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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joaquim Rapture (ranked 184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9845 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darwin France is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joaquim Rapture! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rapture stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
France shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than France was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rapture (0) vs (4) France
France working away.
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but France keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France is looking to take a break and control but Rapture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
France swings around for an armbar but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (4) France
That's one minute gone in the round.
France bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (6) France
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
France wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving.
Rapture is trying to keep France in close.
Rapture is looking for a triangle but France pushes his legs off easily.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture has an active guard here but France has managed to pass into half guard.
Rapture gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France looking to sit in guard and control but Rapture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (6) France
Rapture works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Rapture is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rapture trying to mount his opponent but France defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. France manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rapture stopping the sweep attempt from France.
France has his hands on Rapture's head, controlling the position.
Rapture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but France is retaining full guard.
Rapture trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rapture is really struggling to control France but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (8) France
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rapture tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rapture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rapture looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but France puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
France wants to pass the guard but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is trying to maintain the position but France is very close to passing his half guard.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working.
Rapture works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapture wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
France is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France has gone for a leg lock! Rapture slips out almost immediately though and dives into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (6) vs (8) France
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
Rapture got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rapture has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
France trying to control the position.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rapture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rapture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
France wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rapture is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from the bottom.
France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
France wants to control but Rapture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France makes his way to full guard. A much better position for France.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there.
Rapture slips nicely into half guard.
Rapture wants to pass to mount but France is defending the position.
Rapture is trying to control. France wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
France is looking to control Rapture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can France avoid being mounted?
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rapture seems to be looking for submissions.
Rapture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so France is just riding it out for now. Rapture eventually gives up the hold.
France is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture wants to control but France is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a sweep. Rapture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapture content to control rather than advance.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but France is defending well.
France trying to control but Rapture postures up.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 8 to 6.
Darwin France decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Syn 535 - Parhelion
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rapture dodges the punch combination from Ng.
Ng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture shoots in looking for a takedown. Ng tries to sprawl out of it but Rapture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ng lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Rapture slips under a jab.
Rapture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Rapture releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ng throws a low kick, looking for Rapture's leg but Rapture calmly moves out of range.
Rapture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapture thuds a left hand into Ng's body.
Ng misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rapture is on him like a limpet, forcing Ng back against the cage.#T1#
Rapture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapture misses with the head strike.
Ng presses Rapture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ng scores with a knee to the head.
Ng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ng tries a knee to the head but Rapture blocks it.
Ng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ng.
Rapture blocks an uppercut.
Rapture tries to pull guard but Ng won't allow it.
Ng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapture in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Ng working aggressively here.
Rapture struggles to land a body shot inside as Ng controls his hands.
Rapture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapture managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Ng lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!#T2##BC#
Ng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture is still on wobbly legs! Can Ng finish him?
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rapture seems to have recovered his senses.
Ng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ng takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Rapture checks a low kick from Ng.
Rapture throws out a counter right but Ng avoids it with no problem.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ng has closed the distance and engaged Rapture in a clinch.
Rapture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ng takes a shot to the head.
Ng misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ng.
Rapture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Rapture.
Ng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapture avoids it.
Rapture throws a head punch that misses.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rapture can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Ng misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rapture fails to land. #TD2#
Rapture pulls guard.
Ng tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapture is retaining full guard.
Rapture 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#
Rapture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ng is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture pulls Ng in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ng trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
Rapture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ng is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rapture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rapture wants to control but Ng is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ng wants to clinch.
Ng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ng throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ng!
Ng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rapture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ng is trying to control Rapture's posture but Rapture avoids it.
Ng is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rapture's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ng pushes Rapture off but Rapture dives into side control.
#T1#
Rapture working the body and head with strikes.
Rapture controlling the position.
Rapture is looking to take a break and control but Ng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ng pushes Rapture away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rapture gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rapture scores with punches from side control.
Ng is trying to control Rapture's posture but Rapture avoids it. #T2#
Ng is looking for a sweep.
Rapture is looking to take a break and control but Ng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rapture lands some shots froms side control.
Ng tries to bench press Rapture off him but Rapture keeps the position.
Ng is working hard here to advance position.
Ng is letting Rapture control him for a moment.
Ng takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ng is trying to stand back up but Rapture is controlling him
Ng taking some punishment here, with Rapture in his half guard.
Rapture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rapture 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. #T4#
Ng trying to control from the bottom.
Rapture is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ng!
Ng tries to hold on but Rapture pushes him away.
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
Rapture working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ng tries to reverse the position but Rapture maintains control.
Rapture tries to control but Ng wriggling away.
Rapture working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Ng that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rapture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ng's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ng misses with a leg kick.
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng throws a lazy right hand but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapture with the counter takedown but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng throws a leg kick
and Rapture counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Rapture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rapture lands some shots froms side control.
Rapture is working Ng over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rapture working the ground and pound from side control.
Ng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Ng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rapture lands a nice forearm strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rapture working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rapture working away.
Ng tries to improve position but can't.
Rapture trying to control the position but Ng is working away.
Ng is trying to control Rapture's posture but Rapture avoids it.
Ng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rapture is controlling him well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapture in the domination position with Ng hanging on.
Rapture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ng is trying to buck Rapture off.
Rapture working the head with strikes.
Ng is trying to improve his position.
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ng keeps working.
Ng tries to escape but Rapture is in control. #T3#
Rapture cracks Ng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ng takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ng is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rapture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rapture wants to control but Ng is keeping him busy.
Rapture is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ng is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
Rapture wants to control but Ng is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ng is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rapture off and has taken his back!
Ng is hanging on to Rapture's back as he tries to escape.
Ng controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Rapture right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Rapture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rapture 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ng misses with a low kick.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture tries to counter with a takedown but Ng is quick to defend against it.
Rapture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rapture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rapture tries to land a front kick but Ng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rapture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapture avoids a kick to the body.
Rapture appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rapture cracks Ng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ng misses with a hook. Rapture ducked under it nicely.
Rapture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ng. Ng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ng avoids a kick to the body.
Rapture backing away here, and Ng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rapture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ng momentarily.
Rapture misses with a head kick.
Ng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
A big right from Ng misses. #T1#
Ng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rapture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Rapture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ng was covering up waiting for the punch and Rapture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Rapture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rapture is looking to work some ground and pound but Ng has wrist control.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rapture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rapture drops back looking for a leg! Ng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ng manages to kick Rapture off! Rapture jumps back into Ng's guard. #SUB2#
Ng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rapture defends well.#T2#
Rapture works over Ng with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture trying to control but Ng is working from the bottom.
Rapture stands up over Ng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ng has his feet on Rapture's thighs here. He's pushed Rapture off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rapture screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Ng!
Our winner, Charles Ng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Skrumbo .
Rapture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skrumbo . #CL2#
Rapture pushes Skrumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rapture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrumbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skrumbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Skrumbo finds it's way through Rapture's defenses.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rapture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skrumbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Rapture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture wants to land a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Skrumbo .#TD2#
Rapture closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skrumbo quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Skrumbo kicks Rapture off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Skrumbo catches Rapture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapture lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skrumbo will feel that in the morning.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skrumbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Rapture misses.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skrumbo 's head backwards.
Rapture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skrumbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapture lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.#TD2#
Skrumbo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Skrumbo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rapture has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Rapture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrumbo .#T2#
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Rapture avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Rapture slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Rapture throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture looks to land a body kick but Skrumbo moved away.
Rapture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skrumbo s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rapture.
Skrumbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rapture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skrumbo 's waist but Skrumbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapture off to one side.
Skrumbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapture throws out the jab.
Skrumbo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Rapture uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Rapture looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skrumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapture's head.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapture.#CL2#
Rapture instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapture fails to land.
Rapture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrumbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrumbo is trying to break the clinch but Rapture has him pressed against the cage.
Rapture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrumbo can't find room to land a body shot as Rapture controls the action.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rapture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rapture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skrumbo is one step ahead there. #SU#
Skrumbo gets to his feet - Rapture follows without any prompting. #T4#
Skrumbo lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Rapture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapture.#CL2#
Rapture rushes Skrumbo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rapture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Skrumbo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rapture drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Skrumbo follows Rapture to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Rapture throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapture has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapture and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rapture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Rapture finds it's target.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapture counters with a one-two to the body.
Rapture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rapture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rapture shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matus digs a good hook to Rapture's body.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Rapture takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Rapture's belly button to the back.
Rapture tries for a takedown but Matus circles away easily
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Rapture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Rapture's shoulder, as Rapture tries to avoid the shot.
Matus slips under a jab from Rapture.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapture half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Rapture tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Rapture moves his leg out of the way.
Rapture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Matus. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapture scores with a jab to the body.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Matus moves into the clinch.
Matus scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus cracks Rapture with a nice body shot.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapture controls his hands.
Matus lands a shot to the body.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapture gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Matus.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Rapture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rapture blocking some punches.
Rapture prevents a body shot from Matus.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Matus gets tackled into the cage by Rapture. Rapture maintains the clinch.
Rapture can't find room to land a body shot as Matus controls the action.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapture's elbow. #TD#
Rapture is trying to trip Matus. He has hold of a leg but Matus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rapture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matus has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.
Rapture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rapture trying to hold on to Matus's head to control him but Matus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matus not doing much here.
#SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.
Rapture tries to roll over but Matus keeps him under control.
Matus not doing much here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rapture trying to control but Matus postures up.
#SUB#
Rapture actively working from the bottom here.
Matus is pressing down on Rapture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rapture is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus wants to control but Rapture is keeping him busy.
Matus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Rapture is trying to escape the mount.
Matus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rapture is looking to get to half guard.
Rapture is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matus wants to take Rapture's back here but Rapture is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Matus controlling from mount.
Matus is continuing to stall.
Rapture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matus wants to take his opponent's back but Rapture doesn't allow it.
Matus avoids the attempt from Rapture to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture.
Matus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Rapture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rapture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapture throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapture counters with a two punch combo.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Rapture moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapture closes the distance and clinches up with Matus, looking for a takedown. Rapture pushes Matus against the cage but Matus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rapture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rapture counters with a series of strikes. Matus will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture connects with a single shot there.
Rapture cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rapture tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
Matus tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rapture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Rapture misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapture will feel that in the morning.
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Rapture appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Rapture attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matus cracks Rapture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapture throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Matus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Rapture off the cage and back into range.
Rapture doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
#T4#
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rapture throwing a counter right hand but Matus manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Matus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
Rapture misses with a two punch combination.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapture.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapture.
Rapture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Rapture blocks the body kick.
Matus slips a jab from Rapture.
Matus blocks a jab.
Rapture throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Rapture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rapture working the strikes but Matus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rapture slips a nice elbow through Matus's hands, connecting with Matus's forehead.
Rapture lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Rapture stands up over Matus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joaquim Rapture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapture manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rapture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rapture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rapture wants to control but Matus postures up.#T2#
Rapture tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rapture prevents Matus from moving into mount.
Rapture tries to buck Matus off but Matus is having none of it.
Matus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matus staying calm.
Rapture tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Matus trying to control the position but Rapture is working away.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Matus keeps moving and retains side control.
Matus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture manages to get back to half guard.
Matus wants to free his trapped foot but Rapture is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Rapture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapture needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapture is just out of range.
Matus thows a leg kick but Rapture checks it
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Rapture.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
Rapture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rapture throws a one two combo.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Matus punishes Rapture's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapture swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Rapture throws a right hand that Matus ducks under and follows up with a left that Matus also avoids with ease.
Rapture needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rapture.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rapture looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Joaquim Rapture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapture checks a low kick from Matus.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rapture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapture's sensitive parts.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Rapture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Rapture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Rapture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
A big left from Rapture misses.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
Rapture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rapture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Rapture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Rapture throws a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Rapture.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Rapture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Rapture looks to land a combination but Matus avoids it well.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rapture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rapture lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Matus connects with the punch.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapture. That did some damage!
Matus cracks the inside of Rapture's front leg.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rapture with a body shot.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Rapture throws a solid leg kick but Matus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rapture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus is the new featherweight champion!
Don Juan Matus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Supernova VII
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rapture misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Rapture.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rapture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rapture showed some decent athleticism there.
Donowitz has his hands clasped together around Rapture's back. He's all about the action.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapture passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Rapture isn't that keen on the idea.
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
Rapture pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rapture misses with a head shot.
Rapture lands a big shot there that rocks Donowitz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rapture throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donowitz because Rapture loaded up on that one.
Rapture throwing strikes here but Donowitz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz tries to lock up and control but Rapture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Rapture there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and Donowitz is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rapture trying to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Rapture controlling the pace for now.
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and Donowitz is in trouble! #T3#
Donowitz is working to get back to half guard.
Rapture looking to finish with strikes here!
Donowitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz won't allow Rapture to pass to mount.
Rapture trying to control from half guard but Donowitz is working away.
Rapture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rapture in particular looking to stall.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rapture is trying to work for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well.
Donowitz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rapture.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Rapture slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rapture.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Rapture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapture slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Rapture flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Rapture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rapture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rapture delivers a nice body kick.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Rapture ducked under it nicely.
Rapture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture walks into a jab.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
Rapture feints the counter takedown.
Rapture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rapture misses with a straight left.
Rapture dives in for a single leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abraham Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapture lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.#T2#
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rapture shoots in and bounces Donowitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rapture lands a couple of elbows.
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Rapture won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Donowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Donowitz distracts Rapture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rapture controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rapture trying to control the position here.
Rapture trying to control the position.
Donowitz trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Rapture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donowitz throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
Rapture only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture.
Rapture throws a fast counter high kick but Donowitz manages to duck under it in time.
Donowitz swings for the body but Rapture moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice body kick.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Rapture's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donk. Donowitz catches Rapture right on the button with a cross.
Rapture slips a jab from Donowitz.
Rapture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donowitz defends it well.
A low kick from Donowitz misses #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a shoot takedown. Donowitz fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture throwing strikes but missing.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Donowitz is pulling down on Rapture's head to control his posture.
Donowitz trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rapture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Rapture scoring well with a low kick there.
Rapture tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.
Rapture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rapture can pounce on him.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapture.
Rapture shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Rapture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapture misses the jab.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Rapture throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Rapture counters with a nice body kick.
Rapture staying out of range there.
Rapture unleashes a big counter combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapture moves away.
Donowitz scores with a push kick.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rapture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture tries to clinch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Rapture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapture.
Rapture avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Rapture moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapture moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joaquim Rapture just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rapture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donowitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz pushes down on Rapture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Donowitz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz postures up in Rapture's guard and throws a big left but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
Rapture 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.
Donowitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rapture is still in real trouble! Can Donowitz finish him?#SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.
Rapture seems to have recovered his senses.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rapture has his foot on Donowitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donowitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donowitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rapture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donowitz cracks Rapture with a solid left hand.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rapture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapture misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Rapture throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.#T4##TD2#
Rapture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donowitz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rapture.
Rapture cracks Donowitz with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Rapture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rapture takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donowitz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz pulls Rapture in close to his closed guard and prevents Rapture from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture is looking to advance position but Donowitz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Donowitz breaks from Rapture's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rapture manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Rapture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Donowitz lands strikes from half guard.
Rapture is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Rapture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rapture works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapture's head.#SUB2#
Rapture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rapture is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Rapture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rapture controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself.
Donowitz working some strikes from top position.
Donowitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rapture's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Joaquim Rapture started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Abraham Donowitz had this to say: 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.
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Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Rapture's leg but Rapture calmly moves out of range.
Rapture half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine avoids the head kick by Rapture.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Laine.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Rapture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Rapture lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Rapture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one. #T1#
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Rapture pushes him away.#TD#
Rapture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Rapture is now in Laine's guard.
Rapture throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Rapture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Rapture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rapture is in close to Laine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rapture with a nice head shot there.
Rapture stands and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rapture wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy.
Rapture scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapture lands a nice forearm strike.
Laine prevents Rapture from moving into mount.
Rapture wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy.
Laine is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rapture connects with a decent elbow.
Rapture working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Rapture landing strikes.
Laine is being controlled here.
Laine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rapture's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rapture wants to free his trapped foot but Laine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Laine is defending against the submission attempts here by Rapture.
Rapture is keen to just control but Laine is a slippery customer.
Rapture prevents Laine from improving his position.#SUB#
Rapture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laine has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Rapture looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rapture wants to free his trapped foot but Laine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Rapture sits in half guard.
Laine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Rapture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Rapture breaks the clinch.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Laine cracks Rapture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rapture throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapture avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Rapture.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapture half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Laine misses with a hook. Rapture ducked under it nicely.
Rapture connects with a single shot there.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapture throws out the jab.
Joaquim Rapture is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rapture.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Rapture's leg but Rapture calmly moves out of range.
Rapture tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Laine wants to clinch#TD#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laine won't be happy with that.
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!
Rapture working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture cracks Laine with a big elbow.
Rapture is working Laine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Laine prevents Rapture from improving position.
Rapture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laine manages to get back to half guard.
Laine is looking for a sweep. Rapture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laine wants to improve his position but Rapture is controlling well.
#T3#
Laine manages to get to full guard.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture works over Laine with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture passes into half guard.
Laine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rapture stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laine has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture connects with a couple of short punches.
Rapture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Rapture wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rapture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rapture is in close to Laine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laine trying to control the position.
Rapture pushes down on Laine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laine.
Laine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture scores with a jab.
Rapture throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine throws a hook but Rapture avoids it easily.
Rapture appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rapture takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine thows a leg kick but Rapture checks it #TD#
and Rapture counters with a takedown into side control.
Rapture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laine to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Laine is trying to improve his position.
Rapture is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Rapture lands some shots froms side control.
Laine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Laine is trying to escape the position but Rapture is controlling the position.
Laine regains half guard.
Laine trying to control but Rapture postures up.
Rapture is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rapture is trying to control the action in half guard but Laine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rapture working Laine over with strikes. #T2#
Rapture trying to control from half guard but Laine is working away.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Laine keeps trying to improve his position.
Laine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laine.
Rapture stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rapture works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laine trying to control here.
Rapture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laine is not content to let Rapture control the position.#T3#
Rapture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joaquim Rapture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine is looking for a sweep. Rapture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine gets full guard.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Laine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laine stands and throws Rapture's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Rapture manages to get back to half guard.
Rapture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laine controlling from side mount.
Rapture is trying to improve his position.
Rapture sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Rapture throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapture.#CL#
Rapture closes the distance and pushes Laine back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapture lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine prevents a body shot from Rapture.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapture.
Laine scores a nice knee to the body.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine is pressed up against the cage. Rapture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laine down to the mat. Laine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laine is looking to slow Rapture down with leg kicks.
Rapture lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Rapture moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL2#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapture's elbow.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapture avoids it.
Rapture swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Laine.
Laine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapture is defending well for now.
Rapture is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Rapture avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapture throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine. #T2##BC#
Rapture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapture with a jab.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Rapture throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapture throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapture clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rapture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rapture throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Rapture's leg but Rapture calmly moves out of range.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapture's sensitive parts.
Rapture swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine tries to clinch up but Rapture circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rapture forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rapture jumps guard.
#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Laine won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapture is retaining full guard.
Rapture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rapture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine wants to clinch up but Rapture keeps it at a distance.
Rapture fails to land the takedown.
Laine catches Rapture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapture keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapture appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapture misses with a takedown
and Laine counters with a three punch combo that has Rapture backing up. Rapture nods at Laine to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Rapture throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine slips a jab from Rapture.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Rapture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Rapture misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Rapture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pako Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Rapture is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pako Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapture. That did some damage!
Rapture throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapture is just out of range.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapture connects with a crisp jab.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Laine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rapture scores with a head kick. Laine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Rapture with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rapture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rapture lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rapture lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Rapture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rapture.
Laine tries a quick counter leg kick but Rapture is wise to it.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Rapture misses with a low kick.
A big left from Rapture misses.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Rapture tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine cracks Rapture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapture.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Rapture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rapture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
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 Joaquim Rapture.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rapture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joaquim Rapture started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 4
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Crowder stuns Rapture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rapture looks to land a body kick but Crowder moved away.#TD#
Rapture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crowder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rapture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder keeping full guard, as Rapture tries to pass.
Rapture trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Rapture lands a couple of digs.
Rapture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Crowder wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rapture is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapture is standing up over Crowder. Crowder looks to escape but Rapture dives into side control.
Crowder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rapture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rapture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rapture tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crowder tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rapture has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crowder's face.
Crowder wants to control but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crowder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rapture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rapture looking to control but Crowder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rapture is landing with some decent strikes but Crowder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crowder is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rapture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rapture lands a couple of good shots and Crowder has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crowder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rapture.
Crowder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rapture off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rapture is riding his opponent, not letting Crowder buck him off.
Rapture is not going to allow Crowder to sit and survive in this position.
Rapture has Crowder flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rapture is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Crowder. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rapture is working the ground and pound. Can Crowder escape?#ROC#
Crowder is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapture is raining down hard shots and and Crowder has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joaquim Rapture started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Raylan Crowder stepped up to the mic, saying 'JLP sure is hung.'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapture checks it well.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Rapture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick from Rapture.
Rapture is still on wobbly legs! Can Laine finish him?
Nice defenses there by Rapture.
Rapture seems to have recovered his senses.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Rapture moves his leg out of the way.
Rapture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
Laine throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapture doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine wants to clinch up but Rapture keeps it at a distance.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Rapture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Rapture looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine moves out of range as Rapture throws a body kick.
Rapture with a nice cross.#T1#
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine wants to clinch up but Rapture keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rapture - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rapture. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Rapture gets a double leg takedown into Laine's guard.
Rapture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rapture is in close to Laine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rapture trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Rapture connects with a couple of short punches.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Laine working for submissions but it's allowed Rapture to get to half guard.
Laine wants to control but Rapture is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rapture not doing much here.
Laine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rapture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rapture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rapture might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pako Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture scores with a head kick.
Laine tries to clinch but Rapture is having none of it. #CL#
Laine darts in and clinches Rapture up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rapture.
Laine crunches a lovely knee into Rapture's ribcage.
Rapture digs a right hand into Laine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laine's gas tank.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rapture slips a straight right by Laine.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rapture!
Rapture scores with a jab to the body.
Rapture checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rapture displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rapture staying out of range there.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Rapture.
Both fighters circling a little - Rapture finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rapture connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.#TD2#
Rapture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Rapture lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laine down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rapture landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Laine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapture is working Laine over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Rapture tries for a kimura but Laine is defending well.
Rapture landing strikes.
Laine seems a little lost for a moment, as Rapture dominates the positioning.
Laine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rapture grinds an elbow into Laine's temple.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Rapture scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Rapture is working to tighten his grip on Laine's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Laine has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rapture is really squeezing tight and eventually Laine passes out! Rapture breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture is the new featherweight champion!
Joaquim Rapture tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Death Squad 363:Sean v Tallon
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Rapture loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Rapture bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rapture misses with a looping right.
Rapture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Rapture tries to bum rush Sakamoto with a series of wild strikes but Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Rapture's knee but Rapture avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rapture circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rapture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakamoto!
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!
Rapture slows the pace down. #T1#
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture tries to advance to mount but Sakamoto denies him.
Sakamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapture trying to control the position but Sakamoto is working away.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rapture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sakamoto's legs.
Rapture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Rapture wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Sakamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto being controlled for a moment.
Rapture wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rapture is putting a hurting on Sakamoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakamoto defending against the ground and pound.
Sakamoto dodges the ground and pound from Rapture.
Rapture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakamoto some visible discomfort.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakamoto is not content to let Rapture control the position.
Rapture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rapture scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Sakamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
Rapture throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Rapture is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapture working away.
Sakamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rapture.
Sakamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Rapture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapture checks it well.
Rapture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Rapture tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Rapture moved away.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rapture counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Rapture throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto pushes Rapture away with a front kick.
Rapture walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture throws a nice head kick!
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Rapture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Rapture goes for a double leg but Sakamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakamoto continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rapture in his tracks.
Rapture connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rapture is out of range.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto stalks Rapture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rapture's face. Rapture staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A big right from Rapture misses.
Rapture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapture thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto misses with a head kick.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapture.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapture throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rapture.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Rapture thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rapture throws a leg kick which misses Sakamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakamoto tries to avoid it.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##TD#
Rapture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rapture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Rapture keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rapture is working for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Rapture sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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!
#R3#
Rapture is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapture throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rapture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rapture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Rapture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakamoto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rapture uses it to pass to side control.
Rapture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rapture scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Rapture politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rapture prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sakamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rapture's best efforts.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture working over Sakamoto with some ground and pound. Sakamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapture pulls his head out easily.
Sakamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rapture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sakamoto taking some punishment here, with Rapture in his half guard.
Rapture wants to pass to mount but Sakamoto is defending the position.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture passes into half guard.
Sakamoto trying to hold on to Rapture's head to control him but Rapture postures up.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Rapture wants to take a breather but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Rapture has control of the leg.
Rapture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakamoto is not content to let Rapture control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto is looking to control Rapture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakamoto avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapture finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rapture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Rapture.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapture.
Rapture keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakamoto is fending him off so far but Rapture persists. Nope, Sakamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto motions for Rapture to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Rapture moves out of range. #T1#
Rapture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Rapture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapture tries to counter with a takedown but Sakamoto is quick to defend against it.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Rapture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapture blocks a jab.#T2#
Rapture lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rapture counters with a single leg into guard. Sakamoto didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rapture trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a triangle but Rapture pushes his legs off easily.
Rapture with a nice head shot there.
Rapture is working Sakamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rapture passes Sakamoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rapture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamoto is just riding it out for now. Rapture eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rapture is looking for a kimura here.
Rapture passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakamoto! #T4#
Rapture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakamoto is looking to escape.
Sakamoto has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rapture's lack of action.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rapture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rapture's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture had his way with Hiroshimo Sakamoto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Rapture is out of range. #TD#
Rapture gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakamoto trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
Rapture chips away with some ground and pound.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Sakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sakamoto cracks Rapture with a solid left hand.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rapture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joaquim Rapture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rapture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#T3#
Sakamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Rapture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rapture is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Sakamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rapture looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rapture has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sakamoto has passed into side control.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Sakamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakamoto wants to control but Rapture is keeping him busy.
Rapture taking a bit of punishment here - Sakamoto scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rapture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Rapture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Joaquim Rapture misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kawajiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Kawajiri finds it's way through Rapture's defenses. #CL#
Kawajiri gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rapture manages to break the clinch.
Rapture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rapture is looking to chop away at Kawajiri's legs.
Rapture misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rapture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rapture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Rapture with a jab.#T1#
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rapture throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Rapture tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawajiri is wise to it.
Kawajiri sizes up Rapture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rapture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapture.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Rapture throws out a counter right but Kawajiri avoids it with no problem.
Kawajiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapture slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Rapture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kawajiri misses with a left hand
and Rapture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapture stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Rapture misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kawajiri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture 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.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rapture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawajiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawajiri throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rapture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawajiri is out of range and Rapture settles back down. #T3##TD2#
Rapture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kawajiri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rapture is in Kawajiri's guard.
Rapture chips away with some ground and pound.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet but Rapture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture won't allow Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Rapture is in close to Kawajiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kawajiri has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from standing up. #ES#
Kawajiri wriggles free and stands up.
Rapture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kawajiri.
Rapture misses with a left hand
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rapture scores with a shot to the body.
Rapture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Rapture doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Rapture lands with a good body shot.
Rapture lands with a nice body punch.
Kawajiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rapture misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawajiri swings for the body but Rapture moves out of range.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawajiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapture.
Kawajiri throws out a powerful jab.
Rapture cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Rapture throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick.
Rapture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rapture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Rapture's head but Rapture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri misses with a hook
and Rapture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapture misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Kawajiri.
Rapture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Kawajiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Rapture struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawajiri controls his hands.
Rapture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapture.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Rapture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapture.
Rapture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Rapture.
Rapture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Rapture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapture scores with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with some punches.
Rapture throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Nice body punch from Kawajiri - that landed with a thud.
#T3##TD2#
Rapture ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rapture no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawajiri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rapture is proving hard to escape from.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Kawajiri stands up from Rapture's guard - Kawajiri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kawajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapture on the side of the head.
Rapture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Rapture scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapture appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kawajiri blocks the leg kick.
Kawajiri avoids a kick to the body.
Kawajiri thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kawajiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture tries to work over Kawajiri's front leg with a kick but Kawajiri checks it.
Rapture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawajiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Kawajiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kawajiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawajiri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kawajiri looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Kawajiri moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Rapture throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rapture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawajiri is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawajiri is out of range.
Rapture throws a leg kick which misses Kawajiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawajiri tries to avoid it.
Rapture throws the left hand but Kawajiri avoids the punch easily.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri throws a lazy right hand but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawajiri defends it well.
Kawajiri throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawajiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapture has time to react.#T1#
Kawajiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rapture misses with a hook
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Rapture avoids them all with ease.
Rapture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a hook
and Rapture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapture closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Rapture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawajiri did well to prevent Rapture getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from getting back to his feet.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Rapture working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kawajiri's thigh. Kawajiri counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rapture is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture won't allow Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Rapture lands a couple of digs.
Rapture stops Kawajiri from standing up. #T3#
Rapture wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
A low kick from Rapture is predictable there
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapture. Rapture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rapture looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri throws a head kick that misses.
Kawajiri ducks right into an uppercut from Rapture.
Kawajiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kawajiri finds it's way through Rapture's defenses. #T4#
Rapture scores with the left hand. Kawajiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Rapture does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Rapture releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kawajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapture loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapture tries for a takedown but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawajiri misses its target.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Rapture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapture 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder slips under a jab from Rapture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Rapture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Rapture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crowder. That did some damage!
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Crowder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rapture scores with a jab to the head.
Rapture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapture throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rapture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Rapture.#CL#
Crowder rushes Rapture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Crowder pushes Rapture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder stalls. #BC#
Crowder manages to break the clinch.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rapture lands a glancing blow to the side of Crowder's head.
Rapture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rapture.
Rapture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder misses with a hook
letting Rapture counter with a right hand.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture.
Rapture with the counter takedown but Crowder avoids it easily.
Rapture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crowder on the side of the head.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder jabs Rapture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapture dodges the punch combination from Crowder.
Rapture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture misses with a shot to the body
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rapture.
Raylan Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.
Crowder tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rapture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rapture is in Crowder's guard.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Rapture is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Rapture works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rapture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder is trying to control the position but Rapture postures up.
Rapture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rapture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapture postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is looking to stand up but Rapture isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Crowder 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.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture is working Crowder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crowder controls Rapture momentarily but Rapture frees himself.
Crowder wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Rapture misses.
Rapture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Crowder is predictable there #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rapture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crowder passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Rapture is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crowder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rapture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Rapture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crowder won't allow Rapture to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rapture has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rapture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowder defends it easily.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowder trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
Rapture looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rapture isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crowder stacks Rapture on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crowder!
Rapture tries to bench press Crowder off him but Crowder keeps the position.
Rapture gets back to half guard.
Crowder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rapture tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Rapture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!#T4#
Rapture loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Crowder hold on?
I really don't envy Crowder right now.
Rapture is landing with strikes. Crowder can't take much more of this.
Rapture keeps control of the position as Crowder tries to break free.
Rapture softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Crowder trying to control the hands but Rapture won't let him.
Rapture struggling to land strikes to the head as Crowder covers up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture scores with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A shot to the liver by Rapture. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rapture. That snapped Crowder's head back.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Crowder cracks Rapture with a good jab.
Rapture dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!#CL#
Rapture tries to keep at a distance but Crowder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapture blocks a body shot from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapture prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder. #T1#
Rapture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rapture fails to land. #BC2#
Rapture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
Crowder tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapture lands a really nice looking cross but Crowder seems unphased.
Rapture throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Rapture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crowder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rapture somewhat.
Raylan Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapture manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowder takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture scores with a nice strike.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Crowder checks it.
Crowder throws a nice looking combination but Rapture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Rapture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowder.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapture to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture throws a chopping leg kick but Crowder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rapture connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crowder tries to clinch but Rapture moves away
and Rapture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rapture avoids the head kick by Crowder.
Rapture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture.
#TD2#
Rapture gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Crowder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Rapture scores with a four punch combination!
Rapture's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crowder is looking to wear down Rapture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crowder misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a three punch combo that has Crowder backing up. Crowder nods at Rapture to acknowledge the strikes.
Crowder throws a head kick that misses.
Crowder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crowder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rapture can pounce on him.
Rapture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowder under the eye.
Rapture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Rapture finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Rapture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joaquim Rapture.
I've got Rapture 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Raylan Crowder stepped up to the mic, saying 'JLP sure is hung.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Rapture misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Rapture misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rapture's head.
Rapture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rapture is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapture has wrist control.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Rapture trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rapture working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rapture wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Rapture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rapture tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Rapture sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rapture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith throws a strike but Rapture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapture. #T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith throws a strike but Rapture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is controlling Rapture's posture.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith 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#
Rapture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Smith.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Rapture throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapture.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Rapture throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rapture!
Smith cracks Rapture with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rapture manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
#T3#
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rapture with a nice head shot there.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rapture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Rapture settles back down.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapture thumps Smith with a low kick.
No luck for Rapture with that takedown attempt.
Rapture misses with a body shot.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Rapture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Rapture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rapture.
Rapture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Rapture is looking to land body kicks.
Rapture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Rapture is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
Rapture feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
A low kick from Rapture misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rapture! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Rapture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapture trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith working away.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rapture down.
Rapture avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith working away.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Rapture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith passes to side control. #T3#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rapture is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Rapture is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rapture manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rapture is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rapture has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now.
Rapture is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB#
Rapture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving.
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 Joaquim Rapture.
I think Rapture 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Death Squad 343:Lester v Z'tan
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Rapture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urskilz's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urskilz is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapture throws a strike but Urskilz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Rapture won't allow Urskilz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Urskilz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Urskilz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapture. #T1#
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture throwing strikes but missing.
Rapture won't allow Urskilz to sweep him here.
Urskilz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rapture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urskilz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Urskilz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urskilz is trying to keep Rapture in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urskilz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rapture's knee momentarily.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture lands a leg kick that knocks Urskilz off balance momentarily.
Rapture throws a combination that misses
and Urskilz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapture throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Urskilz counters with a head kick that drops Rapture to the mat! Rapture scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapture feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rapture is looking to score with low kicks.
Urskilz throws out a counter right but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
Rapture scores with a nice right hand.
Rapture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rapture lands with a shot to the body.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urskilz misses with a head kick.
Rapture on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Rapture lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rapture misses.
Urskilz throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Urskilz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
Rapture is looking to score with low kicks.
Urskilz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Rapture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rapture lands in his opponent's guard.
Rapture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rapture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Urskilz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Urskilz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Urskilz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rapture has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Urskilz is looking to defend but Rapture has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Urskilz! Rapture pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Urskilz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture misses with a low kick.
Maiden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maiden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maiden throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maiden won't be happy with that.
Maiden regains half guard, as Rapture was trying to land strikes.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Rapture content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maiden's head.
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working. #T1#
Rapture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maiden defending well though.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maiden is staying active underneath Rapture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rapture throwing shots but Maiden is blocking nicely.
Rapture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a kimura but Maiden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rapture to get the leverage.
Rapture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rapture uses his free foot to push down on Maiden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maiden.
Maiden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Rapture controlling from mount.
Rapture scoring with strikes but Maiden is staying in there.
Maiden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maiden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rapture wants to free his trapped foot but Maiden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maiden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapture.
Rapture trying to control the action but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Rapture throwing shots but Maiden is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maiden is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maiden's head.
Rapture stalling.
Maiden taking some punishment here, with Rapture in his half guard.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Maiden gets back to full guard.
Maiden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Maiden looking to control.
Rapture cracks Maiden with a solid left hand.
Rapture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rapture is looking to work some ground and pound but Maiden has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.
Rapture works over Maiden with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maiden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maiden.
Maiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rapture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maiden throws a hook but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rapture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maiden throws the left hand but Rapture avoids the punch easily.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rapture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maiden - the referee stops the clock and Rapture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maiden. Rapture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
Maiden looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Rapture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rapture scoring with some ground and pound.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.
Rapture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Maiden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture distracts Maiden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maiden has control of Rapture's left arm, preventing Rapture from doing any damage.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maiden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rapture avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Nice shot by Maiden.
Maiden falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rapture counters with a shoot takedown. Maiden fights it but they end up in guard.
Maiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maiden is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rapture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maiden defends it easily.
Rapture looking for a sweep. Not yet Rapture, not yet.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture 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#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Eddy Maiden 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture lands with a nice body punch.
Maiden thuds a left hand into Rapture's body.
Maiden cracks a nice hook into Rapture's ribs.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maiden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Maiden.
Rapture throws out a loose jab but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Maiden misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rapture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maiden throws a head kick but Rapture moves out of range.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture.
#T1#
Maiden throws a right hand that Rapture ducks under and follows up with a left that Rapture also avoids with ease.
A cross from Rapture lands.
Maiden cracks Rapture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maiden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rapture on the side of the head.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maiden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Rapture misses.
Rapture tried to score with a low kick but Maiden checks it.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapture. That did some damage!
Rapture throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Maiden misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapture manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rapture working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maiden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maiden has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rapture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a triangle but Maiden pushes his legs off easily.
Maiden won't allow Rapture to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maiden being controlled here momentarily.
Rapture trying to control the position.
Maiden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maiden chips away with some ground and pound.
Maiden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Maiden keeps moving and retains side control.
Rapture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maiden's best efforts.
Rapture is pressing down on Maiden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Rapture has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maiden looking to pass the guard.
Maiden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
La Plegua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Rapture is avoiding it.
La Plegua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Rapture lands.
La Plegua takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Rapture lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Plegua doesn't seem phased though.
La Plegua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
La Plegua moves to clinch but Rapture breaks away #TD#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rapture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rapture is trying to control. La Plegua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture prevents La Plegua from improving his position.
La Plegua is refusing to be controlled, as Rapture sits in half guard. #T1#
La Plegua has hold of Rapture's hands but Rapture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Plegua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
La Plegua tries to roll over but Rapture keeps him under control.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapture.
La Plegua is in trouble now - Rapture has advanced to mount!
La Plegua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rapture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rapture throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Rapture landing strikes from the mount.
La Plegua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
La Plegua wants to get back to his feet.
Rapture unloads with some shots from mount but La Plegua bucks and avoids them well.
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and La Plegua is in trouble!
La Plegua is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
La Plegua defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rapture.
Rapture scores with a couple of good head shots there.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound.
Rapture scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish La Plegua?
#T3#
La Plegua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
La Plegua is rocked!
Rapture punishing his opponent with strikes.
La Plegua is still in real trouble! Can Rapture finish him?
Rapture looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has La Plegua covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Charcobeau's calf.
Rapture wants to slow Charcobeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapture connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charcobeau is out of range and Rapture settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Charcobeau misses the target.
Charcobeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charcobeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charcobeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapture.
Charcobeau tries to land a front kick but Rapture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Charcobeau moves into the clinch.
Charcobeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Charcobeau working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Charcobeau manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Charcobeau blocks the low kick.
Rapture thuds a left hand into Charcobeau's body.
Charcobeau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charcobeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Rapture cracks the inside of Charcobeau's front leg. #T1#
Rapture lands a slapping body shot.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Rapture finds it's way through Charcobeau's defenses.
Charcobeau checks a low kick from Rapture.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rapture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charcobeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Rapture.
Charcobeau backing away here, and Rapture unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rapture throws a hook but Charcobeau avoids it easily.
Charcobeau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charcobeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rapture connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charcobeau scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture misses with a low kick.
Rapture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charcobeau. That did some damage!#T2#
Rapture scores with a hook.
Rapture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Charcobeau checks a leg kick.
Charcobeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charcobeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rapture misses with an uppercut
and Charcobeau counters with a body kick.
Rapture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rapture scores with the left hand. Charcobeau knows he should have avoided that one.
Charcobeau staying out of range there.
Rapture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rapture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charcobeau looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charcobeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Charcobeau is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Rapture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau tries to clinch but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Rapture scores with a leg kick.
Charcobeau ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Rapture throws a low kick, looking for Charcobeau's leg but Charcobeau calmly moves out of range.
Rapture with a hook.
Charcobeau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rapture scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Rapture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rapture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rapture connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture passes into half guard. #T4#
Rapture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rapture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charcobeau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rapture prevents Charcobeau from standing back up.
Charcobeau is staying active underneath Rapture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Rapture connects with a nice short shot to Charcobeau's temple.
Charcobeau is trying to stand back up but Rapture is controlling him
#SUB2#
Rapture is working for a kimura but Charcobeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Charcobeau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rapture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rapture's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
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#
Charcobeau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapture counters with a thumping low kick.
Rapture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charcobeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rapture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charcobeau throws a head kick that Rapture semi-blocks.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Rapture strikes.
Rapture buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau ducks right into an uppercut from Rapture.
Rapture throws a leg kick
and Charcobeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Rapture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charcobeau is concentrating on defense, preventing Rapture from advancing position. #T1#
Rapture tries to pass to full mount but Charcobeau defends it. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charcobeau defends it well.
Charcobeau gets back to full guard.
Charcobeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rapture cracks Charcobeau with a solid left hand.
Charcobeau keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rapture content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rapture throws an elbow that misses. Charcobeau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rapture's guard. Nice move by Charcobeau!#REVR#
Rapture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rapture postures up and lands a big shot to Charcobeau's brow.
Rapture trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Rapture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rapture chips away with some ground and pound.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Charcobeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Charcobeau is looking to stand up but Rapture isn't so interested in that idea.
Rapture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charcobeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rapture passes Charcobeau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rapture wants to take a breather but Charcobeau is having none of it.
Rapture is nestled in close to Charcobeau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rapture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charcobeau defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charcobeau trying to control from the bottom.
Rapture tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charcobeau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rapture wants to take a breather but Charcobeau is having none of it.
Charcobeau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Charcobeau is not content to let Rapture control the position.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rapture is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture works his way into full mount!
Rapture can't control as he wanted to and Charcobeau manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Charcobeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapture.
A little feinted left hand from Charcobeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Charcobeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rapture blocking some punches.
Charcobeau lands with a left to the head.
Rapture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Charcobeau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charcobeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rapture.
Rapture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charcobeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapture. #BC2#
Rapture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charcobeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charcobeau slips a straight right by Rapture.
Rapture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcobeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapture.
Charcobeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charcobeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Charcobeau slips a jab from Rapture.#T1#
Rapture's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charcobeau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rapture scrambles back to his feet.
Rapture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charcobeau cracks Rapture with an open hand slap.
Rapture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charcobeau throws a head kick but Rapture moves out of range.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Rapture throws a chopping leg kick but Charcobeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Charcobeau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charcobeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Charcobeau finds it's way through Rapture's defenses.
Rapture throws a jab when Charcobeau was well out of range.
Rapture lands with a cross.
Rapture cracks Charcobeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charcobeau throws out the jab. #T2#
Rapture swats away the attempt to clinch by Charcobeau.
A low kick from Rapture is predictable there
and Charcobeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapture scoring well with a low kick there.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
Rapture throws a leg kick
and Rapture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapture connects with an inside leg kick.
Perry Charcobeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapture! But no joy.
Charcobeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rapture is still on wobbly legs! Can Charcobeau finish him?
Rapture throws a chopping leg kick but Charcobeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Rapture.
Rapture lands a slapping body shot.
Charcobeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rapture connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charcobeau scrambles back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Rapture scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Charcobeau kicks Rapture off and gets back to his feet.
Rapture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charcobeau digs a good hook to Rapture's body.
Rapture thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau scores with a counter punch that sends Rapture to the canvas! Charcobeau smells blood - he's punishing Rapture with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rapture has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Charcobeau!
Perry Charcobeau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 453
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hong tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapture misses with a body shot.
Rapture scores with a jab to the head.
Rapture lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hong tries to clinch
and Rapture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rapture sizes up Hong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Hong slips under a jab from Rapture.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapture cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Hong is looking to clinch but Rapture is avoiding it.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapture cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rapture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong with the counter takedown but Rapture avoids it easily.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Hong wants to clinch.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapture. Rapture gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Rapture wants to slow Hong down by chopping away at his legs.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rapture pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong wants to slow Rapture down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rapture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture moves into full guard.
#T2#
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rapture is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Rapture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rapture trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong keeping full guard, as Rapture tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Rapture is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hong pulls Rapture in close to his closed guard and prevents Rapture from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rapture misses with a low kick.
Rapture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rapture lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rapture misses with a straight left.
Rapture throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Rapture misses with a few strikes there.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapture throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hong instigates a clinch.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapture.
Rapture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
That's time! Rapture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rapture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
Rapture moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rapture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Rapture ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hong forces Rapture back against the cage and clinches.
Rapture working aggressively here.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
Rapture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hong.
Rapture fails to pull guard.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapture uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapture has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Rapture tries to circle away but Hong has him pinned against the cage.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapture.
Rapture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapture misses with the head strike.
Hong taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong is pushing Rapture up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Hong lands a left hand.
Hong stalling the fight.
Hong tries to work over Rapture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapture tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Rapture has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hong prevents a body shot from Rapture.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Rapture avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong. #ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture blocking some punches.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Rapture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Joaquim Rapture is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapture misses with a wild combination.
Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Hong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rapture finds it's way round the side to connect with Hong's head. #T3#
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
#CL2#
Hong darts in and clinches Rapture up against the cage.
Rapture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapture blocks a body shot from Hong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapture.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hong.
Hong taking a breather.
Rapture lands with a right to the head.
Rapture scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raptures head. #BC#
Rapture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong jabs Rapture right on the nose. Rapture blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong tries to clinch
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hong missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hong tries to clinch but Rapture moves out of range.
Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rapture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Rapture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapture shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Rapture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapture. Rapture gets slowly back to his feet.
Rapture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rapture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hong tries to clinch there but Rapture circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nichi Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rapture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rapture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
A little feinted left hand from Rapture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rapture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Hong moves into the clinch.
Hong gets underhooks to prevent Rapture's takedown attempt.
Rapture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Rapture lands a body punch.
Rapture struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Rapture has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
Rapture misses with the head strike.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapture.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hong presses Rapture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapture blocking some punches.
Rapture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rapture.
Hong stalling in the clinch but Rapture improves position.
Rapture lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rapture manages to break the clinch.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapture lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hong throws a series of strikes that have Rapture backpedaling.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hong.#TD#
Rapture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rapture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rapture trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong wants to sweep here but Rapture controlling him for the moment.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hong working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Rapture wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Rapture shoots in but no luck this time.
Rapture lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rapture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Hong tries to sprawl but Rapture drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rapture works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rapture wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely.
Rapture throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hong because Rapture loaded up on that one.
Rapture wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely.
Rapture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Rapture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapture 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
After the fight, Joaquim Rapture was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nichi Hong spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
CEC 446
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Parks wants to clinch up but Rapture keeps it at a distance.
Rapture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parks defends it well.
Rapture tried to score with a low kick but Parks checks it.
Parks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapture lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Rapture.
Rapture jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rapture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks throws a hook but Rapture avoids it easily.
Rapture throws a low kick but Parks moves out of range easily.
Parks is looking to counter punch.
Rapture stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapture misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Rapture coming out on top.
Rapture misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Parks missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rapture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rapture dips to his left and cracks Parks with an uppercut!
Lyoto Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
An inside leg kick lands from Rapture.
Rapture throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rapture throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapture misses with a body shot.
Rapture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Rapture misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Rapture connects with an inside leg kick.
Rapture throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapture is looking to score with low kicks.
Parks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapture.
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Parks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Rapture is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parks throws the left hand but Rapture avoids the punch easily.
Rapture throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parks on the side of the head.
Rapture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapture cracks Parks with an open hand slap.
Rapture lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rapture dives in for a single leg takedown but Parks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture throws a leg kick but Parks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapture scores with a jab.
Parks walks into a left hand.
Rapture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapture.
Rapture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rapture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapture is just out of range.
Rapture swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Rapture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
Rapture swings widly with a right hand
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapture swings widly with a right hand
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Rapture shoots in looking for a takedown. Parks tries to sprawl out of it but Rapture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Rapture.
Parks throws a hook but Rapture avoids it easily.
Rapture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rapture.
Parks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rapture, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rapture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parks! #ES#
Parks sneaks out the side door and pushes Rapture away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Parks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rapture missing with a left hand there. Parks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Parks wants to clinch up but Rapture keeps it at a distance.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Nice uppercut there from Rapture.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapture scoring well with a low kick there.
Rapture cracks Parks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rapture throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Rapture misses.
Rapture misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture connects with a single shot there.
Rapture misses with a head kick.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Rapture seems unphased.
Parks throws an off balance right hand
and Rapture counters with a low kick, right behind Parks 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Rapture lands a leg kick that knocks Parks off balance momentarily.
Parks throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
Rapture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks scores with the left hand. Rapture knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
Rapture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rapture throws out a powerful jab.
Rapture fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rapture. Rapture obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parks on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rapture can pounce on him.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!#T2#
Parks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapture is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Joaquim Rapture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rapture seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Parks moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rapture.
Parks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rapture slips under a jab.
Parks throws a body punch but Rapture moves out of range.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Parks misses.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Rapture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rapture defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
Rapture throws a leg kick which misses Parks's front leg but catches the back leg as Parks tries to avoid it.
Rapture throws a hook but Parks avoids it easily.
Rapture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3##KD#
Parks lands a big uppercut and Rapture crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rapture looks OK. Parks waves Rapture back to his feet!
Rapture lands a jab to the head.
Rapture throws a low kick, looking for Parks's leg but Parks calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rapture.
Rapture tries a low kick but Parks avoids it.
Rapture connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parks drops his hands momentarily and Rapture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rapture lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapture blocks a jab.
Rapture tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Rapture misses its intended target.
Parks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapture thuds a left hand into Parks's body.#T4#
Rapture avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRapture.
Rapture catches Parks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapture misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Rapture is out of range.
Parks checks a leg kick.
Parks misses the jab.
Parks slips a straight right by Rapture.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapture connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapture misses with a right hand #KD#
and Parks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rapture! Parks lets Rapture back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rapture lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rapture looks for a takedown but Parks sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rapture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Parks!
After winning the bout, Lyoto Parks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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