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Event:
GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yates scores with a nice body kick.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
A head kick misses from Yates. Horn throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and moves out of range. Yates is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws an off balance right hand
and Yates counters with a one-two to the body. Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn. Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horn throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it. Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Horn lands a nice hook to Yates's body. Yates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Horn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice jab there from Yates. Yates misses with a wild body shot. Horn throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it. Horn misses the shot to the body. #T1# A big left from Yates misses. Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Horn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. Horn swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Horn is looking to score with low kicks. Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Horn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Yates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Horn looks to throw the jab but Yates is out of range. Horn misses the jab. Yates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Horn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yates checks it well. Horn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Horn. Yates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn lands a nice shot that snaps Yates's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horn. That's going to slow Yates down. Horn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Horn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Horn misses with a jab to the body
and Yates counters with a left to the body. Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horn moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Yates throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horn throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yates lands a jab to the nose. Horn moves away from the strike by Yates. Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Yates avoids the body shot from Horn.
Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circling - Horn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Horn moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab. Horn misses with a straight right. Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horn. Horn takes a kick to the side of the head. Yates throws a low kick but Horn moves out of range easily. Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Horn missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A decent looking cross lands there for Horn. Yates misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming. Horn tries to move into range but Yates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance. Yates defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yates wants to slow Horn down by chopping away at his legs. Horn lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Horn has managed to clinch.
Horn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yates to keep the fight standing. A short right from Yates on the inside. #T4# Yates digs a right hand into Horn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horn's gas tank. Yates misses with some punches.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yates tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Yates lands a left hand.
Horn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head. A knee to the head by Yates.
#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch. Yates trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Yates misses with some punches.
Horn looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yates scores with a push kick. Horn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Horn misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming. The crowd cheers as Horn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yates doesn't seem phased though. Yates lands an overhand right. Yates connects with a right hand. Horn shakes it off. Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage! Horn missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. Horn misses with a wild body shot. Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Horn moves out of range as Yates strikes. Yates is looking to score with low kicks. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.#T1# Horn takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses. A lazy left from Horn finds it's target. Horn lands a nice shot that snaps Yates's head back.
A jab from Horn misses. A jab from Horn misses. Yates scores with a body shot.
Horn avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates slips a straight right by Horn. Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup. Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice jab there from Horn. Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Horn counters with a right hand to the body. Horn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. A swing and a miss from Horn. Some wild striking there from Yates.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yates moves away from the strike by Horn. Yates throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.#T2# Yates is looking to land body kicks. Horn tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it. Yates tries to score with a low kick but Horn moves his leg out of the way. Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horn tries to counter with a takedown but Yates is quick to defend against it.#CL# Horn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yates blocks an uppercut.
Horn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks. Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Yates working Horn over with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Horn has Yates pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yates manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Horn prevents a body shot from Yates. Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards. #T3# Yates lands with a short shot to the head. A short left from Yates. Yates has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yates can turn it around. Horn takes an elbow to the forehead. Horn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Yates blocking some punches.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Horn avoids the damage to the body. Horn stalling against the cage.
Horn blocking some punches.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horn managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Horn lands with a right to the head. Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Horn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside. Horn takes a shot to the head. Yates lands a right hand. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Horn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle. Horn gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yates working aggressively here.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Horn avoids the damage to the body. A short uppercut from Horn. Horn lands with a left to the head. Horn looking to slow down the pace here. Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Horn swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily. Yates throws a push kick but Horn slaps the foot to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Yates moves away from the strike by Horn. Horn dives in and grabs Yates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yates pushes down on Horn's head and hops out. Yates throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem. Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Yates tries to sprawl out of it but Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A thudding body kick lands there by Yates!
Yates throws a nice inside leg kick. Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yates. Yates obviously looking to wear him down.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn. Yates scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates throws a body shot but no joy. Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing. Horn misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming. Horn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horn throws a leg kick that misses. #T1# Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A solid leg kick lands there for Yates.
Yates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn. Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Horn avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Horn throws a big shot that misses. Yates scores with a head kick. Horn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates scores with a body shot.
Horn scores with a body shot.
Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Yates counters with a solid body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Horn throws a solid leg kick but Yates takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horn. Yates thows a left - swing and a miss! Horn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Horn misses the shot to the body. Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yates throws a head kick that misses. Yates throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and moves out of range. Yates throws a head kick that half lands.
Yates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Horn. Yates jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yates lands a head kick!
Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Yates's head. Horn avoids the head kick by Yates.
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
#T3# Horn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Yates. Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates lands with a nice combination. Horn backs away looking to recover. Horn blocks a head kick by Yates.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Horn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it. Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. Yates throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. Yates misses with a body shot.
Yates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Horn throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Horn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horn slips a jab from Yates. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Yates finds it's way through Horn's defenses. Yates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2# Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head. Horn blocks a body shot from Yates. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates. Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Harrison Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Yates 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!
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Event:
GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Horn thows a leg kick but Murillo checks it and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Horn misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Horn has managed to clinch.
Horn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murillo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Horn looking to slow down the pace here. Murillo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Murillo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murillo taking a breather. Horn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murillo backwards. Murillo lands a body punch. Horn looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Murillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn misses with a right hand letting Murillo counter with a right hand. Murillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Horn throws out a powerful jab. Horn misses with a left hand and Murillo counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murillo, as that shot connected.
#T1# Murillo lands a head shot. Murillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Murillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horn counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Murillo as he connects with a hook. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away. A left and a right from Horn both land. Nice combination. A swing and a miss from Horn. Horn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murillo is looking to counter punch. Horn walks into a jab. Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Murillo throws a series of punches but Horn moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murillo blocks a jab. Horn misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming. Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn. Horn tries for a takedown but Murillo circles away easily and Murillo counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Murillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Murillo throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and moves out of range. Horn loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch. Horn stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Horn. Murillo is looking to counter punch. Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murillo scores with a punch to the head.#KD# Murillo sends Horn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Murillo is motioning to the referee to let Horn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Horn is rocked! Horn throws a sloppy body shot
and Murillo counters with a big right hand! Oh Horn is in trouble here! Murillo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Murillo! A victorious Jefferson Murillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Guns scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Horn lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
Horn jabs Guns to the body, keeping him at a distance. Guns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Guns connects with a body shot. Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn. Guns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Horn throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Horn throws out a leg kick but Guns moves out of range and Horn only half commits. Guns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guns throws a head kick that misses. Horn throws a low kick but Guns avoids it. Horn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Horn misses its intended target. Guns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it. Horn throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Guns counters with a big uppercut that knocks Horn off his feet! Guns dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2# Horn is rocked!#T1##SUB2# Guns has hold of Horn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Horn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Guns cranks the arm and Horn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Horn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Guns! Big Guns is the new middleweight champion! An out of breath Big Guns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GC 226
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1# Cup scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A leg kick checked by Cup. An inside leg kick from Horn misses. Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cup has a takedown stuffed. Cup throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Horn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Cup's shoulder, as Cup tries to avoid the shot. Cup slips a straight right by Horn. Cup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cup misses with an uppercut
and Horn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD# Cup feints and as Horn raises his hands in defense, Cup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet. Cup trying to control but Horn is working from the bottom. Horn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there. #SUB# Cup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cup has Horn in his guard.#REVB##T1# Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Cup working for submissions but it's allowed Horn to get to half guard.
Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Cup wants to control but Horn is keeping busy.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Horn is just content to waste time from the top position. Cup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Horn stands and throws Cup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Horn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. My spies in LOD Gym of the Gods inform me that Horn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Horn looks up at the clock and then as Cup takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Horn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3##SUB2# Horn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cup has escaped the position, nice work there. Cup taking a bit of punishment here - Horn scoring with strikes. Horn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cup sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Horn with the ground and pound but Cup regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Horn drops an elbow to the side of Cup's head. Cup wants to get back to his feet.
Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cup defending well though. #T4# Cup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cup to regain full guard. Cup has Horn pulled in close to control his posture. Horn is looking to pass into half guard but Cup pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cup is in guard.#REVR# Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Horn. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cup trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Horn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. That's time! Cup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Horn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Blue Cup has been cut. Horn takes one to the chin there. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Horn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2# Cup is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Horn! Cup is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! A victorious Klas Horn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Blue Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1# Mourtneant slips under a jab. Mourtneant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mourtneant moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off. Mourtneant 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. Mourtneant wants to clinch. Horn cracks Mourtneant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Mourtneant has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
Horn has Mourtneant pressed against the cage, preventing Mourtneant from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mourtneant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mourtneant wants to get back to striking at distance but Horn won't allow it.
Horn can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.
Horn taking a breather.#T1# Horn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mourtneant up against the cage. Horn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mourtneant's efforts to push away. A short body shot lands from Horn as the two fighters clinch.
Mourtneant can't break the clinch.
Horn slows down the pace here.
Mourtneant blocking some punches.
Mourtneant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mourtneant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2# Mourtneant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horn has him pressed against the cage. Horn just leaning against Mourtneant, taking a breather. Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant has had enough of the clinch but Horn keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Mourtneant breaks from the clinch.
Mourtneant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horn misses with a straight left. Mourtneant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mourtneant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Good exchange - Horn coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mourtneant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat.
Horn misses with a low kick as Mourtneant jumps back. Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mourtneant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mourtneant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Horn lands a nice looking body shot.
Mourtneant walks straight into a right hand from Horn - that's dropped him! Horn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mourtneant from any more punishment! Mourtneant complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
GC 212
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1# Seinfeld throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horn counters with a nice body shot. Seinfeld checks a leg kick. Horn misses with a looping left.#TD# Horn scores with a takedown into Seinfeld's guard. Horn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Seinfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Horn postures up in Seinfeld's guard and throws a big left but Seinfeld blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Seinfeld has his feet on Horn's thighs here. He's pushed Horn 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! Horn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerome Seinfeld! A victorious Jerome Seinfeld thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 205
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydeland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Horn. Rydeland manages to get to full guard.
Rydeland 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# Horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydeland. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rydeland not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rydeland lands strikes from half guard. Horn regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Rydeland throwing strikes but missing. Rydeland scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rydeland throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely. Rydeland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Horn pulls Rydeland in close to prevent any damage. Rydeland cracks Horn with a solid left hand. Rydeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Horn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rydeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Rydeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rydeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rydeland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Horn has momentary wrist control but Rydeland slips an elbow through the middle. Horn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Horn tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position. Rydeland sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working. Horn tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.#T3# Horn is not content to let Rydeland control the position. Horn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rydeland. Rydeland sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn is trying to work for a sweep but Rydeland has mounted him! Horn is trying desperately to improve position. Rydeland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Horn because Rydeland loaded up on that one. Rydeland working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Horn slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#T4# Horn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydeland scores with a couple of nice shots. Rydeland not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rydeland 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. Horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydeland. Horn trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rydeland prevents Horn from improving his position. Horn wants to control but Rydeland is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy. Horn throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD# Horn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rydeland on his heels. He'll look to pass Rydeland's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horn defends it easily. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Rydeland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horn has picked Rydeland up and slammed him! Rydeland can't keep hold of the triangle and Horn manages to pass to side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn working the head and body with strikes. Rydeland tries to bench press Horn off him but Horn keeps the position. Rydeland gets back to half guard.#T1# Horn prevents Rydeland from improving his position. John Rydeland has got the better of the ground game so far. Horn is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer. Horn drops an elbow to the side of Rydeland's head. Horn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rydeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Horn prevents Rydeland from improving his position. Horn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rydeland taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard. #T2# Horn working the head and body with strikes. Rydeland gets full guard.#SUB2# Horn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rydeland to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Horn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rydeland pulls down on the head and he's put Horn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Rydeland! After winning the bout, John Rydeland 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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Event:
GC 198
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Campbell swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head. Campbell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Campbell lands a body shot.
A jab from Horn misses. Campbell throws a hook but Horn blocks it. We've been hearing reports that Horn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Horn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horn. Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Campbell thows a body kick. Horn tries to catch it but that hurt him. Campbell looks to throw a body kick and Horn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Campbell counters with a left to the body. #T1# Campbell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Horn throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Horn throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range. Horn loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch. Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Campbell throws a front kick aimed at Horn's knee but Horn avoids it well. Campbell tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A big left from Horn misses. Campbell misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet. Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Horn slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat. Klas Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Campbell. Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Horn, which made it look bad. Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell. Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage. Horn feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2# Campbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Horn did well to prevent Campbell getting side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horn defending well though. #SUB2# Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Campbell is keen to just control but Horn is a slippery customer.#T3# Horn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Horn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVR# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Campbell trying to control the position.
Horn scoring with punches to the head and body. Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Horn's corner is telling him to maintain position. Campbell trying to control the position.
Horn trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. Horn throws a big right hand that misses. Horn wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position. Horn advances position into side control! Campbell parries the strikes from Horn easily there. Horn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Campbell to escape.
Horn working the ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klas Horn will probably get the nod. That's time! Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Campbell does it's job there. Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Horn.
Campbell counters with a body kick. Campbell misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Campbell.#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Campbell moves into range and connects with a jab. Horn connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick from Campbell misses. Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it. Horn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away. Campbell misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.#T1# Horn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat.
Horn throws a sloppy body shot
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand. Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook. Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Horn appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Campbell throws a hook but Horn avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. Jab by Campbell. Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Horn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Horn avoids the body shot from Campbell.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. Horn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Horn swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A low kick from Horn is predictable there and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Horn is rocked! Horn 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. Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn. Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell fails with the takedown and Horn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Campbell throws a leg kick and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Horn throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range. Horn throws a nice outside leg kick. Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed. Klas Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Campbell. Campbell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Horn punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Horn scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one. Horn misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice uppercut there from Campbell. Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Horn. Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Horn lands a right hook to the body.
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! Horn misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Horn throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Horn backing away here, and Campbell unleashes a leg kick that just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Horn misses with a body shot
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. Horn misses the jab. Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Campbell. Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Campbell avoids the body shot from Horn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn misses with a low kick. Campbell checks a low kick from Horn. Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Horn slips a jab from Campbell. It looked like Horn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Campbell.#T1# Campbell throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and moves out of range. Horn is looking to counter punch. Horn throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it. Campbell scores with a jab. Campbell misses with a body kick. Campbell takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses. Campbell lands a jab. Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Campbell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it. Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Campbell defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Campbell lands with a right hand. Horn slips under a jab. Campbell throws a leg kick that is checked and Horn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Campbell throws a leg kick but Horn checks it. Horn throwing a counter right hand but Campbell manages to avoid it. Horn takes one on the button. Campbell misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. Horn tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range. Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
Campbell throws a hook but Horn blocks it. Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot. Campbell throws a low kick, looking for Horn's leg but Horn calmly moves out of range. Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Horn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Campbell checks it well. Campbell misses with a looping left. Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head. Campbell rushes Horn with punches - Horn moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Horn goes down! Campbell follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell! Stephen Campbell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# Yount misses with a jab to the body
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yount drops his hands momentarily and Horn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Horn 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. Yount tries to clinch up. Horn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yount avoids it. Yount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
Nice jab there from Yount. Nice straight punches there by Yount. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yount. Horn lands a lovely overhand right. A punch combination from Yount misses. Yount 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. Yount is looking to land body kicks. Horn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yount to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick lands from Horn. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yount. An attempted straight right counter from Horn misses the target. Horn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Yount connects with a nice cross there... Horn is looking wobbly and Yount recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Horn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Yount jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robin Yount! Robin Yount decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Chulainn looks for a takedown but Horn sprawls well. Horn misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard. Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet. Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely. Chulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horn's head. Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulainn preventing the sweep. Chulainn is in close to Horn's body, working some short punches and elbows. Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chulainn throws a strike but Horn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1# Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horn lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Horn scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Chulainn thows a huge punch but Horn dodges it nicely.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Horn trying to control here.
#T2# Chulainn winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chulainn winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard. Horn is looking to control Chulainn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horn avoid being mounted? Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Horn's hands, connecting with Horn's forehead. Horn trying to control here.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. 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. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Horn's temple. Horn is looking to improve his position.
Horn wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it. Horn is trying to get back to full guard. Chulainn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Chulainn looking to control but Horn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Chulainn controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn 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.#T4# Horn wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy.
Horn taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard. Horn trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Horn is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chulainn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chulainn is just content to waste time from the top position. Horn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Horn is trying to keep Chulainn in close.
Chulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horn swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cu Chulainn dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat. Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Horn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jab, jab by Chulainn - just one landing. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Horn. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Horn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Chulainn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1# Horn chips away with some ground and pound. Horn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Horn connects with a couple of short punches. Horn with a nice head shot there. Horn controlling from the top position. Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet. Chulainn working a defensive guard here.
Horn is working Chulainn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Horn works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Horn prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet. Horn connects with a couple of short punches. Horn trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Horn preventing the sweep. Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Chulainn wants to improve his position but instead Horn has moved into half guard.
Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are battling for position here. Chulainn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Chulainn wants to hit a switch here but Horn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chulainn there! #T3# Horn looking to control and managing it successfully. Horn landing punches. Chulainn is trying desperately to improve position. Horn unloading with bombs! Horn trying to control but he's not successful this time. Chulainn tries to reverse the position but Horn maintains control. Horn working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2# Chulainn is rocked!#T4# Horn with shots to the head and body - Chulainn looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh Chulainn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Horn lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Chulainn! Horn sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Chulainn and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Klas Horn! After winning the bout, Klas Horn 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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Event:
gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Sumerod slips under a jab. Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Horn misses its intended target. Sumerod tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Horn 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. Sumerod misses with a takedown attempt - Horn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sumerod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sumerod somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Sumerod. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sumerod tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Horn to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sumerod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumerod fails with the takedown. Sumerod with a lazy takedown attempt and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horn feints and then cracks Sumerod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sumerod down. #T1# Sumerod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sumerod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horn. Sumerod is breathing heavily. Horn lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2# Horn waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Sumerod. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Sumerod to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2# Sumerod is rocked! 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! Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Horn slips an elbow through the middle. Oh Sumerod is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Horn gets to his feet and stands over Sumerod, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sumerod felt that one! Horn unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sumerod from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! During a confident post fight interview, Klas Horn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gc 169
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Child throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice cross by Child. Child misses with a low kick as Horn jumps back. Child will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Child looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely. Child keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Horn 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. Some bone on bone action there as Horn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Horn dips to his left and cracks Child with an uppercut! Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Child throws a lazy uppercut
and Horn counters with a left to the body. Child punishes Horn's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Horn clobbers Child with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Horn throws a hook but Child blocks it. Child lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horn backs up against the cage.
Child scores with a nice right hand.
Child uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Child throws a right hand that misses
enabling Horn to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick by Child misses and Horn counters with a one-two to the body. Child with a body punch. A glancing blow. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid body kick from Horn. Child chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Child takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A big left from Horn misses. Child throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Child throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# A low kick from Horn misses letting Child counter with a right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Child. Child with a nice cross. Horn lands with an overhand left. Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Child was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn. Child throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horn. Child misses with a lunging right hand
and Horn counters with a nice body shot. Child misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Horn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Horn won't allow Child to get back to his feet. #T3# Horn looking to pass the guard. Child 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. Child wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position. Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horn landing with the ground and pound. Horn postures up.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Child is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Child is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4# Child tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horn pressing his opponent against the cage. Horn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Child creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Child swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Child blocking some punches.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horn avoids it. Horn misses with a short punch on the inside. Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Horn lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klas Horn will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Child throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease. Horn fails to land the takedown. Child cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Child misses with a looping right. Child throws a push kick but Horn slaps the foot to one side. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Child.
Horn is looking to counter punch. Horn throws a low kick, looking for Child's leg but Child calmly moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Child on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Child jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Child staying out of range there. Child throws a nice head kick!
Child misses with a body shot.
Horn fails with the takedown and Child counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Child throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily. Horn lands a glancing blow to the side of Child's head. Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Child throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Child wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A swing and a miss from Child. It looked like Horn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Child looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range. Horn moves out of range as Child strikes. Horn avoids the head kick by Child.
Horn misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely. Horn lands with a right hand. Horn tries a low kick but Child avoids it. Child is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. #T2# Horn jabs Child right on the nose. Child blinks but takes it well. Horn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Child throws a wild body kick that Horn sees coming a mile off. Horn slips a jab from Child. Horn throws a hook to the side of Child's head but Child sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Child swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Horn throws a hook to the side of Child's head but Child sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good exchange - Child coming out on top. Child fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Child ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Horn throws a poor cross that misses
and Child counters with a lovely shot to the body. Child throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Child connects with an inside leg kick. Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Child lands a nice looking body kick. Horn misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely. Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Child's sensitive parts. Child misses with a straight left. A counter left hand to the body from Horn misses its target. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child. Horn motions for Child to come forward. Horn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Child counters with a body kick. Child misses with a straight right. Child ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
Horn scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Horn is predictable there and Child counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Child throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marcus Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Child lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Child misses with an uppercut. Child throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horn's head. Child moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horn connects with a single shot there. Horn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Child with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good leg kick by Child there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Horn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Child misses with a head kick.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Child showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Child throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily. Child lands with a cross. Child throws a sloppy body shot
and Horn counters with a slapping leg kick. Child moves out of range of the strikes. Child connects with a body shot that sends Horn's belly button to the back. Child connects with a leg kick. Horn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice cross by Child. Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A jab from Child misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Child fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Horn misses with a takedown attempt - Child sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn connects with a body shot that sends Child's belly button to the back.#T1# Horn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Child goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. An attempted straight right counter from Horn misses the target. Child misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. Child gets off balance looking for a body kick and Horn counters with a nice uppercut. Horn avoids the head kick by Child.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Child moved out of range. Child attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horn counters with a straight right hand. Horn missing with a left hand there. Child was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Child connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Horn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Child blocks a jab.#T2# Good exchange - Child coming out on top. Child throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Child misses with the body kick and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horn checks a leg kick. Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horn thumps Child with a low kick. Child slips a jab and a cross from Horn.
Child jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Child doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Horn misses. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Child manages to avoid it. Nice cross by Child. Child staying out of range there.#T3# Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Child. Child throws a leg kick but Horn checks it. A quick step to the side and Horn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Horn throws a leg kick but Child sees it coming and checks it nicely. Horn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Child. Child misses with a right hand and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Child throws a right hand that misses
and Horn counters with a stiff right hand. Horn blocks a jab. Child lands with a right hand. Horn throws a hook but Child avoids it easily. Child misses with a body kick. Child throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Child swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Child ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Horn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horn lands with a good body shot. Horn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Child stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Child has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circle momentarily. Child darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Child throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Horn blocks a head kick by Child.
Child takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horn ducks under a wild hook from Child. Horn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Horn lands with a nice body punch. Child takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Child takes one to the side of the head.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Child.
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 Klas Horn. I think Horn 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Horn! An out of breath Klas Horn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Horn misses with a looping left. Thacker cracks Horn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Horn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab. Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it. Thacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horn is landing a low percentage of strikes. Thacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease. Nice cross by Thacker. Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker. Horn defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand. Thacker moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off. Thacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horn in his tracks. #T1##CL2# Thacker moves into the clinch successfully.
Horn is trying to stall.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker looking to slow down the pace here. Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Horn avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage. Horn tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn misses with the head strike.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoiding damage.
Horn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thacker prevents it.
Horn lands a hook to the side of the head. Horn lands with a left to the head. Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Horn blocks a body shot from Thacker. #T2# Nice body punch from Thacker - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn is working for takedown but Thacker is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn. Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horn. Thacker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage. Horn lands an uppercut.#T3# Thacker trying to control the position but instead, Horn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thacker into the cage. Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Horn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Horn. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Thacker connects with a knee to the head.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Thacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Horn with a jab. Horn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Horn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Thacker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Horn blocks the elbow strike.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow. Horn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards. Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside. Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thacker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod. That's time! Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Thacker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thacker throws a hook but Horn avoids it easily. Horn throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker. A swing and a miss from Horn. Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good leg kick by Horn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horn avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Horn feinted with a counter takedown. Thacker cracks Horn with a good jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horn half committed to a counter leg kick. Horn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Horn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
Thacker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target. Thacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn. Horn ducks under a wild hook from Thacker. Thacker throws a body shot but no joy. Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. Horn appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horn looks to land a right hand but Thacker moved out of range. Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss. Thacker throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Thacker throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Horn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thacker won't be happy with that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horn lands some shots froms side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thacker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Horn is looking to take a break and control but Thacker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Thacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.#T3# Horn preventing the sweep. Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Thacker, not yet. Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horn controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn preventing the sweep. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Thacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Thacker!#REVB# Thacker throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Thacker postures up in Horn's guard and throws a big left but Horn blocks it. Horn has a closed guard, preventing Thacker from standing up. Horn wants to sweep but no luck. Horn 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. Thacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A big left from Thacker misses. Horn throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.#CL2# Thacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thacker scores with a shoulder strike. Horn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn working aggressively here.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker. Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow. Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Horn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thacker. Horn misses with a low kick. Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thacker stalks Horn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Horn's face. Horn staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Horn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thacker lands with a good body shot. Horn throws a front kick that sends Thacker stumbling back into the cage. Horn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Thacker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Thacker working aggressively here.
Horn is trying to drag Thacker to the mat but Thacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Horn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thacker lands a hook to the side of the head. Horn blocking some punches.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Horn wants the takedown. Thacker is fighting it off but Horn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thacker's guard against the cage. Klas Horn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Horn preventing the sweep. Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Thacker keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Thacker is controlling Horn's posture. Horn passes Thacker's left leg - he's now in half guard. Thacker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thacker. Horn wants to control from the top but Thacker keeps moving. #T3# Thacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Horn throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely. Thacker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Thacker wants to sweep but no luck. Thacker is trying to keep Horn in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thacker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn forces his way into half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Horn is thwarting Thacker's attempts to control the position. Thacker is pressing down on Horn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thacker controls Horn momentarily but Horn frees himself. Horn throwing strikes from guard but Thacker blocks nicely.
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 Klas Horn. I think Thacker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alasdair Thacker! A very excited looking Alasdair Thacker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Shaam lands a body shot.
Shaam throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Shaam finds it's way through Horn's defenses. Shaam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Horn throws a leg kick that misses. Shaam throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Shaam misses the target. A decent looking cross lands there for Shaam. Horn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A little jabbing left from Shaam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shaam cracks Horn with an open hand slap. Horn lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaam enables Horn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Shaam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Shaam's brow. Horn distracts Shaam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Shaam. Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shaam has his hands on Horn's head, controlling the position. Horn cracks Shaam with a solid left hand. Shaam looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaam, not yet. #T2# Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shaam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn preventing the sweep. Shaam keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass. Shaam 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. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Horn is in close to Shaam's body, working some short punches and elbows. Shaam 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# Horn wants to get back to full guard. Shaam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Shaam is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Shaam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Shaam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB# Horn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaam defends it easily. Shaam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horn's guard. Shaam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shaam tries to pass to full mount but Horn defends it. #SUB# Shaam thows an elbow strike that misses. Horn gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Shaam doesn't seem too bothered but Horn quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Shaam is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Shaam really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
gc 155
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Horn as he connects with a hook. Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Horn counters with a left to the body. Hanson misses with a wild combination.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horn can pounce on him.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horn is able to avoid easily. Horn tries to land a leg kick but Hanson saw it coming and moves away.
Hanson slips a straight right by Horn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range. Hanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2# Horn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hanson to the ground. Horn is now in Hanson's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hanson pulls Horn in close to his closed guard and prevents Horn from doing any damage or advancing position. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Horn throws a big right hand that misses. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hanson pulls Horn in to control the position. Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control. Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet. Horn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Horn's head.#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. Nice defenses there by Hanson. Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hanson throws a series of punches but Horn moves out of range. Horn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanson with a body shot. Hanson misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. A shot to the body from Horn misses and Hanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hanson lands with a shot to the body. Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! A little feinted left hand from Hanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Horn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Horn scores with a jab. Hanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD# Hanson drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard. Horn lands a couple of digs. Hanson 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. Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horn throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely. Horn trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. #SUB# Horn throws a sloppy strike and Hanson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Horn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikkard Hanson! Rikkard Hanson very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
gc152
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Horn throws a hook but Thacker blocks it. Thacker misses with a looping right. Thacker jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Thacker throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thacker tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance. Thacker scores with a one two! Horn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thacker connects with a nice looking jab.
Thacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horn is landing a low percentage of strikes. Horn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react. Horn slips under a jab from Thacker. Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Horn is predictable there and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Thacker ducks right into an uppercut from Horn. #T1# Thacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horn. Horn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Thacker works the jab nicely. Thacker connects with the punch. Thacker blocks a jab. Horn goes for a double leg but Thacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thacker continues to drive forward. Horn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Horn moves out of range of the strikes. Horn with a jab. Horn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thacker's hands. Thacker misses with a double jab
and Horn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thacker thinking. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horn scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thacker misses with a few strikes there.
Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker. Horn appears to be looking for a big counter. Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thacker lands with a good body shot. Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab. A shot to the body from Thacker misses and Horn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thacker missing with a left hand there. Horn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.#T3##CL2# Thacker darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage. Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands with a right to the head. Horn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horn prevents a body shot from Thacker. Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head. Horn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches. Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut. Thacker lands an uppercut. Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horn looking for a takedown. #T4# Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thacker is keeping busy. Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horn. Horn trying to control the position but instead, Thacker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horn into the cage. Horn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thacker backwards. Horn looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thacker lands an uppercut. Horn avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horn misses with a short punch on the inside. Thacker pushes Horn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Thacker tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Horn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Horn counters with a stiff right hand. Horn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Thacker misses with a straight left. Horn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A jab from Thacker misses. Horn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A lazy left from Thacker finds it's target. Thacker slips under a jab. Thacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away. Thacker cracks Horn with a good jab. Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss! Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Thacker works the jab nicely. Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker. Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Horn misses the target. Horn scores with a nice right hand.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Thacker cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Horn lands with a cross. Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts. Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab. 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! Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Horn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Horn throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily. Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch. Thacker throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. Thacker misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. Thacker with a jab. A lazy body kick from Horn and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thacker scores with a jab. Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horn. Horn missing with a left hand there. Thacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Thacker moves into the clinch. Thacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards. #T3# Thacker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horn. Thacker lands an uppercut. Horn avoiding damage as Thacker throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Horn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Horn is rocked! Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thacker lands a good knee to the midsection. Horn won't want to take too many of those. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thacker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Horn's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Horn drops to his knees and Thacker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Thacker! After winning the bout, Alasdair Thacker 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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Event:
gc147
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Pennypacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Horn. Pennypacker lands with a shot to the body. Pennypacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Horn slips under a jab from Pennypacker. Horn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pennypacker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horn scrambles back to his feet. A shot to the liver by Horn. Beautiful body shot.#TD# Horn gets a double leg takedown into Pennypacker's guard. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pennypacker wants to get back to his feet but Horn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pennypacker keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Pennypacker keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass. #T1# Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pennypacker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horn is controlling him. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Horn throws a big right hand that misses. Horn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Horn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pennypacker to score with a decent uppercut. Pennypacker cracks Horn with a right hand to the side of the head. Horn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pennypacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. The fighters circle momentarily. Pennypacker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# Pennypacker throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. Horn connects with a solid leg kick. Horn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pennypacker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Pennypacker throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pennypacker tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pennypacker blocks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pennypacker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn.#CL2# Pennypacker darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage. Pennypacker tries to circle away but Horn has him pinned against the cage. Horn wants to take the fight to the mat but Pennypacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Horn is trying to stall.
Horn swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3# Pennypacker controlling the action here for a moment.
Pennypacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horn backwards. #BC2# Pennypacker breaks the clinch.
Horn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Pennypacker misses with a takedown and Horn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennypacker throws out the jab. Pennypacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn. A nice combination there by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pennypacker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Horn throws a leg kick but Pennypacker checks it. AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horn throws a lazy right hand but Pennypacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Horn drops his hands momentarily and Pennypacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #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! Horn with a jab. Horn lands with a shot to the body. Horn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horn misses with a wild body shot. Pennypacker swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a slapping leg kick. Pennypacker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pennypacker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Pennypacker closes the distance and clinches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Horn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Horn pressing his opponent against the cage. A short left from Horn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AG Pennypacker will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pennypacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horn. Horn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Pennypacker dips to his left and cracks Horn with an uppercut! Some bone on bone action there as Pennypacker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pennypacker moves out of range as Horn strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pennypacker, as that shot connected.
Pennypacker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn. Horn misses the shot to the body. Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pennypacker. Pennypacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Pennypacker takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pennypacker is looking to clinch. Horn throws out a loose jab but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pennypacker swinging wildly here.
#T1# Pennypacker misses with a straight left. Horn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pennypacker is out of range and Horn settles back down. Pennypacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Pennypacker throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pennypacker connects with a body shot. Pennypacker lands a nice hook to Horn's body. Horn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Horn throws a big shot that misses. AG Pennypacker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Horn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pennypacker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pennypacker throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. Pennypacker misses with a straight left. Horn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pennypacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pennypacker lands with a good body shot. Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pennypacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pennypacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pennypacker lands a head shot. Horn walks into a jab.#ROC2# Horn is rocked! Pennypacker throws a monster overhand right that drops Horn! Pennypacker follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AG Pennypacker! AG Pennypacker is the new middleweight champion! AG Pennypacker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
gc143.5
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kropotkin lands a jab to the head.
That kick from Horn tenderised Kropotkin's leg. Kropotkin is trying to keep his angry face on. Kropotkin 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. Kropotkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kropotkin slips under a jab. Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming. Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've been informed that Horn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kropotkin lands a head shot. Horn looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely. Kropotkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab lands there for Horn. Kropotkin scores with the left hand. Horn knows he should have avoided that one. Horn connects with a body shot that sends Kropotkin's belly button to the back. Horn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kropotkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horn somewhat. A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. Horn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Kropotkin slips under a jab. Horn is looking to chop away at Kropotkin's legs. Nice uppercut there from Kropotkin. Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it. Kropotkin blocks a leg kick. Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it. Horn unleashes a big counter combination but Kropotkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kropotkin misses with a straight right. Horn throws out a counter right but Kropotkin avoids it with no problem. Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kropotkin lands with an overhand left. Kropotkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head. Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination! Horn throws a nice inside leg kick. Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Horn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horn. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving. #T2##SUB# Kropotkin looking for subs off his back but Horn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kropotkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Horn wants to free his trapped foot but Kropotkin 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. Horn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kropotkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kropotkin missing with punches from the bottom.
Horn is pressing down on Kropotkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kropotkin is holding on for now. #T3# Nice strikes from Horn there. Horn wants to pass to mount but Kropotkin is defending the position. Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kropotkin is trying to control but can't.
Kropotkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kropotkin is looking to control Horn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted?#SUB# Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ground and pound from Horn. Horn winds up and cracks Kropotkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4# Horn is thwarting Kropotkin's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Horn there. Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Horn wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping him busy. Kropotkin is looking to control Horn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted? Kropotkin is trying to control but Horn manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Horn looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range. Petr Kropotkin is winning the standup battle so far. Horn moves forwards but Kropotkin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kropotkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Horn counters with a stiff right hand. Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin connects with a crisp jab. Horn throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range. Horn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kropotkin. Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head. Horn slips under a jab. Horn missing with a left hand there. Kropotkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Horn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kropotkin tries to bum rush Horn with a series of wild strikes but Horn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horn looks to land a left hand but Kropotkin moved out of range nicely. Horn connects with a single shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Kropotkin as he connects with a hook. Horn throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Horn walks into a stiff left hand from Kropotkin. A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target. Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kropotkin lands with an overhand left. Kropotkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horn counters with a nice uppercut. Kropotkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horn's head backwards. Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kropotkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good work by Kropotkin as he checks the leg kick. Nice defenses there by Horn. Kropotkin connects with a crisp jab. Horn blocks a jab. Horn slips a jab from Kropotkin. Kropotkin misses with the combination.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.#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! Kropotkin lands with a cross. Nice shot lands for Kropotkin. Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Horn moves out of range. Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot. Kropotkin misses with a straight right. A big right from Kropotkin misses. Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target. Kropotkin lands with a straight right. Horn didn't see that one coming. Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn lands the left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horn. Horn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kropotkin checks it well. Horn avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Horn only half commits to the counter leg kick. Horn ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin. Horn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Horn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horn. Kropotkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horn under the eye. Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. Kropotkin swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws a good cross that connects.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses #TD2# and Horn counters with a nice double leg into guard. Horn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Horn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Kropotkin has his foot on Horn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horn works his way back into a safe position though.#T4# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn wants to pass the guard but Kropotkin is keeping the position.#SUB# Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Horn chips away with some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn distracts Kropotkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kropotkin dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Kropotkin moves out of range of the strikes. Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target. Horn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Horn cracks Kropotkin with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut. Horn throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily. Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming. Horn misses with a wild body shot. Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn is trying to counter with his kicks. Horn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kropotkin misses with a straight right. Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A swing and a miss from Kropotkin. Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.#T1# Kropotkin misses with a right hand #TD2# and Horn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Horn. Kropotkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots. Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard. Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kropotkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back. Horn is nestled in close to Kropotkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Horn lands with a punch from half guard. Horn trying to control the action but Kropotkin is working from the bottom. Kropotkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Horn lands strikes from half guard. Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard. #ROC2# Kropotkin is rocked! Horn blocks the strikes from Kropotkin.
Oh Kropotkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kropotkin is not content to let Horn control the position. Kropotkin seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Horn 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. #T3# Horn lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Horn there. Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Horn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kropotkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily. Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Horn lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB# Kropotkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow. Horn working over Kropotkin with some ground and pound. Kropotkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Horn working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back. Horn lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kropotkin quite badly. Kropotkin pulls Horn in close trying to recover. Horn postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kropotkin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kropotkin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! Klas Horn is the new middleweight champion! Klas Horn 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:
gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Good exchange - Finkle coming out on top. A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target. Horn blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Some wild striking there from Horn.
Finkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn with the counter takedown but Finkle avoids it easily. Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Finkle is looking for a counter combo. Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn cracks Finkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Finkle tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Finkle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Finkle tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range. Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Finkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Horn misses with a hook. Finkle ducked under it nicely. Finkle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Finkle misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# so Horn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Horn throwing strikes but missing. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horn chips away with some ground and pound. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn lands a couple of elbows. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Horn wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finkle 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Finkle pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage. Horn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Finkle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Horn's corner is telling him to maintain position. Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Finkle's brow. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Horn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finkle's head. Finkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Horn working some strikes from top position. Finkle keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Finkle is adopting a defensive guard. Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Finkle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Horn has passed into side control.
Finkle struggling a bit here. Finkle parries the strikes from Horn easily there. Horn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finkle to escape.
Horn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finkle is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Horn are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Horn throws a strike aimed at the side of Finkle's head but Finkle avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Finkle lands a lovely overhand right. A low kick from Finkle misses enabling Horn to counter with a crisp jab. Horn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finkle. That one must have hurt. A jab from Finkle misses. Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Horn feints the counter takedown. Finkle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Horn slips under a jab from Finkle. Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Finkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Horn scores with a shot to the body.
Finkle lands with a straight right. Horn didn't see that one coming. A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target. Horn with the counter takedown but Finkle avoids it easily. Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkle. Horn feints the counter takedown. Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Finkle throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. Finkle lands a right hook to the body.
Finkle throws an off balance right hand
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Horn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horn misses with a punch to the body.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Horn struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
#TD2# Horn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Finkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horn. Horn is looking to stall here but Finkle recovers full guard. Horn scoring with some ground and pound. Horn throws a big right hand that misses. Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Finkle's brow. Horn scoring with punches to the head and body. Horn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Horn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Finkle 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. Horn being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Horn trying to control but Finkle is working from the bottom. Horn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Finkle is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Finkle keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn throws a strike but Finkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Horn looking for a triangle here. Finkle is fighting it but it looks tight! Horn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Finkle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Klas Horn! Klas Horn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc135
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Horn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kind. Kind looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kind connects with a crisp jab. Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Horn misses with a leg kick. Kind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Horn connects with a single shot there. Horn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kind's calf. Kind misses with a body shot.
Kind keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It seemed like Kind was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Horn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kind is out of range. It seemed like Kind was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A low kick from Horn is predictable there and Kind counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kind. Kind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head. Horn closes the distance looking to clinch and Kind counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.#T1##TD# Horn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kind is trying to defend but Horn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Kind kicks off Horn and gets to his feet. Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kind was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn. Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn misses with a left hand and Kind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horn throws a body punch but Kind moves out of range. Horn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Horn clinches with his opponent.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut. Horn blocks an uppercut.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Kind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Horn gets a clinch. Kind working aggressively here.
Kind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horn.#BC2# Kind breaks the clinch.
Horn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Horn. Horn throws a big shot that misses. Horn throws a shot from downtown. Kind moves away and avoids it. Champ Kind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horn. Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Horn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Kind lands a hook to the side of the head. Kind lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kind is trying to maintain a safe position but Horn gets an underhook and turns Kind into the cage. Kind lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow. Horn tries to work over Kind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Horn misses with the head strike.
Horn wants to stall.
Kind struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horn controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Kind breaks from the clinch.
Kind with a hook. Horn defending well as Kind loads up on a big left hand. Kind slips a jab from Horn. Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# Horn misses with a looping right. Horn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horn scores with the left hand. Kind knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Horn clinches up against the cage. Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horn misses with some punches.
Kind is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kind tries to work over Horn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kind presses Horn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Horn tries to pull guard but Kind forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kind's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Horn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kind controls his hands.
Kind lands an uppercut. Horn tries to pull guard but Kind holds him up against the cage and eventually Horn drops back down to his feet.
Kind tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kind misses with a double jab.
Kind throws a nice looking combination but Horn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Kind tries to get set, Horn tries to push him back and clinch up but Kind manages to avoid the attempt. Horn cracks a nice hook into Kind's ribs. Kind throws a series of punches but Horn moves out of range. Horn throws a shot from downtown. Kind moves away and avoids it. Horn tries to clinch there but Kind circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kind there. Horn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kind! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Horn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kind as he jumps to the side. #T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Kind darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Horn tries for a takedown but Kind sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kind jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kind takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horn fails in his attempt to clinch. Horn cracks Kind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Horn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kind catches Horn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kind moves away. Kind scores with a jab. Horn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2# Horn is rocked!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kind moves in close and cracks Horn with a massive right hand! Horn, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kind!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Champ Kind! Champ Kind 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:
gc133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Horn misses with a straight right. Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage. #TD# Hanson gets a double leg takedown into Horn's guard.#SUB2# Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hanson 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. Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanson's guard. #REVB# Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Horn trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Horn lands a couple of digs. Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Horn keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass. #T2# Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hanson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Horn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet. Hanson controlling from the top position. Horn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horn is keeping the position for now. Horn pulls Hanson in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Horn throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily. Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Horn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horn.#TD# Hanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Horn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horn.#T4# Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet. Horn trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Horn keeps moving. Horn trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanson won't allow Horn to sweep him here. #SUB2# Horn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson 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.
Rikkard Hanson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Horn misses with a wild body shot. Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD# Horn gets caught napping as Hanson dives in and scores a takedown. Horn manages to retain guard. Horn trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Horn is pulling down on Hanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanson, at least for the moment. Horn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between Horn's legs - danger averted. Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Horn being controlled here, momentarily. Hanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horn is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horn is on top in guard.
#REVB# Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn preventing the sweep. #T2# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rikkard Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hanson keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Hanson has control of Horn's left arm, preventing Horn from doing any damage. Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Hanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Hanson!#REVR# Horn is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up. #T3# Hanson being controlled here momentarily. Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around? Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hanson postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away. Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Horn, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Horn against the cage but Horn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Horn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hanson tries to bum rush Horn with a series of wild strikes but Horn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Horn misses the jab.#T4# Horn throws a nice inside leg kick. Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side. Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson. Horn throws a right hand that Hanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanson also avoids with ease. Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horn as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horn swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
#TD# Hanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanson off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Horn looking to break Hanson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hanson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Hanson covering up well under a series of strikes from Horn. Hanson covering up well and avoiding damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klas Horn 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. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD# Hanson gets a double leg takedown into Horn's guard. Horn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanson is fighting to break Horn's control of his arms but Horn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Horn has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Horn has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though. Hanson's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Horn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1# Horn throwing strikes but missing. Hanson working a defensive guard but Horn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hanson is not content to let Horn control the position. Hanson isn't going anywhere. Horn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working. #T2# Horn working the strikes but Hanson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hanson is trying to maintain the position but Horn is very close to passing his half guard. Horn controlling the action here. Hanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horn is working away from the top position though. Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Horn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hanson is not content to let Horn control the position. Hanson is pressing down on Horn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hanson trying to control the position here. Horn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hanson throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease. Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# Horn misses with a looping left. Horn lands a nice shot to the body.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanson manages to avoid it. That kick from Horn tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on. Hanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horn is fending him off so far but Hanson persists. Nope, Horn circles away and we're back to standing. Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson. Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range. Rikkard Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hanson scores with a jab. Hanson tries to clinch up. Horn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horn swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horn feints the counter takedown.#CL# Hanson has closed the distance and engaged Horn in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Horn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Klas Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Horn 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
gc128
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# Horn missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro. Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Horn had a free shot at his head there. Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range. Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Horn connects with a body shot. Horn jabs Akabaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# Horn rushes Akabaro and presses him up against the cage. Akabaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horn. Horn taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akabaro as Horn tries to tie him up. Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Horn blocking some punches.
Horn tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn tries to pull guard but Akabaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Horn drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Horn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1# Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akabaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro. Horn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Horn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn. Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut. Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside. Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Horn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Horn looks winded! Akabaro blocking some punches.
#T2# Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage. Horn tries to stall but Akabaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow. Akabaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horn as Akabaro tries to tie him up. Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow. Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro is leaning against Horn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Horn misses with a body punch.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow. Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage. Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Akabaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Akabaro pushes Horn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow. Akabaro scores with a hook to the body. Akabaro tries to work over Horn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
#TD2# Horn gets control of Akabaro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Akabaro stands up and waves to Horn to follow him. Nice cross by Akabaro. Akabaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akabaro. That's going to slow Horn down. Nice shot lands for Akabaro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn misses the jab. Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range. Akabaro throws a quick inside leg kick. Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it. Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Horn. It looked like Akabaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Akabaro avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a one two! Horn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Horn misses with a body shot.
Akabaro moves out of range as Horn strikes. Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn. Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot. Klas Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akabaro. Akabaro defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro. Akabaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akabaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head. Horn connects with a solid leg kick. Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Horn's ribs. Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Horn looks to land a left hand but Akabaro moved out of range nicely. Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick. Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away. Horn tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head. Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horn misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akabaro, right into the meat.
Horn misses with a looping right. Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Akabaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Horn misses the jab. Horn misses with a hook.#T2# Horn wants to slow Akabaro down by chopping away at his legs. Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Horn throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it. Horn blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet. Akabaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Horn connects with a body shot. Akabaro moves out of range as Horn throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro. Horn lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akabaro. Horn is breathing heavily. Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akabaro.#T3# Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy. Horn 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. Akabaro slips under a jab. Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it. Horn takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses. Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.#TD2# Horn shoots in and gets a takedown into Akabaro's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Akabaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES# Akabaro has his feet on Horn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Horn punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch. Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Horn misses with a left hand and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg 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! Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn. Akabaro motions for Horn to come forward. Akabaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot by Horn. Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage! Akabaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Horn feints the counter takedown.#CL2# Horn moves into the clinch. Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Akabaro slows down the pace here.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Horn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klas Horn will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn. Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akabaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick. Akabaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Horn misses with a few strikes there.
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Horn both land. Nice combination. Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro. This has been an exciting period of action! Akabaro walks into a jab. Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
#T1# Akabaro throws a good cross that connects.
Akabaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Horn misses with an uppercut. Akabaro saw that one coming. Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Akabaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Horn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Akabaro throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease. Horn blocks the body kick.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro throws out a leg kick but Horn moves out of range and Akabaro only half commits. Horn wants to counter with a clinch but Akabaro pushes him away. A left lands for Horn.#T2# Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn. Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horn misses with a hook
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it. Akabaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Akabaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Horn throws a leg kick and Akabaro counters with a body kick that stops Horn in his tracks momentarily. Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Akabaro throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Horn avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
#CL2# Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akabaro, pushing him back against the cage. Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn blocking some punches.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akabaros head. Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head. Horn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Horn jumps guard but Akabaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Akabaro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akabaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. Horn throws a body kick that misses. Horn misses with a left hand and Akabaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Horn connects with the punch. Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it. Akabaro throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. Horn moves out of range as Akabaro throws a body kick.
Jab by Horn. Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horn lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Kwame Akabaro. I think Akabaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro! Kwame Akabaro 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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gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1# Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Horn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Huseyin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL# Huseyin darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage. Huseyin working aggressively here.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Horn successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Horn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huseyin defends it easily. Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Horn is trying to control the position but Huseyin postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn wants to sweep but no luck. Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huseyin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huseyin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horn is keeping the position for now. Horn is pulling down on Huseyin's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Horn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huseyin defends it easily.#T1# Huseyin trying to control but Horn is working from the bottom. Horn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Horn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huseyin is one step ahead there. Huseyin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Huseyin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn controls Huseyin momentarily but Huseyin frees himself. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huseyin is one step ahead there. Huseyin wants to control from the top but Horn keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Huseyin lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Horn has managed to clinch.
Huseyin misses with the head strike.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huseyin is keeping busy. Horn misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Huseyin. Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin. Horn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huseyin or not. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Horn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huseyin up against the cage. Horn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Huseyin scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Horn. A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land. Horn jumps guard but Huseyin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Horn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huseyin backwards. Horn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Huseyin. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huseyin's elbow. Huseyin misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn tries to pull guard but Huseyin holds him up against the cage and eventually Horn drops back down to his feet.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horn tries a body shot but Huseyin blocks it.
Huseyin blocks a body shot from Horn. Huseyin misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huseyin. #T4# Horn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huseyin prevents the takedown attempt.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn. Huseyin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Horn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huseyin scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horn. A nice right hand lands inside from Horn. Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch. Horn looking to stall.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Huseyin works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches. Horn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huseyin lands with a left to the head. Huseyin prevents a body shot from Horn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Huseyin is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Huseyin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Horn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Nice uppercut lands for Huseyin. That snapped Horn's head back.
Huseyin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Huseyin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Horn misses with a hook. Horn misses with a wild combination.
Huseyin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horn misses with a lunging right hand
and Huseyin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Huseyin moves out of range of the body kick. Huseyin wants to clinch. Huseyin moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horn! But no joy.#CL# Huseyin clinches up against the cage. Horn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# A hook to the body from Horn.
Huseyin tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin. Horn lands a body shot. Huseyin tries to throw a body punch but Horn avoids it by throwing Huseyin back against the cage. Nice body punch from Horn - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Huseyin as the two fighters clinch.
Horn digs a right hand into Huseyin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huseyin's gas tank. Horn digs a right hand underneath Huseyin's ribcage. Huseyin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Horn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huseyin backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huseyin backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huseyin as Horn tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin. Horn stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land. #T2# Horn wants to stall.
Horn is leaning against Huseyin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Horn can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Horn. Horn digs a right hand into Huseyin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huseyin's gas tank. Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Horn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huseyin is trying to keep an underhook but Horn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Horn wants to free his trapped foot but Huseyin is holding on for dear life with his legs. Horn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huseyin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Horn working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huseyin regains full guard. Nicely done. Huseyin looking to control.
Horn connects with a couple of short punches. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Huseyin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn stands up over Huseyin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Huseyin wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position. Huseyin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn works a leg free and moves into half guard. Horn controlling the action here. Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Huseyin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Horn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huseyin has managed to free his arm - good work. Horn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huseyin! Huseyin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4# Huseyin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horn landing shots from mount. Huseyin wants to hold on but Horn pushes him away. Huseyin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Horn controlling the pace for now. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Horn. Horn landing strikes from the mount. 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! Huseyin wants to control but Horn is having none of it. Horn tries to control but Huseyin wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Huseyin cracks Horn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Horn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Huseyin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Huseyin throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease. Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Huseyin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horn. Huseyin tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range. Huseyin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horn. Horn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huseyin doesn't seem bothered though. Huseyin ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Huseyin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Huseyin clinches up with Horn and pushes him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Huseyin working aggressively here.
Huseyin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2# Horn gets control of Huseyin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Huseyin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Horn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huseyin's guard. #REVB##T1# Horn sitting in guard, not really doing much. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Huseyin looking to control.
Huseyin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Huseyin is controlling Horn's posture. Horn connects with a couple of short punches. Huseyin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn looking to pass the guard. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Huseyin controls Horn momentarily but Horn frees himself. Horn works over Huseyin with some ground and pound from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Huseyin working a defensive guard here.
Horn stands up over Huseyin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Horn content to stall in guard here. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huseyin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Huseyin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Huseyin is trying to hold Horn in close to prevent damage but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
Horn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Huseyin taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard. Horn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huseyin's head. Huseyin wants to get back to full guard. Horn throwing shots but Huseyin is blocking nicely. Horn looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Huseyin trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Huseyin has hold of Horn's hands but Horn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Huseyin wants to get back to full guard. Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Huseyin trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huseyin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Horn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huseyin's head. Huseyin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Horn trying to control but Huseyin is working from the bottom. Huseyin has momentary wrist control but Horn slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Klas Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Horn 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
gc123
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1# Kind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
Horn takes a swing at Kind's ribcage but misses. Kind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn. Kind loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch. Horn feinted with a counter takedown. Horn misses with a hook. Kind ducked under it nicely. Horn lands an overhand right. We've been informed that Kind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Horn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kind. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horn ducks under a wild hook from Kind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kind avoids the body shot from Horn.
Horn misses with a looping left. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kind manages to avoid it. Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Kind checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Horn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kind sprawls well. Kind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horn gets slowly back to his feet. A leg kick checked by Horn. Kind lands a lovely overhand right. Horn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horn there as he acknowledges the shot. Kind slips a jab from Horn. Nice shot lands for Horn. Horn misses with an uppercut
and Kind counters with a one-two to the body. Kind moves out of range as Horn throws a body kick.
Kind with a nice cross. Kind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kind off the cage and back into range.#T2# Kind connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horn. Horn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Horn does it's job there. A big right from Kind misses. Kind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horn has time to react. Horn misses with a low kick. Kind misses with a body shot.
Horn tries to counter with a takedown but Kind is quick to defend against it. Kind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kind attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Horn misses with a body shot.
Horn lands a jab to the head.
Kind lands a lovely overhand right. Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target. Horn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Kind throws a jab when Horn was well out of range. Horn stuns Kind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing. Horn misses with an uppercut
and Kind counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kind has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kind there as he acknowledges the shot. Kind throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Horn closes the distance and clinches up with Kind, looking for a takedown. Horn pushes Kind against the cage but Kind circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kind defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. Horn throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it. Kind displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kind thuds a left hand into Horn's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kind rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Horn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kind wants to control but Horn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Horn looks to land a strike but Kind avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kind holds on and takes a little breather. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom. Kind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# The crowd cheers as Kind lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horn doesn't seem phased though. Kind keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD# Horn looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kind is pulling down on Horn's head. It's preventing any offense from Horn, at least for the moment. Horn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Horn trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# Horn is working Kind over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kind has his hands on Horn's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kind wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment. Horn postures up in Kind's guard and throws a big left but Kind blocks it. Horn trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Kind uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Kind!#REVB# Horn trying to keep a closed guard but Kind is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Kind is looking to stand up but Horn won't let him. Horn 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.#SUB# Horn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kind is aware though and is defending well. Kind slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Horn is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Horn's face as Kind controls the position. Horn is looking for a sweep. Kind is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3# Kind is continuing to stall. Horn is trying to control Kind's posture but Kind avoids it. Horn is looking for a sweep. Klas Horn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kind tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Horn is positioning himself to get back to half 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. Horn is being controlled here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Horn walks into a left hand. Horn tries to bum rush Kind with a series of wild strikes but Kind uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kind to score with a decent uppercut. Kind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horn digs a good hook to Kind's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kind on the side of the head. Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horn throws out the jab. Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing. 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 Klas Horn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kind moves away. Kind swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD# Horn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kind sprawls well initially but Horn persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kind pushes Horn off but Horn dives into side control.
Kind sneaks back into half guard. Kind is not content to let Horn control the position.#SUB# Horn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kind sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horn. Horn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1# Kind is wriggling around trying to escape.
Horn looking to ground and pound but Kind is blocking nicely. Horn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Horn landing strikes from the mount and Kind is in trouble! Horn looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Horn raining down hammerfists from mount. Horn throws some wild stikes that Kind manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Horn.#ROC# Kind is rocked! Kind is looking to improve his position but Horn isn't that keen on the idea.#T2# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kind is still in real trouble! Can Horn finish him? Horn avoids the attempt from Kind to control. We've been hearing that Horn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Kind is desperately trying to improve his position but Horn has a good base and remains in mount. Kind seems to have recovered his senses. Horn tries to control but Kind wriggling away. Horn landing punches. 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! Horn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Kind is looking to improve his position but Horn isn't that keen on the idea. Horn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Horn lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Horn looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kind 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 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
gc118
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Horn slips under a jab. Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn. Seinfeld looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range. Horn misses with a jab to the body
and Seinfeld counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight. Horn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seinfeld. Seinfeld lands with a right hand. Seinfeld 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. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seinfeld slips a jab from Horn. Horn's corner calls for a 1-2. Horn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT# It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut. Horn lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seinfeld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Horn misses with a body shot
and Seinfeld counters with a slapping leg kick. Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Horn misses with a body punch
and Seinfeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Seinfeld defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Horn misses with a wild body shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Seinfeld. Horn throws a front kick aimed at Seinfeld's knee but Seinfeld avoids it well. Seinfeld blocks a jab. A low kick from Horn misses and Seinfeld counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice uppercut there from Seinfeld. Seinfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot. Horn tries to counter by clinching up but Seinfeld breaks away and moves out of range. Seinfeld is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Horn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A punch lands to the side of Seinfeld 's head but he takes it in his stride. Horn is looking to land body kicks. Seinfeld is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Horn looks to land a left hand but Seinfeld moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Seinfeld gets a clinch. A short right from Seinfeld. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn misses with a body punch.
Horn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seinfeld stalling.
#BC2# Seinfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2# Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away. Seinfeld appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD# Horn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seinfeld to the ground. Horn is now in Seinfeld's guard. Horn throwing strikes from guard but Seinfeld blocks nicely. Horn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seinfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard. Horn wants to control from the top but Seinfeld keeps moving. Horn chips away with some ground and pound. Seinfeld keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #T3# Horn lands a couple of decent looking shots. Horn scoring with punches to the head and body. Horn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seinfeld's head.#SUB2# Seinfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Seinfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Seinfeld looking for a guillotine here but Horn defends easily.
Horn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Seinfeld keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Seinfeld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horn postures up.
#SUB2# Seinfeld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Seinfeld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Horn trying to control but Seinfeld is working from the bottom. Horn slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klas Horn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Horn digs a good hook to Seinfeld's body.
Horn throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily. Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seinfeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seinfeld lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seinfeld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Seinfeld pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horn is out of range and Seinfeld settles back down. Seinfeld throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Horn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seinfeld moves away from the strike by Horn. Seinfeld throws a body shot but no joy. Seinfeld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crunch! Seinfeld slams his shin into Horn's torso. Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seinfeld finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head. #T1# Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jerome Seinfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Horn dips to his left and cracks Seinfeld with an uppercut! Horn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horn throws a body punch but Seinfeld moves out of range. Seinfeld throws a solid leg kick but Horn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seinfeld.#CL# Horn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seinfeld or not. Seinfeld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards. #BC2# Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seinfeld counters with a thumping low kick. Horn lands with a nice body punch. Seinfeld has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good standup being displayed there by Seinfeld as he connects with a hook.#T2# Horn misses with a looping left. Jerome Seinfeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Seinfeld to counter with a crisp jab. Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing. Horn takes one on the button. Seinfeld lands with a cross. Seinfeld explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A punch combination from Horn misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seinfeld - that will leave a mark!
Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Seinfeld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horn has time to react. Horn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seinfeld. Seinfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horn under the eye. Seinfeld throws a nice outside leg kick. Horn scores with a three punch combo!
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seinfeld circles away quickly and effectively. Seinfeld feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Horn swings widly with a right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Seinfeld staying out of range there. Seinfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Horn throws a body kick that misses and Seinfeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horn misses with an uppercut. Seinfeld saw that one coming. Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn throws a hook but Seinfeld blocks it. Horn swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Horn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Seinfeld. That one must have hurt. Seinfeld works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Horn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horn swinging wildly here.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away.#T4# Seinfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Seinfeld regains full guard. Nicely done. Horn 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. Seinfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Seinfeld has wrist control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horn trying to control but Seinfeld is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Seinfeld is looking for a triangle but Horn pushes his legs off easily.
Horn scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Seinfeld will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# The fighters circling - Horn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Horn fails in his attempt to clinch. Seinfeld defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand. Horn misses with an uppercut
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seinfeld. Seinfeld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD# Horn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Horn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seinfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Seinfeld's legs - danger averted. Horn scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seinfeld keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Seinfeld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn pushing down on Seinfeld's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1# Horn is thwarting Seinfeld's attempts to control the position. Seinfeld tries to get to full guard but Horn has control of the leg. Horn working over Seinfeld with some ground and pound. Seinfeld looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Horn 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. #SUB# Horn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seinfeld is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Seinfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily. Horn is trying to control. Seinfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Horn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Seinfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily. Horn is taking a breather. Seinfeld says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Horn passes the guard and advances to mount! Seinfeld really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3# Horn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seinfeld?
Horn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT# That has opened up Jerome Seinfeld's cut even more. Horn is landing with some decent strikes but Seinfeld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT# The cut above Jerome Seinfeld's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Seinfeld is looking to improve his position but Horn isn't that keen on the idea. BOOM! Horn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seinfeld is working to get back to half guard.
Seinfeld is in a horrible position here. Horn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT# Jerome Seinfeld's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerome Seinfeld's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Horn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Castillion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws a series of strikes that have Castillion backpedaling.
Horn clobbers Castillion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Horn clinches up against the cage. Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Castillion gets underhooks to prevent Horn's takedown attempt.
Horn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castillion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Horn drives through and clinches with Castillion against the cage.
Castillion has Horn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Horn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillion backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Horn is working for takedown but Castillion is calmly controlling the position for now. Miguel Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillion's elbow. Horn lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Horn lands a body shot. Castillion is breathing heavily. Horn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillion up against the cage. Horn stalling against the cage.
Horn is leaning against Castillion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Castillion tries to pull guard but Horn forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillion backwards. Horn is leaning against Castillion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2# Horn pulls guard. Castillion won't allow Horn to sweep him here. Castillion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Horn has his hands on Castillion's head, controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Horn has his foot on Castillion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillion works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Horn controls Castillion momentarily but Castillion frees himself. Castillion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horn is keeping the position for now. Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet. Castillion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn wants to sweep here but Castillion controlling him for the moment. #T3# Horn looking to control.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Horn managing to control the position. Horn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castillion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Horn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Horn trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom. Castillion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn. Castillion seems keen to control Horn's posture. Castillion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horn controls the pace. Castillion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Horn looking to pass the guard. Horn trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horn wants to pass the guard but Castillion is keeping the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Horn misses with an uppercut. Castillion saw that one coming. Horn misses with a hook. Castillion ducked under it nicely. Horn slips under a jab from Castillion. Horn swings for the body but Castillion moves out of range.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillion. Horn works the jab nicely. Castillion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. And Horn tries to counter it with a takedown but Castillion pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nice defenses there by Horn. Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillion. Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillion is just out of range. Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castillion doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castillion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Castillion's head. Castillion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn. Horn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Castillion right on the button. Castillion goes down! Horn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Horn gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! Klas Horn 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:
gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Horn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeil. That one must have hurt. ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A countering left hand to the body from Horn misses. ONeil looks to throw the jab but Horn is out of range. ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
Horn 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. ONeil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horn's hands.#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. ONeil lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ONeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horn blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for ONeil. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horn misses with a takedown and ONeil counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# ONeil jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance. ONeil jabs at Horn's body. ONeil's corner calls for a 1-2. ONeil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. ONeil throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Horn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horn. #SUB# Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ONeil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. ONeil controls Horn momentarily but Horn frees himself. #SUB# ONeil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well. Horn passes ONeil's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Horn seems content to control.#SUB2# Horn is working for a kimura but ONeil is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2# Horn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
ONeil tries to roll over but Horn keeps him under control. Horn is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. ONeil wants to control but Horn is keeping busy and won't allow it. ONeil wants to improve his position but Horn is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! ONeil is not content to let Horn control the position.#T3# Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Horn wants to control but ONeil is keeping him busy. Horn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn throws a strike but ONeil avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Horn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ONeil's head. Horn postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it. Horn won't allow ONeil to sweep him here. Horn works over ONeil with some ground and pound from guard. ONeil working a defensive guard here.
Horn wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving. #T4# ONeil is trying to control the position but Horn postures up. Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Horn wants to pass the guard but ONeil is keeping the position. ONeil keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. ONeil wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment. Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. ONeil keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jab, jab by ONeil - just one landing. ONeil digs a good hook to Horn's body.
ONeil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away. ONeil lunges at Horn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horn's hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. ONeil misses the shot to the body. Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Horn swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. ONeil cracks Horn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. ONeil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horn.#T1# Horn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Horn throws a sloppy body shot
and ONeil counters with a left to the body. Horn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by ONeil. ONeil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. An inside leg kick lands from ONeil. A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. ONeil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. ONeil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horn feints the counter takedown. ONeil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice takedown defense from Horn. No joy for ONeil on that attempt. Horn throws a body punch but ONeil moves out of range. ONeil is looking to counter punch. Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.#T2# ONeil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horn in his tracks. A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! ONeil connects with a leg kick. Horn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeil was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn. Horn throws a body punch but ONeil moves out of range. ONeil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD# ONeil shoots in and gets a takedown into Horn's guard. Horn working a defensive guard here.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around? Horn keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2# Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# ONeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. ONeil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. ONeil is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# ONeil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Horn is not content to let ONeil control the position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# ONeil tries for a kimura but Horn is defending well. #SUB# ONeil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Horn manages to work his way to half guard, despite ONeil's best efforts. Horn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Horn scores with a body shot.
Horn connects with a body shot. Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn scores with a hook to the body. ONeil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Horn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. ONeil clobbers Horn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. ONeil connects with a body shot. A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Horn misses with a wild body shot. ONeil scores with a jab to the head.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeil scores with the left hand. Horn knows he should have avoided that one. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. ONeil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Horn counters with a takedown into side control. Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. ONeil is looking to reverse the position. Horn trying to control the position but ONeil is working away. ONeil is looking to regain half guard here but Horn keeps moving and retains side control. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeil keeps working. ONeil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. ONeil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horn. #T3# Horn prevents ONeil from improving his position. Horn is looking to take a break and control but ONeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. ONeil tries to get to full guard but Horn has control of the leg. Horn trying to control from half guard but ONeil is working away. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Horn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# ONeil actively working from the bottom here. Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shaq ONeil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Horn thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Horn 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.
Horn winds up and cracks ONeil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Klas Horn. I think ONeil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq ONeil! Shaq ONeil 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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gc109
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Horn with a lazy takedown attempt and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Horn throws a right hand that misses
and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Bunce tries to keep at a distance but Horn has taken the fight into the clinch. Horn tries a body shot but Bunce blocks it.
Bunce wants to break free but Horn has control.
Bunce is looking to break free of the clinch but Horn has double underhooks. #BC2# Bunce manages to break the clinch.
Bunce sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Horn throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn. Horn tries to land a body kick enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Horn closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Horn pushes Bunce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Horn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bunce regains guard immediately. Bunce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horn is controlling him. #T1##ES2# Bunce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bunce scores with a punch to the head. Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunce doesn't seem bothered though. Horn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bunce throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bunce has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunce, as that shot connected.
Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Horn. A punch combination from Horn misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horn throws a shot from downtown. Bunce moves away and avoids it. Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight. Horn lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Horn misses with a looping right. Bunce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Bunce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Horn shoots for a takedown but Bunce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horn scores with a decent looking hook. Horn slips a jab from Bunce. Horn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Horn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL# Horn instigates a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Bunce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bunce avoids the body shot from Horn.
Bunce avoids the body shot from Horn.
Bunce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Horn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunce. Bunce is looking for the big counter here. Bunce throws out a powerful jab. Horn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunce moves away. Bunce looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bunce takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bunce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Horn throws a push kick but Bunce slaps the foot to one side. It seemed like Bunce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Horn. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunce! But no joy. Bunce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bunce avoids the body shot from Horn.
Bunce cracks Horn with a good jab. Bunce checks a leg kick. Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Horn closes the distance and clinches. Horn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Horn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bunce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2# Bunce breaks the clinch.
A combination from Horn does no damage. Bunce looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Horn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn lands a leg kick that knocks Bunce off balance momentarily. Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Horn. Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Bunce throws a big shot that misses. Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunce is just out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunce! But no joy. Horn ducks right into an uppercut from Bunce. Horn throws a lazy body kick enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab. Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horn throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Bunce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Horn! Bunce lets Horn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Horn is rocked! Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunce counters with a huge left! Horn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bunce isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Horn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bunce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phill Bunce! Phill Bunce really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demaestri. Demaestri swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demaestri sees it coming and avoids it easily. Demaestri throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Demaestri scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Demaestri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horn with the counter takedown but Demaestri avoids it easily. Horn misses with a straight right. #TD2# Horn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demaestri's guard. Horn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Horn is standing up over Demaestri. Demaestri looks to escape but Horn dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Demaestri is trying to buck Horn off. Horn is looking to take a break and control but Demaestri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Horn scoring with punches and elbows. #T1# Horn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Demaestri is pushing Horn's head away, looking to escape. Horn manages to hold on to the position though. Horn cracks Demaestri with a big elbow. Horn scores with punches from side control. Demaestri pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. An elbow from Horn crashes against the mat.
Horn wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy. Horn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Demaestri is pushing Horn's head away, looking to escape. Horn manages to hold on to the position though. Horn wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy. Horn throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2# Horn working the ground and pound. A lull in the action here as Horn stalls from top position. Horn trying to control the action but Demaestri is working from the bottom. Horn lands some shots froms side control. Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position. Demaestri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Horn connects with a decent elbow. Demaestri is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES# Demaestri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri.#T3# Demaestri tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Demaestri on the wrong end of a nice hook. Horn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demaestri defends well and Horn ends up having to push Demaestri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A big left from Horn misses. Nice jab there from Horn. Demaestri tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Horn throws a shot to the body.
Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Demaestri off the cage and back into range. Horn tries to bum rush Demaestri with a series of wild strikes but Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Demaestri enables Horn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demaestri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Demaestri wants to stand and escape but Horn is having none of it. Horn sitting in guard here, content to control. Demaestri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horn is controlling him. Demaestri is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Horn works over Demaestri with some ground and pound from guard. Demaestri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##ES# Demaestri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Demaestri is out of range. Demaestri throws a big counter combination but Horn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horn doesn't manage to clinch there - Demaestri circles away.
Demaestri slips a straight right by Horn. Demaestri lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Demaestri clinches up against the cage. Horn works on Demaestri's body with a couple of short punches. Horn swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Horn. Horn misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Horn. Horn lands a left hand.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Horn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demaestri. Horn throws a hook but Demaestri avoids it easily. Horn misses with a hook. Demaestri ducked under it nicely. #TD2# Horn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demaestri sprawls well initially but Horn persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Demaestri kicks Horn off and gets back to his feet. Demaestri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2# Demaestri tries to sprawl but Horn drives through with a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demaestri keeps working. Demaestri is trying to stand back up but Horn is controlling him
#ES# Demaestri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Horn cracks a nice hook into Demaestri's ribs. Horn scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut. Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demaestri throws a big shot that misses. Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it. Horn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# Demaestri throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Demaestri drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
#BC# Demaestri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Demaestri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn. Demaestri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demaestri moves away. Horn misses the shot to the body. Demaestri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demaestri on the side of the head. Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horn moves away from the strike by Demaestri. #CL2# Horn moves into the clinch. Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Demaestri. #BC# Demaestri breaks the clinch.
#T2##TD2# Horn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horn showed some decent athleticism there. 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!#ES# Demaestri kicks Horn off and gets back to his feet. Demaestri misses with a hook. Demaestri misses the shot to the body. Horn misses with a looping left. Demaestri throws a right and a left that Horn avoids nicely. Horn punishes Demaestri's body with a nice straight punch. Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri. Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horn connects with a body shot that sends Demaestri's belly button to the back. Horn throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely. Klas Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
A swing and a miss from Demaestri. Horn connects with the punch.#T3# Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Demaestri dodges the punch combination from Horn.
Demaestri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Demaestri misses with a straight right. Demaestri tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. Horn throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range. Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demaestri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horn at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target. Demaestri throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it. Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demaestri circles away quickly and effectively. Horn dives in for a single leg takedown but Demaestri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Demaestri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Demaestri walks into a straight right hand from Horn.#T4# Horn dives in for a single leg takedown but Demaestri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Demaestri throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it. Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Demaestri misses the jab. Demaestri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Horn misses with a straight right. No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horn feints the counter takedown. Demaestri scores with a jab to the body. Demaestri lands a jab. Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it. Demaestri is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn. Demaestri staying out of range there. Demaestri throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range. Horn throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range. 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 Enzo Matias Demaestri will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Demaestri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Demaestri dips to his left and cracks Horn with an uppercut! Horn misses with a looping right. Demaestri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Demaestri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Horn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Horn misses with a straight left. Demaestri slips under a jab. Horn throws out a powerful jab. Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Demaestri tries to counter by clinching up but Horn breaks away and moves out of range. Horn throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely. Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri. Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Horn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demaestri's guard.#ES# Demaestri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Horn jumps guard but Demaestri stands there with Horn around his waist. Horn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Demaestri. Demaestri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Horn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Demaestri fails to land. Horn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Demaestri has Horn pressed against the cage.
Horn tries to score a body lock takedown but Demaestri shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Horn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn. Horn presses Demaestri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Demaestri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horn backwards. Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Demaestri. #T2##BC# Demaestri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Demaestri misses. Jab by Horn. Demaestri lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Demaestri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Horn lands with a good body shot. Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it. Demaestri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Demaestri misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. Nice body punch from Demaestri. Demaestri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horn at a distance.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Demaestri tries to counter by clinching up but Horn breaks away and moves out of range.#T3# Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demaestri was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn. Horn tries for a takedown but Demaestri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Horn as he connects with a hook. Horn doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Demaestri to counter with a crisp jab. Demaestri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Horn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Horn cracks Demaestri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Demaestri is looking to clinch. Horn shoots in and drives through. Demaestri sprawls well. Demaestri misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demaestri.
Horn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demaestri sees it coming and avoids it easily. Demaestri's corner calls for a 1-2. Demaestri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Demaestri takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses. Horn looks to land a right hand but Demaestri moved out of range. A big right from Horn misses. Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demaestri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Horn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Demaestri throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it. Horn throws a nice looking combination but Demaestri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Horn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demaestri to the mat! Demaestri manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Matias Demaestri showed his dominance in that final round. Well Demaestri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Matias Demaestri! A very excited looking Enzo Matias Demaestri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
gc101
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Tolonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tolonen there as he acknowledges the shot. Horn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tolonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolonen's head. Tolonen takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2# Tolonen is rocked! Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss! Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Horn looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range. Tolonen seems to have got his legs back now. Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn. Horn punishes Tolonen's body with a nice straight punch. Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Horn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tolonen on the side of the head. Horn 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horn works the jab nicely. Horn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tolonen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Horn just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tolonen has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klas Horn! After winning the bout, Klas Horn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Matti Tolonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Grappler just got lucky!'.
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Event:
gc96
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Gracie avoids the body shot from Horn.
Good shot there by Horn.#TD# Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Horn's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Horn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gracie working for a triangle but Horn defends it easily.
#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Horn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. Horn works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Horn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Horn lands a couple of decent looking shots. Horn chips away with some ground and pound. Horn advances position into side control! Gracie tries to buck Horn off but Horn is having none of it. Horn cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty. Horn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn working the head with strikes. Gracie is looking for a sweep. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Horn working the ground and pound from side control. Horn lands a nice forearm strike. Horn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horn cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T3# Horn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Horn advances to mount. The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Horn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Horn postures up. Horn looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Horn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off. Gracie tries to lock up and control but Horn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Horn is having none of it. Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Horn controlling the pace for now. Horn avoids the attempt from Gracie to control. Horn content just to control the position here. Horn looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Horn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Horn gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Horn manages to retain guard. Horn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Horn looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Horn is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Horn in his guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB# Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horn scoring with some ground and pound. Horn wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far. Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Gracie has an active guard here but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow. Horn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Horn is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Gracie is looking for a sweep. Horn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well. Horn scoring with some ground and pound. Horn postures up.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Horn pushes his legs off easily.
Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3# Horn is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Horn scoring with punches to the head and body. Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie. Horn lands a couple of elbows. Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Horn distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2# Gracie is rocked!#SUB# Gracie has an active guard here but Horn has managed to pass into half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots. Horn passes to side control. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Horn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gracie is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Horn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn! A victorious Klas Horn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Sailor Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Event:
gc 92
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Nice uppercut there from Horn. Crushman throws a leg kick #TD2# and Horn counters with a shoot takedown. Crushman fights it but they end up in guard. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crushman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Crushman's legs - danger averted. Crushman wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Crushman is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Crushman working a defensive guard here.
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Horn throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crushman holds on and takes a little breather. Horn wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Crushman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES# Crushman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Horn. Horn throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely. Horn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn. Crushman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Crushman scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Horn off balance momentarily. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Horn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn misses with a hook. A big right from Crushman misses. Horn misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushman moves out of range as Horn strikes. Crushman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
#T3# Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Horn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Horn swinging wildly here.
Horn avoids the body shot from Crushman.
The fighters circling - Crushman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A solid leg kick lands there for Crushman.
Horn throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range. Horn moves into range and connects with a jab. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
Crushman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Crushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horn checks a low kick from Crushman. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. #CL2# Horn closes the distance and clinches. Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn. I was talking to Crushman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Horn lands a shoulder strike. Crushman misses with the head strike.
Crushman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crushman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Horn. Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Horn misses with some punches.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crushman 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 Klas Horn will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Horn misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Horn's head back.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick. Horn scores with a punch to the head. Horn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Crushman is looking to score with low kicks. A good leg kick by Crushman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Crushman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crushman is looking to land body kicks. Crushman lands a jab.#CUT# It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.#T1# Crushman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crushman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crushman works over Horn's head and body with a nice combination. Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range. Crushman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Horn gets a clinch. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow. Horn being controlled against the cage. Crushman throws a head punch that misses. #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! Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crushman presses Horn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Horn tries to throw a body punch but Crushman avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage. Crushman lands with a short shot to the head. Crushman trying to control the position but instead, Horn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crushman into the cage. Horn takes a shot to the head. A short right from Crushman. Horn misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horn is keeping busy. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around? Crushman tries to stall but Horn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Horn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3# Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Crushman pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crushman lunges at Horn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horn's hand. Horn misses with a lunging right hand
and Crushman counters with a straight right hand. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely. Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crushman lands the left hand. Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman throws a half hearted mid kick. Horn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crushman. Crushman throws a leg kick but Horn checks it. Horn lands an overhand right. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Jab from Crushman. A big right from Horn misses. Crushman attempts a counter takedown but Horn avoids it well and moves away. Crushman misses with the combination.
Horn feints the counter takedown. Crushman looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range. Horn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Horn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crushman throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Horn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crushman's guard. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn passes Crushman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crushman defending well though. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crushman is looking to improve his position.
Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Crushman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Crushman trying to control here.
Horn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Crushman is trying to get back to full guard. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Horn thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn working the head and body with strikes. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn is trying to control. Crushman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Horn 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. Horn looks to land a strike but Crushman avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it. Horn throwing strikes but missing. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Crushman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Crushman!#REVR# Horn is trying to control the position but Crushman postures up. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. Horn is trying to keep Crushman in close.
Crushman won't allow Horn to sweep him here. Horn working a defensive guard here.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Horn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crushman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Horn wants to sweep here but Crushman controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Crushman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Crushman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horn checks it well. Crushman throws a combination. Horn tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away. Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Daniel Crushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Crushman. Beautiful body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crushman throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it. A big left from Horn misses. A jab lands there for Crushman.
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 Daniel Crushman. I think Crushman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Lundgren moves into the clinch. Horn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Horn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Lundgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horn postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lundgren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Horn wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving. Horn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Lundgren wants to control but Horn postures up. Horn wants to control but Lundgren is keeping him busy. Lundgren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lundgren parries the strikes from Horn easily there. Horn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lundgren to escape.
Horn advances to full mount. Horn trying to control but Lundgren is having none of it. Lundgren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horn.
#T2# Lundgren is squirming around, avoiding Horn's attempts to control the action. Lundgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Horn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well. Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Horn 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. Horn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there. Horn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Horn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
Horn is thwarting Lundgren's attempts to control the position. Lundgren is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard. Horn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundgren! Lundgren is in a horrible position here. Horn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Horn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB# Horn working for a guillotine from mount but Lundgren is in no mood to give up. Horn scoring with strikes but Lundgren is staying in there. #T4# Horn raining down hammerfists from mount. Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lundgren is squirming around, avoiding Horn's attempts to control the action. Lundgren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Horn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lundgren is now in Horn's guard. A big mistake from Horn there, giving up the dominant position! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lundgren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease. The fighters circling - Horn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lundgren avoids the body shot from Horn.
Lundgren fails to land with a series of punches.
Horn keeps the fight on the outside. Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lundgren. Horn takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses. Horn slips a jab and a cross from Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lundgren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lundgren. #T1# Lundgren tries to move to mount but Horn blocks the move with his legs. Lundgren staying calm. Lundgren trying to control the position but Horn is working away. Horn sneaks back into half guard. Lundgren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Horn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Horn looking for submissions off his back. Horn tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg. #SUB# Horn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lundgren is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Lundgren content to control rather than advance. Horn manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lundgren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Lundgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horn is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4# Horn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Horn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lundgren has escaped the position, nice work there. Horn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around? Lundgren is not content to let Horn control the position. Horn throwing strikes but Lundgren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Horn is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Lundgren 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Horn dodges the punch combination from Lundgren.
#TD# Horn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Horn throwing strikes from guard but Lundgren blocks nicely. Horn looking to pass the guard. Horn passes Lundgren's left leg - he's now in half guard. Horn works his way into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lundgren wants to control but Horn postures up. Lundgren defending against the ground and pound. Lundgren is letting Horn control him for a moment. #T1# Horn trying to control the position but Lundgren is working away. Horn advances to full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn misses with a head shot. Poor strikes thrown by Horn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Horn tries to control but Lundgren wriggling away. Lundgren wants to control but Horn is having none of it. Horn punching from mount but Lundgren doing a good job of avoiding damage. Horn won't let Lundgren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Horn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2# Horn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB# Horn is working for a guillotine from mount but Lundgren frees his head quite easily.
Horn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Horn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lundgren because Horn loaded up on that one. Lundgren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horn.
Horn looking to finish with strikes here!
Horn thowing shots but they're missing. Poor strikes thrown by Horn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Lundgren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB# Horn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lundgren turns into him and now he's in Horn's guard.
#SUB# Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Horn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lundgren uses it to pass to side control.
Horn is looking to regain half guard here but Lundgren keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lundgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Horn is trying to improve his position. Horn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lundgren wants to take a breather but Horn is having none of it. Horn is pressing down on Lundgren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight! Klas Horn showed his dominance in that final round. I think Horn 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Horn! Our winner, Klas Horn, 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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