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NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1# Cage is looking to slow Glozman down with leg kicks. Donk. Cage catches Glozman right on the button with a cross. Glozman scores with a shot to the body.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Glozman is just out of range. Glozman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cage. No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage misses with a right hand and Glozman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Glozman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT# It looks like Mitzi Glozman has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage misses with a low kick.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses. Cage throws a leg kick #KD2# and Glozman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cage! Glozman lets Cage back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Glozman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage. Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Glozman is just out of range. Glozman is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Glozman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glozman throws out a powerful jab. Cage looks to land a left hand but Glozman moved out of range nicely. A head kick misses from Cage. Glozman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Cage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glozman. Glozman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Glozman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2# Glozman lands a left and a right that send Cage crashing to the mat, dazed. Glozman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glozman scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is getting worse. Cage throws a sloppy body shot
and Glozman counters with a nice uppercut. A shot to the body from Cage misses and Glozman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glozmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Glozman moves away from the strike by Cage. Cage lands a jab to the nose. Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Glozman is just out of range. Glozman moves away from the strike by Cage. Glozman misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Glozman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage throws the left hand but Glozman avoids the punch easily. Some wild striking there from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitzi Glozman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glozman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Glozman's head. Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glozman misses with a body kick. Cage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glozman counters with a series of strikes. Cage will be more careful next time no doubt. Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Glozman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cage throws a head kick but Glozman moves out of range.
Glozman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cage jabs Glozman right on the nose. Glozman blinks but takes it well. Glozman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big left from Cage misses. Despite the aggression on Glozman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Glozman feints a jab promting Cage to slip. Glozman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.#T1# Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Glozman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL# Cage drives through and clinches with Glozman against the ropes.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
Glozman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage. Cage misses with a looping right. Glozman unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Cage. Glozman slips a jab from Cage. Cage throws a jab when Glozman was well out of range. Glozman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cage's corner calls for a 1-2. Cage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Cage misses with an uppercut
and Glozman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Glozman slips under a jab. Glozman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cage with a body shot. Cage tries to clinch up. Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glozman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage. Glozman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Glozman blocks a leg kick. Glozman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glozman. Glozman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Glozman misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Cage lands with a right hand. Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Glozman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage. Cage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glozman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Glozman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glozman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks. Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Glozman counters with a straight right hand. Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far. Glozman throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage misses the jab. Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Glozman counters with a nice body kick. Glozman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glozman thinks about the counter body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage misses with a hook
and Glozman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1# Both fighters circling a little - Glozman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cage sizes up Glozman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Glozman slips a straight right by Cage. Cage misses with a left hand and Glozman counters with a body kick that stops Cage in his tracks momentarily. #KD2# Glozman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cage sprawling to the canvas! Cage rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Glozman finish him?!
#ROC2# Cage is rocked! Glozman lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cage crumples to the floor! Glozman milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitzi Glozman! During a confident post fight interview, Mitzi Glozman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Cage drives through and clinches with Shinnie against the ropes.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Cage rushes Shinnie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Shinnie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage prevents Shinnie from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinnie. Cage misses with some punches.
#BC2# Shinnie manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Cage clinches up with Shinnie and pushes him back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage. Shinnie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Cage prevents Shinnie from breaking the clinch. Shinnie can't break the clinch.
#BC# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Cage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Cage has closed the distance and engaged Shinnie in a clinch.
#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside. Cage closes the distance looking to clinch and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.#T1# Shinnie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shinnie lands with a nice body kick. A jab from Shinnie does it's job there.#CL# Cage darts in and clinches Shinnie up against the ropes.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
Shinnie throws a body kick that misses. Shinnie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shinnie duly obliges. Cage on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cage wants to clinch. Cage throws out a leg kick but Shinnie moves out of range and Cage only half commits. Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Shinnie blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shinnie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage moves out of range as Shinnie strikes. Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# A big right from Cage misses. Cage throws out a loose jab but Shinnie uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cage throws a looping overhand right but Shinnie ducks down to avoid it. Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Shinnie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cage moves into range and connects with a jab. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shinnie paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Shinnie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Shinnie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Shinnie. Cage tries to clinch and Shinnie counters with a right hand to the body. #CL# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Cage scores with a shot to the side of Shinnie's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shinnie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cage wants to clinch. Shinnie now looks to counter with a shot at the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Shinnie will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cage checks a leg kick nicely. Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage drops his hands momentarily and Shinnie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shinnie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shinnie misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Cage rushes Shinnie and presses him up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab from Shinnie finds it's way through Cage's defenses. Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss! Shinnie scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Shinnie misses with a looping left. Shinnie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Shinnie. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shinnie, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinnie has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shinnie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage. Shinnie misses the shot to the body. Shinnie lands a jab to the head.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinnie. Shinnie throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cage lands with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut. Cage ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie. Shinnie misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Cage tries to clinch but Shinnie is having none of it. Shinnie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#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! Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shinnie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cage tries to clinch and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut. Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cage tries to clinch but Shinnie moves away and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut. Shinnie scores with a hook.#ROC2# Cage is rocked! Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shinnie throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A slapping leg kick lands for Shinnie.
#KD2# Shinnie lands a big shot that drops Cage! Can he finish him?
Oh Cage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is getting worse. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Cage seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2# Shinnie stands up from Cage's guard - Shinnie perhaps looking for a knockout. Shinnie throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Shinnie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cage misses with a hook
and Shinnie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shinnie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands. Shinnie throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it. Cage tries to clinch but Shinnie moves away and Shinnie counters with a straight right hand. Nice body punch from Shinnie. #KD2# Shinnie drops Cage with a left right combo! Shinnie follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Shinnie decides to stand back up. Shinnie steps back and let's Cage get back to his feet. Shinnie gets in close and tags Cage with a short punch that almost sends Cage to the mat! Oh Cage is in big trouble! He turns his back on Shinnie, trying to create some distance but Shinnie rushes him, striking wildly and Cage goes down! The referee tackles Shinnie into the ropes to end the fight! Shinnie is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
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Event:
NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1# Yu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Cage pushes Yu up against the ropes in a clinch. Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Yu lands with a straight right. Cage didn't see that one coming. Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch combination from Yu misses. Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Yu circles away.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Yu moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Yu up against the ropes. Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cage stops a takedown attempt from Yu.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage wants to clinch.#T1# Cage connects with the punch.#CL2# Cage clinches up with Yu and pushes him back against the ropes. Yu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
#BC2# Cage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away. Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Yu does it's job there.#T2# Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Cage closes the distance and pushes Yu back into the ropes. 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! Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cage tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Yu is controlling the position. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cage wants to stall.
Yu digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank. Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the ropes. Yu has Cage pressed against the ropes, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cage prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Cage will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.#CL2# Cage has Yu up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cage gets underhooks to prevent Yu's takedown attempt.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yu keeps the fight on the outside. Dude Yu is winning the standup battle so far. Yu thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range. Yu circles away from the clinch attempt and Yu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL2# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Johnny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the ropes. Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2# It looks like Dude Yu has been cut. Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yu misses with a two punch combination.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cage avoids the body shot from Yu.
#CL2# Cage has Yu up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yu misses with a body shot.
Cage is looking to clinch. #T2# Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yu swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Yu lands a nice looking body shot.
Yu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yu is looking to wear down Cage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cage tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yu scores with a jab to the body. Yu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Yu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range. Cage throws a quick inside leg kick. Yu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Yu dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Yu misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Cage is pressed up against the ropes. Yu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right from Cage. Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Yu takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage. Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch.
#T1# Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away. Yu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.#CL2# Yu gets tackled into the ropes by Cage. Cage maintains the clinch. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu. Yu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Cage closes the distance and clinches. Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yu, pushing him back against the ropes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cage scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Nice shot by Yu. Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Cage has Yu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dude Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC# Yu breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Yu up against the ropes. Cage working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Cage. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yu swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cage lands with an overhand left. Cage tries to clinch but Yu moves out of range. #CL2# Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cage 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Johnny Cage! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Johnny Cage! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage wins by unanimous decision! Johnny Cage gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). In defeat, Dude Yu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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Event:
NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Glozman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Glozman keeps the fight on the outside. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Glozman pushes him off.#CL2# Cage closes the distance and clinches. Cage avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman lands a body punch in the clinch. Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards. Cage gets through Glozman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Glozman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Glozman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards. Cage avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cage's face.
#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Glozman drops Cage with a big knee straight up the middle! Cage is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Cage is rocked! Cage looks winded! Glozman cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs. Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Glozman finish him? Glozman connects with a body shot. Glozman steps in with a hook that catches Cage right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Glozman follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cage looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitzi Glozman! Mitzi Glozman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 404: Shamrock vs Yurmommy
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've been informed that Durnin 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. Durnin is looking to score with low kicks. Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin. Durnin misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely. Durnin throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jab, jab by Durnin - just one landing. Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Durnin throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Cage rushes Durnin and presses him up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cage. Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside. Good body shot from Durnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durnin scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head. Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Cage manages to break the 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! Cage tries to clinch up but Durnin circles away and keeps his distance. Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Durnin is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks. Durnin slips under a jab.#T1# Durnin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off. Cage tries to work over Durnin's front leg with a kick but Durnin checks it. Durnin connects with a body shot. Durnin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Durnin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Durnin's shoulder, as Durnin tries to avoid the shot. Cage ducks under a wild hook from Durnin. Cage avoids the body shot from Durnin.
Durnin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage. Cage 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.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durnin. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet. Durnin's corner calls for a 1-2. Durnin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses. Durnin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cage avoids the head kick by Durnin.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.#T2# Durnin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cage moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off. Durnin misses the shot to the body. Durnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durnin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cage counters with a nice uppercut. Durnin's corner calls for a 1-2. Durnin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Durnin.
Cage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Durnin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Cage drives through and clinches with Durnin against the cage.
Durnin lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage avoids the body shot from Durnin.
Durnin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off. Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage checks a low kick from Durnin. Cage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durnin. That one must have hurt. Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily. Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.#CL# Cage clinches with his opponent.
Durnin lands with a light punch inside. Durnin gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Durnin misses with a body punch.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage blocks a body shot from Durnin. #BC# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Durnin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cage throws a one two combo.
#CUT# It looks like Naoise Durnin has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durnin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL# Cage darts in and clinches Durnin up against the cage. Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durnin lands a right hand. Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage. #T4# Cage scores with a nice hook to the head. Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Durnin blocking some punches.
#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Durnin is looking to land body kicks. Durnin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice body punch from Durnin. Durnin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head. Cage tries to clinch up. Durnin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cage. That did some damage! Cage tries to clinch there but Durnin circles away.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target. Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage 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. Durnin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Durnin thumps Cage with a low kick. Durnin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Durnin misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming. Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Naoise Durnin's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Durnin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
A big left from Durnin misses. Durnin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Durnin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Durnin stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Durnin lands a really nice looking cross but Cage seems unphased.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Durnin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Durnin connects with a solid leg kick. Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Durnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cage is looking to clinch but Durnin is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Durnin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durnin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Durnin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.#T1# Durnin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Nice defenses there by Cage.#CL# Cage gets a clinch. Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durnin backwards. Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Durnin cracks Cage with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from Durnin. A short right from Durnin. Cage throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Durnin catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Cage forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches. Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow. Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durnin backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage prevents a body shot from Durnin. #BC# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Durnin throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Durnin. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Durnin. That's going to slow Cage down. Naoise Durnin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Durnin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cage. That did some damage! Durnin throws a low kick, looking for Cage's leg but Cage calmly moves out of range. Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durnin. Cage is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Durnin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Durnin tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it. Durnin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cage tries to clinch up. Cage wants to clinch but Durnin slips to the side and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Durnin tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot. Durnin moves out of range as Cage strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick. Cage is looking to clinch. Durnin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.#T3# Durnin misses with a straight right. Durnin lands a jab to Cage's midsection. A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target. Durnin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durnin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Durnin blocks an uppercut.
Durnin lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durnin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durnin throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durnin. Durnin obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage tries to clinch up but Durnin circles away and keeps his distance. Cage defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand. Durnin clobbers Cage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durnin.#CL# Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage. Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage misses with some punches.
#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage wants to clinch. Cage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Durnin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Durnin takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses. Durnin swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage staying out of range there. Cage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Cage clinches with his opponent.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Naoise Durnin's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Durnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage. Durnin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Durnin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off. Durnin feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down. Cage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durnin to score with a decent uppercut. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Durnin dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut! Durnin cracks Cage with an open hand slap. Durnin connects with a single shot there. Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Durnin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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! A clash of legs there as Cage blocks the low kick. Durnin lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head. Durnin throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily. Cage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durnin. Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick. Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Durnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage. Cage scores with a jab to the jaw. Durnin throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range. Cage tries to clinch but Durnin moves out of range. A jab from Durnin misses. Cage is looking to counter punch. Durnin misses with a straight left. Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Durnin off the cage and back into range. Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Durnin backs away, Cage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Durnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cage loads up on a big right hand but Durnin slips the punch. Durnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Durnin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durnin scores with a nice strike.#T2# A big left from Durnin misses. #CL# Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cage tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage. 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! Cage prevents a body shot from Durnin. Johnny Cage has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cage blocking some punches.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Durnin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head. Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage. Sloppy strikes from Durnin. Those never looked like landing. Durnin lands with a nice body kick. Durnin connects with a body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Durnin blocks the leg kick.
Durnin lands a leg kick that knocks Cage off balance momentarily. Durnin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cage. Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Cage closes the distance and clinches. Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage. Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Durnin.
Durnin lands a shoulder strike. Durnin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durnin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Durnin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage. Durnin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf. Durnin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut. Durnin swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it. Johnny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage blocks a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Durnin throws a body shot but no joy. Durnin lands a nice looking body shot.
Durnin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Durnin slips a jab from Cage. Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Durnin scores with a shot to the body.
Durnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Cage forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durnin.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
As Durnin looks to move away, Cage throws a big counter combo but Durnin just gets out of the way. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Naoise Durnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Durnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoise Durnin! Naoise Durnin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
OFC 402: Shamrock vs Ramos
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Cage tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range. Cage is looking to clinch. #CL2# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage. Cage is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt is controlling him.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage slips under a jab from Wyatt. Wyatt throws a big shot that misses. Cage tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range. Cage is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Cage has closed the distance and engaged Wyatt in a clinch.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Cage clinches. Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice defenses there by Cage. Cage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wyatt blocks a jab. It looked like Wyatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wyatt misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.#CL2# Cage instigates a clinch. Wyatt is trying to break free.#BC# Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Cage has managed to clinch.
#BC# Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cage gets a clinch. #BC# Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage wants to clinch.#CL2# Cage clinches. #T2##BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Cage tries to clinch up and Wyatt counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Wyatt drops Cage with a beautiful combination! Cage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wyatt is looking for the KO!#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cage gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cage tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wyatt is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cage buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cage!! Cage is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wyatt throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koba Wyatt! Koba Wyatt 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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OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Cage checks a low kick from Mancuello. Cage throws a one two combo.
#CL# Mancuello tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch. Mancuello tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Mancuello back against the cage. Mancuello misses with the head strike.
#BC# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mancuello doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Mancuello.
Mancuello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mancuello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Mancuello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage tries to clinch there but Mancuello circles away.
Mancuello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cage misses with a right hand and Mancuello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mancuello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mancuello looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. Cage tries to clinch but Mancuello is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Mancuello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Mancuello misses with a head kick.
Cage tries to clinch but Mancuello moves out of range. Federico Mancuello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Cage darts in and clinches Mancuello up against the cage. Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mancuello backwards. Mancuello is looking for a takedown. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mancuello. Mancuello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Cage closes the distance and pushes Mancuello back into the cage. Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Mancuello. A shot in the inside from Cage. Mancuello tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Mancuello wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mancuello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mancuello throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Cage pushes Mancuello up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage tries to clinch there but Mancuello circles away.
Mancuello scores with a three punch combo!
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mancuello. Mancuello throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Cage moves into the clinch.#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mancuello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mancuello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mancuello throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage. #BC2# Mancuello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cage tries to clinch up but Mancuello circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Cage has managed to clinch.
#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Cage closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mancuello jabs at Cage's body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick. #T3# Cage thumps Mancuello with a low kick.#CL# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Cage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mancuello tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Mancuello throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage. Mancuello working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage takes one to the chin there. Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mancuello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mancuello connects with a jab.#CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is getting worse. Mancuello looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.#CL# Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
Mancuello lunges at Cage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cage's hand. Mancuello swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Cage tries to clinch up. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mancuello paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage is looking to clinch. Mancuello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cage blocks a jab.#CL# Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cage lands with a light punch inside. Cage lands a right hand. Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Mancuello finds it's target. Mancuello lands with a nice body punch. Mancuello misses with a series of wild punches.
Mancuello missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mancuello throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mancuello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL# Mancuello gets tackled into the cage by Cage. Cage maintains the clinch. Mancuello is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. 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 Johnny Cage will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A head kick from Mancuello lands but Cage takes it in his stride. Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mancuello tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancuello tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it. Mancuello jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mancuello. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mancuello paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mancuello tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Cage clinches up against the cage. Mancuello has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Mancuello avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Mancuello has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment. Mancuello wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mancuello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mancuello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mancuello throws a nice outside leg kick. Cage tries to clinch but Mancuello moves out of range. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Mancuello pushes him off. Cage tries to clinch but Mancuello is having none of it. Mancuello raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Mancuello circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A head kick misses from Mancuello. #CL# Cage drives through and clinches with Mancuello against the cage.
Mancuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks. #BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage tries to clinch up but Mancuello circles away and keeps his distance. Cage blocks a head kick by Mancuello.
Cage tries to clinch there but Mancuello circles away.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Cage gets a clinch. #BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mancuello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mancuello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cage counters with a straight right hand. Mancuello looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range. Cage defending well as Mancuello loads up on a big left hand. Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancuello. That did some damage! Mancuello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancuello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Mancuello tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Mancuello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mancuello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mancuello tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Mancuello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mancuello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Mancuello avoids the head kick by Cage.
Mancuello unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mancuello throws a right and a left that Cage avoids nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target. Mancuello misses with a few strikes there.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Mancuello is out of range. Mancuello keeps the fight on the outside. Federico Mancuello seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Mancuello gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage. Mancuello has Cage pushed against the cage.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mancuello. Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage is looking to clinch. Mancuello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mancuello misses with a straight right. Cage throws a shot from downtown. Mancuello moves away and avoids it. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mancuello swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cage avoids the head kick by Mancuello.
#CL# Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. 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! Mancuello lands with a right to the head. Mancuello throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mancuello paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mancuello misses with an uppercut
and Cage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mancuello is breathing heavily. Mancuello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mancuello there as he acknowledges the shot. Mancuello misses with a body shot
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Mancuello is rocked! Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Mancuello off balance momentarily. Mancuello is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him? Mancuello is looking to chop away at Cage's legs. Mancuello walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cage swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Cage! After the big win, Johnny Cage made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Cage pushes Kedorf up against the cage in a clinch. Kedorf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not. Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Kedorf backwards. #CUT# It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.#BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage misses with a double jab.
Kedorf misses with a hook. Cage is looking to counter punch. Cage is looking to clinch. Kedorf 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. A jab from Kedorf finds it's way through Cage's defenses. Kedorf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage slips under a jab. Kedorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kedorf jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Cage pushes Kedorf up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kedorf lands a right hand. #BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kedorf rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kedorf tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kedorf struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# A short right from Kedorf. Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kedorfs head. A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land. Cage blocks an uppercut.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards. #BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kedorf tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch. Kedorf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away. Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kedorfs head. Kedorf has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Kedorf has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
#BC# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Kedorf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cage clobbers Kedorf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Kedorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cage wants to break free but Kedorf has control.
Kedorf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Kedorf backwards. #BC# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kedorf swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Cage rushes Kedorf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cage is trying to break the clinch but Kedorf is controlling him. A short right from Cage. Kedorf can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kedorf. Cage working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kedorf as Cage tries to tie him up. Kedorf digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cage wants to break free but Kedorf has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cage wants to clinch and Kedorf counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Kedorf throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.#CL# Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Kedorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kedorf is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kedorf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Kedorf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not. Cage is breathing heavily. Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage wants to break free but Kedorf has control.
Kedorf tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Kedorf back against the cage. Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kedorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Kedorf avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage. Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage tries to break free but Kedorf pushes him back against the cage. Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Kedorf tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
A short right from Kedorf. #T4# Cage takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage misses with some punches.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Kedorf rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kedorf darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage. Kedorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cage can't break the clinch.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Cage. Kedorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head. Kedorf lands a hook to the side of the head. Cage takes a shot to the head. Kedorf lands a right hand. Cage blocks a body shot from Kedorf. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage lands a hook to the side of the head. Cage blocks a body shot from Kedorf. Good body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a body punch in the clinch. Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kedorf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kedorf scores with a decent looking hook. Kedorf stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken. The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cage wants to clinch but Kedorf slips to the side and Kedorf counters with a nice uppercut. Cage connects with a solid leg kick. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range. Kedorf throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Cage has managed to clinch.
Kedorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kedorf lands a right hand. Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage prevents a body shot from Kedorf. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kedorf lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf. Cage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kedorf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Kedorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cage throws a leg kick and Kedorf counters with a straight right hand. Cage tries to clinch but Kedorf moves away and Kedorf counters with a lovely shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cage tries to clinch but Kedorf is having none of it. Kedorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cage with a body shot. Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Kedorf misses with a looping left. Cage tries to clinch up. Cage throws a hook to the side of Kedorf's head but Kedorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cage takes one on the button. Kedorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kedorf scores with a shot to the body.
Cage tries to clinch but Kedorf moves out of range. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf. Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Cage wants to clinch. Cage slips a jab from Kedorf. Kedorf slips under a jab from Cage. Kedorf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kedorf misses with a looping left. Kedorf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A jab from Kedorf finds it's way through Cage's defenses. Kedorf lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
#CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is getting worse. Nice cross by Kedorf.#ROC2# Cage is rocked! Kedorf lands a big right hook! Cage looks hurt but is still standing! Kedorf lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cage falls down and Kedorf dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cage's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kedorf runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barol Kedorf! A victorious Barol Kedorf 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:
OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Alzado scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage throws the left hand but Alzado avoids the punch easily. Some wild striking there from Alzado.
Cage tries to clinch but Alzado is having none of it. Cage wants to clinch. Alzado keeps the fight on the outside. Cage blocks the body kick.
#CL2# Cage forces Alzado back against the cage and clinches. Alzado lands a body shot. Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Alzado lands a right hand. Cage prevents a body shot from Alzado. Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cage can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
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! Alzado scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head. Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
#T1# Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Alzado blocks an uppercut.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike. Cage working aggressively here.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage working aggressively here.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses. Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Alzado.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Alzado up against the cage. Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Cage is looking to control Alzado's arms but Alzado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cage has his back to the cage. Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cage manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alzado. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Cage clinches up with Alzado and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alzado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cage is looking to clinch but Alzado is avoiding it.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. Alzado getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Cage wants to clinch and Alzado counters with a nice uppercut. Alzado throws a low kick, looking for Cage's leg but Cage calmly moves out of range. Alzado looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away. Alzado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alzado throws a head kick that misses. Alzado throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Alzado lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cage working aggressively here.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Alzado has the dominant position. Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Alzado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards. Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Cage. Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Cage clinches up with Alzado and pushes him back against the cage. Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage. Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land. Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. Cage blocks a body shot from Alzado. Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alzado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Cage drives through and clinches with Alzado against the cage.
Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.#BC2# Cage breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzado. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet. Cage misses with a left hand and Alzado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cage misses with a wild body shot. Cage tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Cage wants to clinch.#CL2# Alzado tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch. Cage misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Alzado dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage'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. #R2# Alzado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Alzado looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range. Alzado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Alzado pushes him off. Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzado fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzado throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease. Alzado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2# Cage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alzado sprawling to the canvas! Alzado rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cage finish him?!
#ROC2# Alzado is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Alzado flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Alzado is out cold! Cage holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Cage lunges at Riggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riggs's hand. #CUT2# It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut. Riggs throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Cage is looking to clinch but Riggs is avoiding it.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cage sprawls and moves away. Riggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.#CL2# Cage gets a clinch. #BC2# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riggs goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.#CL2# Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Riggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
Riggs blocking some punches.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riggs. Cage scores with a shoulder strike. We've been hearing reports that Riggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Riggs wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage. Cage scores with a nice hook to the head. Cage lands with a light punch inside. Riggs is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs. #T1# Cage lands a nice uppercut. Cage lands with a left to the head. Cage is pressed up against the cage. Riggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Cage has managed to clinch.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch.
#TD# Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Cage's guard.#ES2# Cage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riggs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage scores with a shot to the side of Riggs's head. Riggs is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards. Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage. Cage tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Riggs missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a thumping low kick. Cage scores with a hook to the body. Riggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Cage closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Riggs counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage staying out of range there.#TD# Riggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Cage's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cage 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. Riggs landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riggs throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Riggs with a nice head shot there. Cage pulls Riggs in to control the position. Riggs with a nice head shot there. Cage trying to control the position here. Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cage wants to stand up but Riggs is controlling him. Riggs postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it. Riggs 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. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Riggs throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Riggs throwing strikes but missing. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cage keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully. Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Riggs throws a jab when Cage was well out of range. Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cage blocks a leg kick. Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Riggs thuds his right hand into Cage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick. Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riggs. A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cage. Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cage lands with an overhand left. Riggs looks to land a combination. Cage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Cage connects with a solid leg kick. #TD# Riggs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Riggs is in close to Cage's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control. Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cage keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully. Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Cage!#REVB# Riggs 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# Riggs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cage stacks Riggs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cage! Cage wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his arm.#T2# Riggs is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position. A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cage swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cage blocks the leg kick.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing. Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet. Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Riggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cage did well to prevent Riggs getting side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Riggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though. Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs. Riggs working the head and body with strikes. Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head. Cage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggs. Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Riggs working some strikes from top position. Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cage has his hands on Riggs's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riggs throws a big elbow that misses. Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely. Riggs throws a big elbow that misses. Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A big left from Riggs misses. Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riggs's head.#CUT2# Ryan Riggs's cut is getting worse. Riggs shoots in but no luck this time. Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy. Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Riggs, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggs takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Riggs - just one landing. Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggs. Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Riggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riggs there as he acknowledges the shot. Cage goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Riggs throws a low kick but Cage avoids it. Cage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Riggs blocks a jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Riggs throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Riggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cage moves out of range as Riggs strikes. Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage. Cage misses with an uppercut. Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head. Riggs misses with a takedown attempt and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# Ryan Riggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage. Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet. Cage jabs Riggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##KD2# Cage lands a big uppercut and Riggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riggs looks OK. Cage waves Riggs back to his feet!#ROC2# Riggs is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage. Riggs seems to have got his legs back now. Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riggs backwards. #CUT2# Jeez, Ryan Riggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Cage lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Riggs swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cage counters with a big right hand! Oh Riggs is in trouble here! Cage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Cage waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LVIII
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1# Cage throws a body punch but Harmbe moves out of range. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage. Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harmbe.#CL2# Cage clinches up with Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage. Cage lands a nice uppercut. Cage lands a body punch in the clinch. Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harmbe lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe. Cage scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Cage closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmbe's efforts to push away.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cage wants to land a leg kick but Harmbe is out of range. #T1# Cage moves out of range as Harmbe strikes. Harmbe jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well. Harmbe throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease. Harmbe tries to clinch up. Harmbe tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Harmbe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Harmbe down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Harmbe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Harmbe is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Cage catches Harmbe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Harmbe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Cage connects with a leg kick. Harmbe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cage throws a front kick aimed at Harmbe's knee but Harmbe avoids it well. Harmbe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Harmbe throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Cage clinches with his opponent.
Harmbe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Harmbe up against the cage.#BC2# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe cracks Cage with a good jab.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Harmbe down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Harmbe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Harmbe walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Harmbe limp body while Cage jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Event:
CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koch checks a leg kick. Koch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Cage catches Koch right on the button with a cross. Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cage throws a body kick that misses. Koch throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.#KD2# Cage lands a big right hand that sends Koch crashing to the mat! Cage stays standing though and waves Koch back to his feet!#ROC2# Koch is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Erling Koch has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Cage misses. Oh Koch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! BAM! Cage delivers a spinning backfist that drops Koch like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC 317
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Eikmeyer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Eikmeyer is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eikmeyer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Eikmeyer has gone for a leg lock! Cage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eikmeyer's guard.#REVB##SUB# Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cage is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer won't let him. #SUB# Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Eikmeyer pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer! Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC Live 67
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1# Flannery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.#CL2# Cage takes the fight into the clinch. Cage lands a nice uppercut. Flannery just leaning against Cage, taking a breather. Cage lands with a left to the head. Cage gets through Flannery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Flannery takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cage loads up on a big right hand but Flannery slips the punch. Cage misses with a double jab.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Cage is quick to defend against it. Cage lunges at Flannery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flannery's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Cage misses. #KD2# Cage cracks Flannery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flannery to stand back up!#ROC2# Flannery is rocked! Cage cracks Flannery with a left hook right on the temple and Flannery goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cage lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Flannery is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kimura Klothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 235
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Cage has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Brakeley. Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Cage drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
#BC# Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Brakeley scores with a kick to the midsection. Cage looks winded! Brakeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage checks a leg kick. Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley. Brakeley works Cage's body with a nice hook. 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!#KD# Brakeley cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brakeley finish him?
#ROC# Cage is rocked! Brakeley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cage! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Michael Brakeley! In his post fight interview, Michael Brakeley gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1# Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cage digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs. Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range. Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cage moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off. Tsuruta is looking to counter punch. A cross from Cage lands.#CUT2# It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut. Cage throws a body kick that misses and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta. Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it. Cage tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Cage drops Tsuruta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tsuruta looks back up at him and smiles so Cage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Tsuruta is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cage drops Tsuruta with a naaaaasty hook - Tsuruta is in real trouble here! Cage dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Cage moves into range and clinches up with The Beast.#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Beast throws a leg kick and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut. Cage connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt The Beast covering up! Cage comes in with a big uppercut and The Beast goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Brock The Beast spoke after the fight, saying 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Khalidov on that attempt. Khalidov 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.#TD2# Khalidov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Khalidov throwing strikes but missing. Khalidov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cage keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully. Khalidov is pushing down on Cage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cage is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through. Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away. Khalidov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov. Khalidov working Cage over with strikes. Cage won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount. #T1# Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov. Cage wants to get back to full guard. Khalidov wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it. Khalidov stalling. Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. Khalidov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head. Khalidov not landing any meaningful shots this time. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khalidov wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Khalidov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes. Cage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khalidov just manages to avoid it.#TD2# Khalidov 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. Khalidov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cage's guard. #T2# Khalidov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cage is trying is best to control the position here. Cage won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount. Cage keeping hold of Khalidov's head, controlling as best he can. Khalidov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Khalidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cage is avoiding damage well.
Khalidov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cage dodges the ground and pound from Khalidov.#T3# Cage is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it. Khalidov tries to move to mount but Cage blocks the move with his legs. Cage struggling a bit here. Khalidov wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy. Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Khalidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cage is avoiding damage well.
Khalidov takes a little break here. Cage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cage is trying to improve his position. Cage wants to get back to his feet but Khalidov drags him back down.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cage misses with a hook.#TD2# Khalidov shoots in and bounces Cage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Cage kicks Khalidov off and gets to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidov. Khalidov gets slowly back to his feet. Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Khalidov walks into a left hand. Khalidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Khalidov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cage quickly recovers to half guard. Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Khalidov is just content to waste time from the top position. Cage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Cage managing to control the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Cage pulls Khalidov in to control the position. Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Khalidov passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Khalidov controlling the action here. Khalidov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Cage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage. Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Khalidov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cage tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg. Khalidov wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khalidov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Khalidov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2# Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard. Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard. Khalidov trying to move into half guard but instead Cage has managed to sweep!#REVR# Khalidov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidov is on top in guard.
#REVB# Khalidov trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom. Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cage has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage. Khalidov wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. Khalidov forces his way into half guard. Cage is not content to let Khalidov control the position. Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Johnny Cage will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Khalidov moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.#TD2# Khalidov 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.#ES# Cage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Khalidov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch. Cage throws a right and a left that both miss. Khalidov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cage throws a low kick, looking for Khalidov's leg but Khalidov calmly moves out of range. #TD2# Cage gets caught napping as Khalidov dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain 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! Khalidov wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. Mamed Khalidov has got the better of the ground game so far. Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now. #T1# Cage is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea. Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Khalidov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cage is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Khalidov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Cage is looking to stand back up but Khalidov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REVR# Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov. Cage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Khalidov throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely. Cage is not content to let Khalidov control the position. Khalidov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Khalidov stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Cage on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Khalidov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cage down.
Khalidov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cage! Khalidov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Khalidov punching from mount but Cage doing a good job of avoiding damage. BOOM! Khalidov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cage tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cage is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action. #T4# Cage wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it. Khalidov lands a big elbow. Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Khalidov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Khalidov trying to control but Cage is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mamed Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Khalidov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov! Mamed Khalidov 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:
UFC 9-The End Of An Era
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Villefort looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well. And Cage responds with a good body kick, but De Villefort manages to step out the way in time. Cage slips under a jab. Cage throws out a counter right but De Villefort avoids it with no problem. Cage misses with a wild combination.
De Villefort tries to counter with a takedown but Cage is quick to defend against it. De Villefort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Villefort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.#TD# De Villefort is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cage's half guard. Cage wants to control but De Villefort is keeping busy and won't allow it. De Villefort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. De Villefort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Villefort. De Villefort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head. #T1# De Villefort working Cage over with strikes. Cage is controlling De Villefort's trapped leg to prevent De Villefort from advancing to side control. Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage is holding on to half guard well. De Villefort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. De Villefort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# De Villefort is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cage is just riding it out for now. De Villefort eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# De Villefort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cage defends it well. De Villefort throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely. De Villefort 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.#T2# Cage trying to control but De Villefort postures up.
Cage is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but De Villefort is staying active. Cage is looking to improve his position.
De Villefort not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ground and pound from De Villefort. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cage tries to get to full guard but De Villefort has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Villefort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. De Villefort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cage desperately trying to maintain half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. De Villefort lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. De Villefort trying to pass the guard but Cage defending well. #T3# De Villefort lands strikes from half guard. Cage gets full guard. Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. De Villefort scoring with punches to the head and body. Cage trying to control the position here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# De Villefort has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Villefort has tightened it up now! Cage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerard De Villefort! Gerard De Villefort took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank Ibby Camara and the guys at Kevin Spacey's House of Squarts And Grabs for getting me into shape to break this guy and take his title, thank you guys!'.
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Event:
UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Vatanen - just one landing. Cage moves forwards but Vatanen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cage lands with a nice body kick. Vatanen cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Vatanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Vatanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage only half commits to the counter leg kick. Cage throws the left hand but Vatanen avoids the punch easily. Cage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2# It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut. No joy there for Vatanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vatanen throws a right and a left that Cage avoids nicely. Vatanen checks a low kick from Cage. Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss! Sami Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vatanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range. Vatanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Vatanen looks to land a combination. Cage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Vatanen lands with an overhand left. Vatanen looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well. #T1# A combination from Cage does no damage. A lazy left from Vatanen finds it's target. Cage connects with a body shot that sends Vatanen's belly button to the back. Vatanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vatanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage is looking for the big counter here. Vatanen misses with a looping left. Cage flicks out a counter leg kick but Vatanen steps away. Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatanen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cage throws a big shot that misses. Vatanen digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Vatanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vatanen blocks a jab. A big left from Vatanen misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vatanen loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.#T2# Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vatanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet. Vatanen misses with a two punch combination.
Vatanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vatanen's knee momentarily. Cage throws a big shot that misses. Cage is looking to slow Vatanen down with leg kicks. Vatanen throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy. Vatanen defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand. Vatanen throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick. Vatanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cage misses the shot to the body. Vatanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a nice body shot. Vatanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vatanen is breathing heavily. Vatanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2# Sami Vatanen's cut is getting worse.#T3# Cage clobbers Vatanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cage throws a quick inside leg kick. Cage looks to land a body kick but Vatanen moved away. Cage feints and then cracks Vatanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vatanen down. #KD2# Cage cracks Vatanen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vatanen to stand back up! Vatanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab. Vatanen misses with a jab to the body
and Cage counters with a big right hand! Oh Vatanen is in trouble here! Cage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Sami Vatanen spoke after the fight, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur breath?'.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Wyatt misses with a looping right. Wyatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wyatt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Got Your 6 in the buildup to the fight. Wyatt throws a leg kick but Cage moved away. Wyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes. Wyatt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab. Cage throws a big shot that misses. Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wyatt is able to avoid easily. Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cage misses with a wild body shot. Wyatt throws a half hearted mid kick. Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cage checks the leg kick. Cage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wyatt tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wyatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyatt.#T1# Wyatt looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming. A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wyatt tries to land a body kick and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Cage slips under a jab from Wyatt. A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Wyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cage only half commits to the counter leg kick. The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wyatt checks a low kick from Cage. Wyatt looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming. Wyatt throws a lazy body kick enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab. A cross from Cage lands. A clash of legs there as Cage blocks the low kick. Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage. Wyatt scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Wyatt misses. #T2# Cage cracks Wyatt with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wyatt falls to his knees and Cage doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! A relieved looking Johnny Cage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Derp Wyatt had this to say: 'am sorry yall!!!'.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 9
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Cage. Cage blocks a body shot from Ferreira. Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Cage blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands an uppercut. A short right from Ferreira. #BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Marco Ferreira has been cut. Ferreira thuds his right hand into Cage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ferreira misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from Cage misses. Ferreira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Ferreira rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage. 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! Cage tries to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling the position. #T1# Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage. Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Cage pressing his opponent against the cage. Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch. Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage. Ferreira tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Cage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferreira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cage can turn it around. Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards. Ferreira lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land. Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira. Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage. Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
Cage leaning his opponent against the cage. Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cage scores with a jab to the head.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage. Cage moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Ferreira closes the distance and clinches. Cage is trying to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling him. Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage. Cage is stalling here.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Cage tries to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage. A right hand to the body from Ferreira.
Cage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Cage's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cage throws a head kick that misses. Cage avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ferreira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marco Ferreira'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. #R2# Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy. Nice uppercut there from Ferreira.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Ferreira is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off. Ferreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
#KD# Ferreira throws a left that rocks Cage and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ferreira dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cage regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cage tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ferreira easily slips into full mount! Ferreira controlling from mount. Ferreira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cage is working to get back to half guard.
#T1# Cage is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action. Cage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferreira.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Ferreira maintains control. Cage is still trying to improve position. Ferreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ferreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cage is looking to escape. Ferreira fails to advance to Cage's back. #T2# Ferreira controlling from the full mount. Ferreira avoids the attempt from Cage to control. Ferreira controlling the pace for now. Cage tries to improve his position but instead Ferreira has taken his back! Ferreira is looking to control Cage but Cage is wriggling around and keeping busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Cage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Cage is trying to control the position but Ferreira manages to sink in the RNC - Cage is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Ferreira! Marco Ferreira retains his heavyweight title! An out of breath Marco Ferreira 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:
C30: Mac Airt vs Westlund
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Cross Furia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross Furia now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a kick to the body.
Cross Furia lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Cross Furia. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Cage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Cross Furia darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage. Cross Furia tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross Furia has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land. Cross Furia working aggressively here.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Cross Furia lands a nice uppercut. Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cage can't break the clinch.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Cross Furia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Cross Furia darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage. Cross Furia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cross Furia working aggressively here.
#BC# Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage throws a body punch but Cross Furia moves out of range. We've been informed that Cross Furia 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. Cage checks a leg kick nicely.#T2# Cross Furia throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Cross Furia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cross Furia tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross Furia won't allow it.
Cage is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross Furia gets an underhook and turns Cage into the cage. Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses. Cross Furia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Cross Furia on the inside. Cage looking to slow down the pace here. Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage taking a breather. #T3# Cross Furia prevents Cage from breaking the clinch. Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Cross Furia closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cage blocks a body shot from Cross Furia. Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cage avoiding damage.
Cage blocks a body shot from Cross Furia. #T4# Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow. Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch. Cage can't break the clinch.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
Cage trying to stall but Cross Furia improves his position.
Cross Furia tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cage tries to break free but Cross Furia pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land. Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow. #BC# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross Furia tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cross Furia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cross Furia's hands. Cross Furia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cross Furia gets off balance looking for a body kick and Cage counters with a stiff right hand. Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away. Cage throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cross Furia avoids it. A low kick from Cross Furia is predictable there and Cage counters with a straight right hand. Cross Furia blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Cross Furia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross Furia connects with a nice looking jab.
Cross Furia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cage is out of range and Cross Furia settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage connects with a high kick. #CUT# It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut. Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage moves away from the strike by Cross Furia. #T1# Cross Furia keeps Cage at a distance using the push kick. Cross Furia throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease. Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cross Furia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cross Furia misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cross Furia - the referee stops the clock and Cage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cross Furia. Cage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cross Furia throws a big shot that misses. Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away. Cage throws the left hand but Cross Furia avoids the punch easily. Cross Furia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# A head kick by Cage misses and Cross Furia counters with a stiff right hand. Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross Furia's head backwards. Cross Furia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross Furia. Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross Furia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cross Furia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC# Cross Furia is rocked! Cross Furia 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. Cross Furia is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him? Cross Furia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it. Cross Furia blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cross Furia walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cage swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Cage! Our winner, Johnny Cage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Cage tries to roll over but Lu keeps him under control. Cage trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Lu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Lu is looking for a kimura but Cage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lu to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage wants to control but Lu is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cage is controlling Lu's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lu is keen to just control but Cage is a slippery customer.#T1# Cage tries to get to full guard but Lu has control of the leg. Cage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Lu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Lu seems to be looking for submissions.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cage trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lu prevents Cage from improving his position. Cage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cage throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Cage. Lu shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense. Cage thuds a left hand into Lu's body. Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lu shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well. Lu misses with a takedown and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2# It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.#T3# Cage misses with a wild body shot. Lu is looking for a counter combo. Lu slips under a jab from Cage. A little feinted left hand from Lu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Lu's head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lu is defended easily by Cage. Lu moves to clinch but Cage breaks away and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Lu blocks a head kick by Cage.
#TD# Lu dives in and scores a takedown into Cage's guard. Lu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Cage is pulling down on Lu's head to control his posture. Lu preventing the sweep. Lu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Lu with a flurry of punches that miss. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cage keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lu throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range. Cage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Lu on the wrong end of a nice hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lu is defended easily by Cage. Cage clobbers Lu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# Ji Lu's cut is getting worse. Lu avoids the head kick by Cage.
Ji Lu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage misses with a wild body shot. Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lu. #T1# Lu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lu fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lu misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lu. That did some damage! Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice shot lands for Cage.#CL# Lu clinches up with Cage and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Lu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cage cracks Lu with an open hand slap.#TD# Lu dives in and scores a takedown into Cage's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck. Lu throwing strikes but missing. Cage working a defensive guard here.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lu is controlling him. Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet. Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Lu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2# Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lu dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Lu's head and hops out. Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Lu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cage lands a nice hook to Lu's body. Lu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lu tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily#KD2# and Cage counters with a head kick that drops Lu to the mat! Lu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Cage lands the left hand.#ROC2# Lu is rocked! Ji Lu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage drops Lu with a big left hand! Lu is injured, injured bad! Cage jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! A very excited looking Johnny Cage 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:
C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking. Cage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Cage defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Cage ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Cage lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Cage moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson with a nice cross.#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range. Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. A jab from Jackson does it's job there.#T1# Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Cage. Cage throws a half hearted mid kick. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jackson throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off. Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson thuds a left hand into Cage's body. Rory Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Cage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cage throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking. Cage is breathing heavily. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Cage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cage lands with a good body shot.#T3# Jackson throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss. Jackson works Cage's body with a nice hook. Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout. Jackson moves away from the strike by Cage. Cage scores with a jab to the jaw. Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4# Jackson cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Decent striking displayed by Jackson there. Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jackson feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down. Jackson throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off. Cage throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it. Cage connects with a single shot there. Jackson throws an off balance right hand
letting Cage counter with a right hand. Cage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage throws a body kick that misses. Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
#KD2# Jackson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cage. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cage to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2# Jackson gets to his feet. Cage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage. Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cage checks it well. 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! Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD# Cage lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Cage takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Rory Jackson has been cut. Cage lands with a cross. #ROC# Jackson is rocked!#T1# Jackson lands a jab.#CUT2# Johnny Cage's cut is getting worse. A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick. Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Jackson feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down. Jackson blocks a jab. Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jackson misses with a looping left. Cage loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Cage misses with a hook
#KD2# and Jackson counters with a right hand that sends Cage tumbling to the canvas! Can Jackson finish him? He dives into Cage's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2# Cage is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Jackson stands up from Cage's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout. Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cage to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Jackson lands a big right hook! Cage looks hurt but is still standing! Jackson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cage falls down and Jackson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cage's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jackson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rory Jackson! After the fight, Rory Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick by Cage misses and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut. Zigaman misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Cage counters with a head kick that drops Zigaman to the mat! Zigaman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Cage throws a head kick that misses. Zigaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it. Zigaman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cage throws a body punch but Zigaman moves out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zigaman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Zigaman avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zigaman. #T1# Zigaman works the jab nicely. Zigaman misses with a straight right. Zigaman moves out of range as Cage strikes. Zigaman shoots and misses and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zigaman misses with a low kick.
Zigaman looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaman.#TD2# Zigaman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away. #T2# Zigaman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though. Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cage wants to get back to his feet. Cage's coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Zigaman looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zigaman is thwarting Cage's attempts to control the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zigaman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Cage's head. #T3# Zigaman thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Zigaman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cage working to try and regain half guard.
Zigaman looking to ground and pound but Cage is blocking nicely. Cage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zigaman throwing strikes here but Cage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zigaman looking to control but Cage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes. Zigaman trying to control but Cage is having none of it. Zigaman breaks from Cage's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4##SUB2# Zigaman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cage is now in Zigaman's guard. A big mistake from Zigaman there, giving up the dominant position! Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cage is looking to stand up but Zigaman won't let him. #SUB2# Cage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zigaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cage has managed to get both his arms back between Zigaman's legs - danger averted. Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zigaman wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zigaman is on top in guard.
#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zigaman misses with a hook. Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Zigaman.#TD2# Zigaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Cage is looking to regain half guard here but Zigaman keeps moving and retains side control. Cage can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zigaman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Cage prevents Zigaman from moving into mount. Zigaman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Zigaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Zigaman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Zigaman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cage! Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Cage wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away. Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Zigaman controlling the position easily from mount. The referee warns Cage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2# Zigaman lands with some strikes. Zigaman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Zigaman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and Cage has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage wants to control his opponent's hands but Zigaman gets his hands free. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Cage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cage avoids the strikes from Zigaman. Zigaman scores with punches and elbows. #T3# Zigaman controlling from the back. Zigaman is landing with strikes. Cage can't take much more of this. Zigaman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cage trying to control the hands but Zigaman breaks the grip. Zigaman tries to get the hooks in deep but Cage pushed the leg off. Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far. Cage tries to escape but Zigaman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Zigaman punishes Cage with strikes from the back mount. Zigaman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cage. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Cage is trapped and Zigaman is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4# Zigaman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cage up.
Cage covering up well and avoiding damage. Cage looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zigaman.
Zigaman lands a shot to the head. Well, with Zigaman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cage is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. You can see the frustration on Cage's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zigaman throws strikes from the back but Cage rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Cage. Zigaman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Zigaman shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well. Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab. Zigaman throws a leg kick but Cage moved away. Jab by Cage. Cage throws out a loose jab but Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage misses the jab. Nice sprawl there from Cage as Zigaman shoots in. Cage connects with a body shot that sends Zigaman's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage slips a straight right by Zigaman. Zigaman throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.#T1# Zigaman misses with a straight right. A little feinted left hand from Cage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zigaman looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well. Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman. Zigaman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zigaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cage counters with a flying knee. Nice. Zigaman cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head. Zigaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cage moves forwards but Zigaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zigaman scores with a body shot.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zigaman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Zigaman throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage throws a head kick that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Zigaman misses. Zigaman sizes up Cage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet. Zigaman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Cage misses the shot to the body. Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far. Cage throws out a loose jab but Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid it. Zigaman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zigaman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Zigaman. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet. #T3# Cage slips under a jab from Zigaman. Zigaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaman. Cage throws a quick counter head kick but Zigaman was just out of range. Zigaman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zigaman dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Zigaman's head and hops out. Zigaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Zigaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman. Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zigaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side. Cage dodges the punch combination from Zigaman.
An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target. A slow jab from Zigaman misses its intended target. Zigaman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zigaman misses the jab. Zigaman avoids the head kick by Cage.
Zigaman tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nova Zigaman just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4##TD2# Zigaman drives through with a takedown into guard. Cage has control of Zigaman's left arm, preventing Zigaman from doing any damage. Zigaman throwing strikes but missing. Cage pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage. Cage is trying to control the position but Zigaman postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard. Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Zigaman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Zigaman throwing strikes but Cage manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Zigaman tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it. Cage working away. Zigaman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU# Cage get's back to his feet. Cage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut. Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice leg kick. #T2# Zigaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Zigaman had a free shot at his head there.#TD2# Cage gets caught napping as Zigaman dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zigaman with a flurry of punches that miss. Zigaman pushes down on Cage's leg and manages to get into half guard. Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Zigaman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Zigaman throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely. Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Zigaman trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom. Cage wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cage! Zigaman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zigaman throwing strikes here but Cage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zigaman with good strikes from the mount here! Zigaman avoids the attempt from Cage to control. Cage is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# Zigaman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cage manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4# Zigaman wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy. Cage wants to control but Zigaman postures up. Zigaman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Zigaman working the head with strikes. Zigaman tries to move to full mount but Cage actually manages to regain half guard. Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Zigaman thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Cage is trying is best to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that fourth round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well. Cage throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range. Cage throws a lazy right hand but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zigaman scores with a leg kick.
Zigaman looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range. Zigaman shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cage throws a series of strikes that have Zigaman backpedaling.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Zigaman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fighters circling - Zigaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Zigaman's head. Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zigaman misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zigaman looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.#T2# Cage looks for the body kick but Zigaman saw that one coming. A solid body kick from Zigaman. Jab from Cage. Cage throws a body shot but no joy. Zigaman lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage moves out of range as Zigaman strikes. Zigaman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zigaman at a distance.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Zigaman throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Zigaman only half commits. It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Zigaman is looking to land body kicks. Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab. Zigaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zigaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cage lands with an overhand left. Cage misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaman! But no joy. Cage lands with a straight right. Zigaman didn't see that one coming. Zigaman has his takedown stuffed#KD# and Cage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zigaman! Cage lets Zigaman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Zigaman is rocked! Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaman walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zigaman limp body while Cage jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Listen Cage... you 90's throwback. You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.
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Event:
HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong misses with a right hand and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Strong loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch. Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Mark Strong has been cut. Cage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Strong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab. Strong throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Strong misses with a wild body shot. Strong doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cage counters with a lovely shot to the body. Strong takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Strong looks winded! Cage blocks a jab. Cage scores with a nice body kick.
#T1##KD# Cage cracks Strong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Strong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cage finish him?
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cage drops Strong with a huge uppercut! Strong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cage is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage! An out of breath Johnny Cage 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1# Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelmendi. Kelmendi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage. Kelmendi misses the shot to the body. Kelmendi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cage scores with a head kick. Kelmendi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kelmendi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kelmendi misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming. Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Klajdi Kelmendi had this to say: 'I WILL BE BACK TO GET WHAT IS MINE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Kaleva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT# It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut. A swing and a miss from Kaleva. Ahti Kaleva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kaleva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it. Cage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaleva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kaleva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaleva's head. Kaleva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaleva takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kaleva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away. Cage lands with a nice body punch. Kaleva looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Kaleva throws a lazy uppercut
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body. Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage scores with a nice strike. A jab from Cage finds it's way through Kaleva's defenses. Cage lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kaleva - he's out on his feet here! Cage follows up with another monster hook that separates Kaleva from consciousness! Kaleva falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cage stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Cage! After winning the bout, Johnny Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1# Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barron looks to clinch and Cage counters with a body kick that stops Barron in his tracks momentarily. Cage 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. Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barron has eaten all the pies! Barron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a nice body kick.
Barron looks winded! Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron doesn't seem bothered though. Cage looks to land a combination. Barron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT# It looks like Esteban Barron has been cut. Barron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cage connects with a body shot that sends Barron's belly button to the back.#T1# Cage lands with a good body shot. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage throws a front kick that sends Barron stumbling back into the cage. Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage scores with a body shot.
Cage thows a body kick. Barron tries to catch it but that hurt him. Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barron takes a body punch but keeps moving. Barron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cage works Barron's body with a nice hook. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cage thuds a left hand into Barron's body. Cage lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Barron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cage lands with a shot to the body. Cage lands with a shot to the body. Cage cracks a nice hook into Barron's ribs. Cage throws a shot to the body.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A solid body kick from Cage. Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cage lands with a shot to the body. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage jabs at Barron's body. Barron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Cage scores with a body shot.
#T3# Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Cage. Barron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cage. Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage lands a nice hook to Barron's body. Barron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cage digs a good hook to Barron's body.
Cage cracks a nice hook into Barron's ribs. Cage lands with a good body shot. Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barron if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4# A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage jabs at Barron's body. Cage is looking to wear down Barron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Barron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cage lands with a shot to the body. Cage throws a front kick that sends Barron stumbling back into the cage. Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage connects with a body shot that sends Barron's belly button to the back. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage scores with a push kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cage lands with a nice body kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Cage. Barron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Esteban Barron's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow. A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage punishes Barron's body with a nice straight punch. Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barron eats them both and turns towards Cage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cage pushes Barron away with a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Barron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barron is breathing heavily. Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron doesn't seem bothered though. Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barron at a distance.
Cage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barron eats them both and turns towards Cage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far. Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cage scores with a kick to the midsection. Cage scores with a spinning back kick! Cage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barron will feel that in the morning. Cage lands a body shot.
Cage digs a good hook to Barron's body.
#T2# A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cage scores with a nice body kick.
Cage punishes Barron's body with a nice straight punch. Cage lands with a nice body punch. Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage lands with a nice body punch. Barron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cage thows a body kick. Barron tries to catch it but that hurt him. Barron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Esteban Barron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Cage throws a shot to the body.
Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cage lands a body shot.
Cage cracks a nice hook into Barron's ribs. Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cage scores with a jab to the body. Barron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cage scores with a jab to the body. Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage lands a nice hook to Barron's body. Barron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cage jabs Barron to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Barron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cage. Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barron takes a step back to recover. Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage thuds a left hand into Barron's body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage throws a front kick that sends Barron stumbling back into the cage. Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barron can do to turn this around? Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cage scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Esteban Barron's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron doesn't seem bothered though. Barron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage. Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage lands a jab to Barron's midsection. Cage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cage throws a shot to the body.
Cage lands a nice hook to Barron's body. Barron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Cage stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage scores with a hook to the body. Barron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron doesn't seem bothered though. Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cage lands with a good body shot. Cage jabs at Barron's body. Cage lands a slapping body shot.
Cage lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage. Cage lands a front kick.#T2# A slapping body kick lands there for Cage. A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot. Cage connects with a body shot that sends Barron's belly button to the back. Cage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barron will feel that in the morning. Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cage lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# That has opened up Esteban Barron's cut even more. Cage scores with a jab to the body. Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron doesn't seem bothered though. Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3# Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A kick lands to the mid section there for Cage. Cage throws a combination. Barron tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Cage lands with a good body shot. Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC# Barron is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Esteban Barron's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barron is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him? Cage lands with a shot to the body. Barron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. OH! Barron has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cage smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cage unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Barron sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Cage! A relieved looking Johnny Cage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1# Burns with a nice cross. We've been informed that Cage 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. Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Burns throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily. A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Cage dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut! Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Burns loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch. Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Burns throws a big shot that misses. Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Burns throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range. Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away. A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks. Burns works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns. Burns throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily. Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns. Burns looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. Cage thumps Burns with a low kick. Burns throws a leg kick but Cage moved away. Burns takes one on the button. Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cage. Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cage staying out of range there. Cage looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range. Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. 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! Cage misses with a looping left. Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burns throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Burns down. Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Burns tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way. A leg kick checked by Burns. Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily. Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Burns misses with a looping right. Cage moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Burns misses with a straight right. Burns throws a jab when Cage was well out of range. Burns wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick. Cage moves out of range as Burns strikes. Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns. Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Burns connects with the punch.#T3# Burns misses with a straight left. Cage avoids the body shot from Burns.
Cage connects with a single shot there. Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range. Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Cage off the cage and back into range. Burns lands an overhand right. Cage lands with a nice combination. Burns backs away looking to recover. Burns moves out of range of the strikes. Cage ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Cage blocks a jab. Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice shot lands for Cage. Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage. An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target. Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Cage digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns misses with a looping left. Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cage - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cage. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns checks a leg kick. Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage misses with a hook. The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cage doesn't seem phased though. Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage! Burns avoids the head kick by Cage.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cage tries a low kick but Burns avoids it. Cage scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Burns. Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Connor Mac Burns 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# Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Burns throws a jab when Cage was well out of range. Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it. Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Burns misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming. Cage feints a counter leg kick. Cage scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Cage misses with a kick to the body.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it. Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cage throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cage stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot. Burns blocks a low kick nicely. The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cage doesn't seem phased though. Burns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cage backs up against the cage.
#T1# Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice shot lands for Burns. Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage. Cage scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one. Burns lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Burns misses with an uppercut. Burns ducks under a wild hook from Cage. Burns lands a jab to Cage's midsection. Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow. A good leg kick by Cage. Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cage works the jab nicely. Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Burns slips under a jab from Cage. It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns throws a hook but Cage blocks it. Burns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cage tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range. Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cage swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Burns moves out of range as Cage strikes. Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A swing and a miss from Burns. Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cage throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem. Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely. Cage throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. #T3# Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a left to the body. Burns lunges at Cage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cage's hand. Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Cage scores with a nice head shot. Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage. Burns misses with a looping right. Burns wants to slow Cage down by chopping away at his legs. Cage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. That kick from Burns tenderised Cage's leg. Cage is trying to keep his angry face on. Burns misses with a hook. Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cage throws a right and a left that both miss. Cage tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it. Nice defenses there by Cage. Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily. Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# Cage throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it. Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook. Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf. Cage thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Burns is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks. Cage slips under a jab from Burns. Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage slips a jab from Burns. Burns thuds a left hand into Cage's body. Cage throws a body kick that misses. Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cage throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well. Cage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cage 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. 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 Connor Mac Burns will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Cage wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range. #TD# Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him. Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Burns advances position into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom. #T1# Burns is really struggling to control Cage but he's trying to hold on to the position. Burns tries to advance to mount but Cage denies him. Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. Burns prevents Cage from escaping the position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Burns trying to control the position but Cage is working away. Cage stops Burns from passing to mount. #SUB# Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cage tries to escape but Burns is in control. #SUB# Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cage, who protects the arm well. #T3# Burns is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Burns checks a leg kick nicely. Cage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands. Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD# Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cage to the mat! Cage manages to get full guard. Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him. Burns wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. Burns sitting in guard here, content to control. Burns wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position. Burns passes Cage's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Cage slips a straight right by Burns. Cage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cage staying out of range there. Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage! Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. Cage connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage. Cage goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cage misses with a low kick. Burns throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns works over Cage's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut. Cage takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away. Cage misses with a low kick. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range. Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Burns looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Cage misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage. Cage walks into a stiff left hand from Burns. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cage blocks a jab. Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Burns cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burns misses with a body shot.
#T2# Cage lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage. Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming. Cage misses with a low kick.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Cage saw it coming and moves away.
Burns's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time. A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target. A swing and a miss from Burns. Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Burns moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Cage throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well. Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.#T3# Cage fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body. Cage lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming. Cage scores with a punch to the head. Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Cage.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range. Cage misses with a kick to the body.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head. Burns scores with a kick to the midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target. Cage misses with a low kick. Cage staying out of range there. Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A jab lands there for Burns. Cage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns lands with a right hand. #T4# Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Burns stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Burns throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily. Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. Cage scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it. Cage avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick. Cage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target. Burns throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burns misses with a wild body shot. Cage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot. Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cage throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it. Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Cage will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Cage defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns throws a combination that misses letting Cage counter with a right hand. Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cage cracks Burns with an open hand slap. Burns blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cage throws a jab when Burns was well out of range. Jab from Cage. Burns checks a leg kick. Cage moves out of range as Burns strikes. Cage tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it. Cage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burns. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cage takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage. Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Cage 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. Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage. Burns throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily. Burns checks the leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Cage blocks the leg kick.
Cage throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem. A big right from Burns misses. Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target. Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage. Cage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well. Cage throws a big shot that misses. Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab. Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Cage moves away from the strike by Burns. Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Cage throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf. Burns looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely. Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns. Cage dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut! Burns throws a big shot that misses. Cage leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Burns moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cage thows a left - swing and a miss! Burns is looking to counter punch. Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away. Burns lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover. Johnny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage. Cage walks into a jab. A low kick from Cage is predictable there and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cage tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Cage throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage. Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns. Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cage defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. Cage throws a head kick that misses. Cage throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing. It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage. Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Cage feints a counter leg kick. Cage ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Burns backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cage throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Cage throws a hook but Burns blocks it. Cage slips a straight right by Burns. Cage feints a counter leg kick. Cage misses with an uppercut. #T4# Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage throws a low kick but Burns avoids it. Burns throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it. Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Burns misses the shot to the body. Burns backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. 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! Cage lands a jab to the head.
Cage looks to throw a body kick enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. Burns checks a low kick from Cage. Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab. Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cage throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Cage only half commits. Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Burns looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range. Cage misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target. Cage avoids the body shot from Burns.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Johnny Cage. Well Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor Mac Burns! Connor Mac Burns is the new heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Connor Mac Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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