throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Yates connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Payens. De Payens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
Yates jabs at De Payens's body.
De Payens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates lands an overhand right.
Yates throws a series of strikes that have De Payens backpedaling.
#ROC2#
De Payens is rocked!
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates scores with a sloppy right hand. De Payens should have avoided that one.
Oh De Payens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops De Payens to the canvas! De Payens doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yates keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Yates!
The defeated Hugues De Payens had this to say: 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Event:
Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
De Payens throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
De Payens moves out of range as Dōraku throws a body kick.
Good exchange - De Payens coming out on top.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Payens.
De Payens with the counter takedown but Dōraku avoids it easily.
De Payens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
De Payens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dōraku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Payens slips under a jab.
Dōraku 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.
De Payens counters with a body kick.
Dōraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Payens's hands.
Dōraku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Payens misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Payens.
Dōraku throws a leg kick which misses De Payens's front leg but catches the back leg as De Payens tries to avoid it.
Dōraku connects with a leg kick. De Payens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dōraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from De Payens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
De Payens throws a left that rocks Dōraku and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Payens dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dōraku regain composure!
#ROC2#
Dōraku is rocked!#SUB2#
De Payens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dōraku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Payens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dōraku manages to get to full guard.
De Payens looking to sit in guard and control but Dōraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku is looking to work some ground and pound but De Payens has wrist control.
De Payens wants to get back to his feet but Dōraku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dōraku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Dōraku wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Payens looking for a sweep. Not yet De Payens, not yet.
De Payens controlling Dōraku's posture.
De Payens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
Dōraku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Payens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dōraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Payens wants to stand and escape but Dōraku is having none of it.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Dōraku wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dōraku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
De Payens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dōraku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
De Payens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hugues De Payens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces De Payens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Payens has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dōraku has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
Dōraku keeps control of De Payens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dōraku looking to slow down the pace here.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
#T4#
Dōraku is leaning against De Payens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dōraku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
De Payens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dōraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from De Payens.
De Payens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Payens.
Dōraku throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
De Payens lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dōraku.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Payens seems to be stalking Dōraku here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dōraku drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.
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Event:
Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
De Payens gets caught flat footed, as Sturd Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Payens pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
De Payens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Payens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Payens misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Payens's knee momentarily.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of De Payens's front leg.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from De Payens. Those never looked like landing.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
De Payens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Payens on the side of the head.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Payens feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from De Payens misses the target.
De Payens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr works over De Payens's head and body with a nice combination.
De Payens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards. #TD2#
Sturd Jr gets control of De Payens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturd Jr has De Payens pulled in close to control his posture.
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing De Payens from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from De Payens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens tries to land a body kick
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Sturd Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Payens on his heels. He'll look to pass De Payens's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens is pulling down on Sturd Jr's head to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but De Payens blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Payens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturd Jr is one step ahead there.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard. #REVR#
De Payens postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now. #T4#
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Payens postures up.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
A low kick from De Payens misses #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Payens!
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
Sturd Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Payens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Payens trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
Hugues De Payens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Payens trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Sturd Jr working over De Payens with some ground and pound. De Payens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturd Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but De Payens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr working De Payens over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
De Payens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
De Payens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sturd Jr connects with a nice short shot to De Payens's temple.
De Payens is trying to control but can't.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but De Payens dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Payens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
De Payens is looking to sweep but instead, Sturd Jr has passed into half guard.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but De Payens is working away.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr wants to free his trapped foot but De Payens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Payens manages to get to full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr prevents De Payens from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses De Payens's front leg but catches the back leg as De Payens tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
Sturd Jr punishes De Payens's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but De Payens moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
And De Payens counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Payens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Payens is able to avoid easily.
De Payens attempts a counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when De Payens was well out of range.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Payens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
De Payens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Payens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Payens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
De Payens moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Payens.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in De Payens's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Payens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sturd Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Payens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Payens looking to control.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
De Payens pushes Sturd Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
De Payens moves into range and clinches up with Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land. #T4#
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sturd Jr.
De Payens cracks Sturd Jr with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturd Jr is defending well for now.
De Payens misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr lands an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
De Payens works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hugues De Payens had this to say: 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Event:
Ascension 348
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stern rushes De Payens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
De Payens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Payens drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head. #SUB#
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by De Payens.
Stern tries to get to full guard but De Payens has control of the leg.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens landing with the ground and pound.
De Payens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
De Payens trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern looking to control.
De Payens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Payens lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
De Payens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern controlling the position.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Payens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Payens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Payens.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - De Payens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Payens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern is pressing down on De Payens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stern is trying to control the position but De Payens postures up.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Payens is one step ahead there.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
De Payens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
De Payens wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it. #SUB#
De Payens is looking for a kimura but Stern is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Payens to get the leverage.
Stern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Payens.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but De Payens is proving a slippery customer.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Payens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Payens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Payens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
De Payens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking for a sweep. De Payens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Stern is not content to let De Payens control the position.#SU#
De Payens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Payens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern slips a jab from De Payens.
De Payens throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Stern closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Payens holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Payens's hands.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Payens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
It looked like De Payens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern checks a low kick from De Payens.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but De Payens pushes him off.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern dodges the punch combination from De Payens.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as De Payens blocks the low kick.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Payens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.
De Payens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs De Payens right on the nose. De Payens blinks but takes it well.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stern blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens trying to control the position.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern passes De Payens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but De Payens defending well.
De Payens is in trouble now - Stern has advanced to mount!
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
De Payens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stern tries to control but De Payens wriggling away.
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
De Payens is controlling an arm, preventing Stern from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stern is still trying to improve position.
De Payens is trying to stand.
De Payens working to try and regain half guard.
Stern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Payens is squirming around, avoiding Stern's attempts to control the action.
Stern prevents De Payens from getting the reversal.#T4##SU2#
Stern stands up from mount. Strange move.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Payens scores with a spinning back kick!
De Payens tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Stern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stern showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
De Payens has one foot on Stern's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Payens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Payens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Payens moves away from the strike by Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Payens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. #TD2#
Stern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Payens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
#T1#
Stern wants to take a breather but De Payens is having none of it.
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Payens is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Payens is just riding it out for now. Stern eventually gives up the hold.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Payens trying to control here.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Payens trying to control but Stern postures up.
Stern prevents De Payens from improving his position.
De Payens is not content to let Stern control the position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
Stern is keen to just control but De Payens is a slippery customer.
De Payens is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Payens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Payens is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stern has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
De Payens fending off the submission attempt from Stern.
Stern really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Payens.#T4##SUB2#
De Payens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stern's arms.
Stern avoiding De Payens 's attempts to control his hands.
Stern biding his time, controlling De Payens.
De Payens wants to control his opponent's hands but Stern gets his hands free.
Stern struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Stern on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Payens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Payens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Payens is trying to break free.
De Payens looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stern.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A very excited looking Howard Stern made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Hugues De Payens spoke after the fight, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Event:
Ascension 345
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
De Payens scores with a nice strike.
De Payens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
It looked like De Payens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from De Payens misses the target.
Shaker thuds a left hand into De Payens's body.
A solid body kick from Shaker.
De Payens cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Shaker finds it's way through De Payens's defenses.
De Payens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but De Payens moved away.
Shaker closes the distance and clinches up with De Payens, looking for a takedown. Shaker pushes De Payens against the cage but De Payens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Payens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Payens is keeping the position for now.
Shaker is still trying to improve position.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Payens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaker has control of De Payens's left arm, preventing De Payens from doing any damage.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Payens.
Shaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Payens throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Shaker keeping full guard, as De Payens tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Shaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Payens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Payens controlling Shaker's posture.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Payens has control of Shaker's left arm, preventing Shaker from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shaker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Shaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
De Payens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaker trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Payens seems to be working for a kimura but Shaker defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker is controlling De Payens's trapped leg to prevent De Payens from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens slips under a jab.
It looked like De Payens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Payens.
De Payens moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Shaker throws a low kick but De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaker throws a head kick but De Payens moves out of range.
Shaker throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Shaker misses with a kick to the body.
Shaker lands a jab to De Payens's midsection.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Payens's calf.
Shaker throws a shot from downtown. De Payens moves away and avoids it.
De Payens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Payens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Payens tries a head kick but it misses.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Shaker trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
Shaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaker landing some decent shots from guard.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Payens is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Shaker preventing the sweep.
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!
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but De Payens is retaining full guard.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from De Payens.
Shaker trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
Shaker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Shaker looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker controlling De Payens's posture.
De Payens won't allow Shaker to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens throws a big right hand that misses.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but De Payens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
De Payens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
Shaker loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
De Payens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
De Payens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Payens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaker is fending him off so far but De Payens persists. Nope, Shaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Payens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Payens.
De Payens fails with a takedown attempt.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Payens throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
De Payens tries to clinch up.
De Payens scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens misses with a looping right.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shaker connects with a high kick.
Shaker misses with a kick to the body
and De Payens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shaker cracks De Payens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. De Payens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
De Payens pushes Shaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaker blocking some punches.
#T2#
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
De Payens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but De Payens checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
De Payens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaker throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
De Payens avoids a kick to the body.
De Payens appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Shaker scores with a nice right hand.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaker lands a front kick.
De Payens moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Payens's head backwards.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaker.
De Payens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Payens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it #TD2#
and Shaker counters with a single leg into guard. De Payens didn't expect that.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Payens is looking for a triangle but Shaker pushes his legs off easily.
Shaker stands and throws De Payens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shaker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Payens to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Hugues De Payens stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Event:
EPL 8
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Anielski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anielski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Payens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anielski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Payens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anielski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anielski misses with a double jab.
It seemed like De Payens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anielski lands with an uppercut that bounces De Payens off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Payens darts in and clinches Anielski up against the cage.
De Payens is trying to pull guard but Anielski has him pressed against the cage.
Anielski misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens lands an uppercut.#BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch.
#T1#
De Payens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Payens misses with the combination.
Anielski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Payens.
Sloppy strikes from Anielski. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on De Payens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Payens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
De Payens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anielski, pushing him back against the cage.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Anielski uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
De Payens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anielski regains guard.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anielski is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Payens trying to keep a closed guard but Anielski is proving a slippery customer.
De Payens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Payens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Payens is pulling down on Anielski's head. It's preventing any offense from Anielski, at least for the moment.
De Payens looking for a sweep. Not yet De Payens, not yet.
De Payens trying to control the position.
De Payens looking for a sweep. Not yet De Payens, not yet. #T3#
Anielski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Payens is proving hard to escape from.
Anielski postures up in De Payens's guard and throws a big left but De Payens blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
De Payens pulls Anielski in close to prevent any damage.
Anielski stopping the sweep attempt from De Payens.
Anielski stays in close to De Payens's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anielski misses with a two punch combination.
De Payens throws the kick towards the body but Anielski avoids it.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
De Payens looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
De Payens misses with a takedown attempt
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
De Payens clinches up with Anielski and pushes him back against the cage.
Anielski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Payens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anielski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anielski gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Payens lands a left hand.
Anielski trying to stall but De Payens improves his position.
Anielski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Anielski. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anielski.
Lucjan Anielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anielski looks to land a right hand but De Payens moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Payens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anielski staying out of range there.
De Payens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anielski's head backwards.
Lucjan Anielski is winning the standup battle so far.
Anielski connects with an inside leg kick.
De Payens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anielski throws an off balance right hand
and De Payens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anielski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Anielski.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anielski misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Payens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anielski feints and then cracks De Payens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Payens down. #T1#
Anielski's corner calls for a 1-2. Anielski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anielski wants to land a leg kick but De Payens is out of range.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anielski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Payens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anielski.
De Payens unleashes a big counter combination but Anielski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Payens looks to land a right hand but Anielski moved out of range.
De Payens scores with a nice strike.
Anielski throws a series of punches but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anielski throws a nice looking combination but De Payens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for De Payens.
De Payens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anielski falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and De Payens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Payens.
De Payens lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anielski tries to clinch up but De Payens circles away and keeps his distance.
Anielski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Payens manages to avoid it.
De Payens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anielski throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens is working for takedown but Anielski is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
De Payens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anielski is trying to keep an underhook but De Payens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Payens is trying to control. Anielski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Payens stalling away here and it's allowed Anielski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Payens wants to pass the guard but Anielski is keeping the position.
De Payens scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
De Payens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anielski controlling the position.#SUB2#
De Payens has gone for a leg lock! Anielski slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Payens's guard.#REVR#
De Payens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Payens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens controls Anielski momentarily but Anielski frees himself.
We've been hearing that Anielski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Anielski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
De Payens misses with a takedown attempt - Anielski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anielski is looking to counter punch.
Anielski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anielski duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anielski thows a body kick. De Payens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Payens fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Anielski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Anielski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Payens backs up against the cage.
Anielski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Payens misses with a wild combination.
Anielski connects with an inside leg kick.
Hugues De Payens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Payens throws a series of punches but Anielski moves out of range.
De Payens swings for the body but Anielski moves out of range.
De Payens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anielski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Payens is looking to slow Anielski down with leg kicks.
Anielski thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Payens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anielski.#CL2#
De Payens moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens prevents a body shot from Anielski. #T3#
A short right from De Payens on the inside.
Anielski is trying to maintain a safe position but De Payens gets an underhook and turns Anielski into the cage.
De Payens blocking some punches.
Anielski misses with some punches.
Anielski blocks a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens lands a nice knee to the body.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anielski misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens pushes Anielski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anielski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anielski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Payens's efforts to push away.
Anielski digs a right hand into De Payens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Payens's gas tank. #T4#
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anielski misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anielski.
De Payens has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anielski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Payens can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Anielski.
Anielski throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
De Payens being controlled against the cage.
Anielski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues De Payens.
Anielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anielski swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Payens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucjan Anielski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Payens 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugues De Payens!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hugues De Payens made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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