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Event:
PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Brophy misses with a hook. Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2# It looks like Mikael Brophy has been cut. Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll. Xll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Xll's head. Xll misses with a hook
and Xll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Xll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Xll misses with a left hand and Brophy counters with a left to the body. Xll misses with a head kick.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Brophy moves out of range as Xll strikes. Xll on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Xll backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Xll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A swing and a miss from Brophy. Xll throws a big counter head kick but Brophy avoids it with no problem. Brophy 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. Xll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brophy counters with a right hand to the body. Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xll is out of range and Brophy settles back down. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Xll misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a nice body kick.
Brophy thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll clobbers Brophy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brophy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Xll can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brophy and Xll drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brophy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Brophy! After the fight, Mikael Brophy 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:
PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Amaury scores with a kick to the midsection. Amaury throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amaury. A nice combination there by Xll.
#CUT2# It looks like Mozes Amaury has been cut. Amaury misses with a hook to the body
and Xll counters with a head kick. That will keep Amaury thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Amaury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xll tries a quick counter leg kick but Amaury is wise to it. A nice inside leg kick there by Amaury. That's going to slow Xll down. Amaury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Xll closes the distance and clinches. Xll blocks a body shot from Amaury. Amaury misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll misses with a punch to the body.
Amaury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Amaury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Xll.
Amaury is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut. Amaury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xll just stands there and leans against the cage. A body shot lands from Xll.
Xll can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
A short right from Xll. Xll taking a breather.#T1##TD# Amaury pulls guard successfully.
Xll sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2# Amaury is working an open guard so Xll takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. A slow jab from Amaury misses its intended target. Amaury throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Amaury lands a nice shot to the body.
Xll misses with a straight left. Amaury throws a sloppy body shot
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. Xll 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. Amaury bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Amaury looks to land a body kick but Xll moved away. Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Amaury swings for the body but Xll moves out of range.
#T2# Nice uppercut lands for Amaury. That snapped Xll's head back.
Xll misses the jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Xll throws a lazy body kick and Amaury counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Xll pushes Amaury up against the cage in a clinch. Xll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xll pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Xll misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Amaury. Amaury misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Xll.
Amaury jumps guard but Xll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Xll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xll throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amaury is keeping busy. Xll throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Xll lands an elbow that stopped Amaury in his tracks for a moment. Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xll throws a head punch that misses. Amaury throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll. Xll pushes Amaury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Amaury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Amaury blocks a body shot from Xll. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll. Xll lands a left hand.
#CUT2# Mozes Amaury's cut is getting worse. Xll is pushing Amaury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land. Nice body punch from Xll - that landed with a thud.
Xll lands a damaging elbow. A short uppercut from Xll. #CUT2# Mozes Amaury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll. #T4# Xll lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Xll tries a body shot but Amaury blocks it.
Xll lands with a right to the head. #CUT2# Jeez, Mozes Amaury's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut. Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mozes Amaury's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll 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:
PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Judea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Judea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xll replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judea blocks it well. Judea slips a jab from Xll. Xll throws a body punch but Judea moves out of range. Judea connects with a leg kick. Xll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Xll walks into a straight right hand from Judea. Xll misses with a double jab
and Judea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Judea throws a body kick that misses. A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Xll lands a jab to the nose. Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea. Xll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Xll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judea. Judea scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll misses with a straight left. Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Xll misses. #T1# Judea throws a jab but it's blocked by Xll. Xll checks a low kick from Judea. Xll tries to clinch up. Judea wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range. Xll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Xll misses with a low kick as Judea jumps back. Judea on the wrong end of a nice jab. Judea jabs Xll right on the nose. Xll blinks but takes it well. Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Judea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Judea connects with a single shot there. A punch lands to the side of Xll 's head but he takes it in his stride. Judea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xll throws a fast counter high kick but Judea manages to duck under it in time. Xll throws a big shot that misses. Judea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Xll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judea. Judea obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Judea.#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! Judea lands a jab to the head.
Judea misses with a straight right. The crowd cheers as Xll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judea doesn't seem phased though. Xll is looking to slow Judea down with leg kicks. Judea tries to land a front kick but Xll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea misses with a wild body shot. Judea misses with a wild body shot. Xll throws a fast counter high kick but Judea manages to duck under it in time. An inside leg kick lands from Judea. Judea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing. Judea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
A big right from Xll misses. #T3# Judea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll throws a fast counter high kick but Judea manages to duck under it in time. Judea keeps the fight on the outside. A combination from Judea does no damage. Xll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judea counters with a left to the body. Judea blocks a head kick by Xll.
Xll throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot. Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Judea checks a leg kick nicely. A swing and a miss from Xll. Xll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Good leg kick by Judea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xll connects with a looping right hand.
Judea misses with a hook. Xll ducked under it nicely. #T4# Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Judea's corner calls for a 1-2. Judea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xll moves out of range as Judea throws a body kick.
Xll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Judea thumps Xll with a low kick. Judea misses with a body shot
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. Judea throws a body shot but no joy. Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xll throws the kick towards the body but Judea avoids it. It looked like Judea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll. Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Judea throwing a counter right hand but Xll manages to avoid it. Xll connects with a jab. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xll crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Judea - the referee stops the clock and Xll gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Judea. Xll manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xll, as that shot connected.
Xll checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Xll misses its intended target. Judea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Judea dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Xll looks to land a body kick but Judea moved away. Xll thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Judea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll. Judea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Xll tries to clinch but Judea is having none of it. Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll.
Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judea moves away. Judea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xll is out of range. Xll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Xll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Xll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Xll misses the target. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judea gets off balance looking for a body kick and Xll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Judea clobbers Xll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Judea lands a body shot.
Judea misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming. Nice shot lands for Judea.#T1# Judea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xll will feel that in the morning. Nice uppercut lands for Judea. That snapped Xll's head back.
Judea misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Judea misses with an uppercut. Xll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good standup being displayed there by Judea as he connects with a hook. Judea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. Judea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Xll tries to clinch up. It appears Judea was looking to counter with a kick there. Xll misses with a wild body shot. Xll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judea is out of range. Xll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Judea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll.#T2# Xll misses with a body kick. Judea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Xll takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick lands from Judea. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xll might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Judea has got the better of the exchanges. Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll.
Xll now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Xll lands a jab to the nose. Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Judea digs a good body shot into Xll's ribs. Judea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Xll throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily. Stan Judea is winning the standup battle so far. Judea takes one on the button. Judea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Judea walks into a left hand. Judea feints and then cracks Xll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xll down. Xll throws a chopping leg kick but Judea manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Judea quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3# Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea. Judea keeps the fight on the outside. Xll pushes Judea away with a front kick. Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Xll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judea momentarily.
Judea blocks a head kick by Xll.
Xll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judea to score with a decent uppercut. Judea tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it. Judea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xll there as he acknowledges the shot. Judea swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll. Judea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Xll connects with a solid leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Judea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xll. A head kick misses from Judea. Xll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes. Judea blocks a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Judea. Judea misses with a hook. Judea swings away with a leg kick that misses. Xll loads up on a big right hand but Judea slips the punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xll, right into the meat.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands. 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 Stan Judea will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Judea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judea can pounce on him.
Xll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judea. Judea looks for the body kick but Xll saw that one coming. Xll throws a body punch but Judea moves out of range. A jab from Judea finds it's way through Xll's defenses. Judea misses with a hook. A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Xll moves out of range of the strikes. Xll throws a leg kick but Judea sees it coming and checks it nicely. Xll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a nice inside leg kick. Judea lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily. Xll misses with a head kick.
Xll throws a head kick but Judea moves out of range.
Xll throws out a leg kick but Judea moves out of range and Xll only half commits. #T1# Judea throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Xll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xll lands a lovely overhand right. Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Judea feinted there with a counter leg kick. A jab from Xll misses. Judea cracks Xll with an open hand slap. Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Xll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Xll throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily. Judea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll. Judea connects with a solid leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Judea 's head but he takes it in his stride. Judea is looking to chop away at Xll's legs. Stan Judea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Judea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Judea slips under a jab. Judea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Judea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xll. Xll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea. Xll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xll misses with a body kick. Xll throws a jab when Judea was well out of range. Judea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xll counters with a lovely straight right hand! Xll thumps Judea with a low kick. Judea throws a body shot but no joy. Judea scores with a leg kick.
Judea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judea connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Xll misses with a low kick.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xll defending well as Judea loads up on a big left hand. Judea slips a straight right by Xll. Xll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Judea lands a head kick. Xll smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A kick lands to the mid section there for Judea. Judea throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Judea.
Judea takes a swing at Xll's ribcage but misses. Xll throws a body punch but Judea moves out of range. Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Judea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Xll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xll throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Xll misses. #T4# Judea connects with a jab. Judea lands a lovely overhand right. Xll is looking to clinch. Judea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judea. Judea obviously looking to wear him down.
Xll explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Judea misses with a hook. Xll ducked under it nicely. Judea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xll is able to avoid easily. Judea connects with a crisp jab. Xll is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Judea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xll has time to react. Xll looks to land a combination but Judea avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Stan Judea showed his dominance in that final round. Well Judea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Judea! A relieved looking Stan Judea 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:
CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod. MacLeod motions for Xll to come forward. MacLeod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Xll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Xll missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Xll misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and MacLeod counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Xll wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MacLeod manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Xll wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Xll looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacLeod passes into side control! Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Xll misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1##SUB2# MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Xll is not content to let MacLeod control the position. My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that MacLeod has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! MacLeod remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Xll is trying to work for a sweep but MacLeod has mounted him! Xll is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back! #T2# Xll tries to escape but MacLeod has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Xll prevents MacLeod from getting a body triangle. Xll tries to break free.
#SUB2# Xll preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacLeod. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Xll is keeping busy.
MacLeod is trying to stick to Xll's back but Xll is turning into MacLeod. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacLeod's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xll.#SUB2# MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xll wants to get up but he can't break MacLeod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Xll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now. Xll showing good wrestling skills to control the position. MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Xll from controlling successfully. MacLeod seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Xll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard. Xll trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom. Xll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. MacLeod has a closed guard, preventing Xll from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! MacLeod scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Xll wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Xll throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily. MacLeod throws out a counter right but Xll avoids it with no problem. MacLeod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Xll looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xll, as that shot connected.
#CUT# It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut. MacLeod darts in looking for a takedown but Xll gets double underhooks and turns MacLeod into the cage. Xll appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Xll lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head. MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll. MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well. MacLeod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# MacLeod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Xll bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1# An inside leg kick from Xll misses. Xll lands a high kick!
Xll tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. An inside leg kick lands from MacLeod. MacLeod misses with a low kick. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Xll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL# MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Xll has taken the fight into the clinch. MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Xll pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow. Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but Xll forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod. Xll wants to stall.
#T2# Xll is defending well against a takedown attempt. Xll has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xll walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll. MacLeod is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll 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. MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range. Xll throwing a counter right hand but MacLeod manages to avoid it. Xll digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
#T3# Xll swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacLeod counters with a thumping low kick. MacLeod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Xll is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Xll blocks a leg kick. Xll is looking to counter punch. MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range. Xll checks a low kick from MacLeod. Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod. Xll connects with a body shot. Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far. Xll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a leg kick. Good work by Xll as he checks the leg kick. MacLeod lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily. MacLeod moves out of range of the leg kick from Xll. MacLeod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll. Xll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet. MacLeod blocks a jab.#CL# Xll gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MacLeod is looking for a takedown. Xll throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll. MacLeod is breathing heavily. Xll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Xll 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. MacLeod with the counter takedown but Xll avoids it easily. Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll misses with a body shot.
MacLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll. Xll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. MacLeod throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacLeod. Xll misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Xll's guard.#SUB# Xll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Xll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLeod defends well. Xll wants to stand and escape but MacLeod is having none of it. #T1# Xll tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Xll working for submissions but it's allowed MacLeod to get to half guard.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time. MacLeod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Xll tries to roll over but MacLeod keeps him under control.#SUB2# MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Xll actively working from the bottom here. MacLeod works his foot free and advances to mount. MacLeod with the ground and pound from mount. #T3# MacLeod trying to control but Xll is having none of it. Xll is desperately trying to improve his position but MacLeod has a good base and remains in mount. MacLeod wants to control the pace but Xll is squirming around nicely. MacLeod avoids the attempt from Xll to control. Xll is working to get back to half guard.
Xll wants to control but MacLeod is having none of it. Xll is looking to improve his position but MacLeod isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. MacLeod lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xll hang on? Xll is looking to get to half guard. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacLeod cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! MacLeod is hanging on to Xll's back as he tries to escape.
Xll just trying to survive but MacLeod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2# MacLeod looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod! Connor MacLeod 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:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1# Okunaba looks for the body kick but Xll saw that one coming. Xll scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut. Okunaba throws a sloppy body shot
#KD# and Xll counters with a head kick that drops Okunaba to the mat! Okunaba scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC# Okunaba is rocked! Xll throws an uppercut from hell that sends Okunaba clean off his feet! He's out cold! Xll stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramses Xll! An out of breath Ramses Xll 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:
CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Xll is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown. Xll lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut. Xll misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Xll rushes Bizarria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Bizarria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Xll misses the shot to the body. #T1# Xll throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xll! Xll is trying to improve his position. Xll is trying to control Bizarria's posture but Bizarria avoids it. Xll is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bizarria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xll, who protects the arm well. Xll is looking for a sweep. Xll stops Bizarria from passing to mount. Xll has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The strikes coming from Bizarria are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Xll is looking to reverse the position.#T2# Bizarria misses with the ground and pound. Xll regains half guard.#SUB# Bizarria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bizarria. Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bizarria slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead. Xll keeps control of the position for the meantime. Xll pushes Bizarria off looking to stand but Bizarria dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Xll trying to control but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Xll looking for submissions off his back. Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots. Xll is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bizarria lands a nice short elbow. Xll is refusing to be controlled, as Bizarria sits in half guard. Xll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bizarria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bizarria's back!#T4# Xll is trying to stick to Bizarria's back but Bizarria is turning into Xll. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xll's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bizarria. Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Xll keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass. Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses. Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Xll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Bizarria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bizarria has managed to get both his arms back between Xll's legs - danger averted. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Xll blocks nicely. 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 Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Xll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizarria checks it well. Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll lands with a cross. Xll throws a hook but Bizarria avoids it easily. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll misses with a double jab
#TD# so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Xll manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Xll. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Xll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizarria manages to avoid it.#T1# Bizarria staying out of range there. Xll misses the shot to the body. Xll throws a looping overhand right but Bizarria ducks down to avoid it. Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizarria is just out of range. Xll misses with a hook. Bizarria ducked under it nicely. Bizarria avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Xll throws the left hand but Bizarria avoids the punch easily. Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Xll throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xll won't be happy with that. Bizarria tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# Bizarria landing strikes. Bizarria is putting a hurting on Xll here, landing some big shots from side control. Bizarria working the body and head with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll is looking to regain half guard here but Bizarria keeps moving and retains side control. Bizarria throws an elbow but Xll slips to the side and avoids it well. Xll is trying to get back to his feet. Bizarria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xll is avoiding damage well.
Bizarria creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Xll is not content to let Bizarria control the position. Bizarria working the body and head with strikes. #T3# Bizarria trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom. Xll managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bizarria.
You can see the frustration on Xll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bizarria working the ground and pound but Xll is defending the strikes. Xll is looking for a sweep. Bizarria is looking to take a break and control but Xll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Xll is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Xll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bizarria lands some shots froms side control. Bizarria is staying tight to Xll's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bizarria cracks Xll with a big elbow. Xll looking for a sweep but Bizarria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Xll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bizarria looking to finish Xll with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xll!#ROC# Xll is rocked! Bizarria punishing his opponent with strikes. Xll is still in real trouble! Can Bizarria finish him? Oooh a big shot lands for Bizarria! Xll is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 229
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Cobblepot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Xll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL# Xll gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cobblepot scores with an uppercut up the middle. Xll digs a right hand underneath Cobblepot's ribcage. Cobblepot let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobblepot. Xll tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land. Cobblepot blocking some punches.
Cobblepot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut. Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll misses with a punch to the body.
Xll can't find room to land a body shot as Cobblepot controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Xll.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xll. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Xll lands a nice uppercut. Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses. Xll tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage. Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobblepot. Xll lands a shot to the body. Cobblepot looks winded! Xll looks to throw an elbow but misses. Xll misses with an elbow strike.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Xll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Xll misses with an elbow over the top. Good body shot from Xll.
Xll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards. Xll lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Oswald Cobblepot has been cut. Xll scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll misses with some punches.
Xll comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Xll misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Cobblepot is rocked! Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot is still on wobbly legs! Can Xll finish him?#KD# Xll drops Cobblepot onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cobblepot is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Xll is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short right from Xll on the inside. Xll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xll tries a body shot but Cobblepot blocks it.
Xll lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards. Cobblepot letting Xll take a breather here.#KD# Xll lands a vicious elbow to the side of Cobblepot's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Xll tries to finish him with strikes but Cobblepot still seems able to defend himself so Xll steps back and lets Cobblepot get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game. Xll slips under a jab. Xll slips a straight right by Cobblepot. Xll thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body. Cobblepot seems to have recovered his senses. Xll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head.#T3# Cobblepot is holding his hands too far apart here. Xll throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cobblepot is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramses Xll! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1# Xll blocks the body kick.
Xll swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll. Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with the body kick and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Xll cracks Okunaba with a good jab. Okunaba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okunaba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xll blocks it well. Xll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Okunaba scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Xll lands a body punch. Xll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Xll avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Xll lands a hook to the side of the head. Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Okunaba blocks an elbow strike from Xll.
Xll working aggressively here.
Xll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Xll tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage. Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba avoids the elbow strike from Xll, against the cage.
A short right from Xll. Xll lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards. Xll avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Xll working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land. Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xll is defending well for now. Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Xll is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body. Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Xll lands an uppercut. Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Xll lands an elbow inside that Okunaba shrugs off. Xll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards. Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow. Nice elbow from Xll. Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll lands an elbow inside. A short left from Xll. Xll can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Xll blocks it.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Xll is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Xll.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body. Okunaba looks winded! A short left from Xll. Okunaba tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xll is defending well for now. Xll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Xll lands an uppercut. Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# Xll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll. Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Xll gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Xll stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xll scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head. Xll digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank. Xll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Okunaba takes an elbow to the forehead. Xll controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Xll. Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Xll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body. Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Xll avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage. Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Xll blocks it.
#T4# Xll lands a hook to the side of the head. Xll looking to slow down the pace here. Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside. Okunaba being controlled against the cage. Xll slowing the pace effectively. Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Xll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD# Xll drops Okunaba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okunaba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Okunaba is rocked! Xll pushes Okunaba against the cage. Xll is working some dirty boxing. Xll pushes off with a quick right hook! Okunaba goes down! Okunaba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Xll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Xll tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Severn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well. Severn misses with a looping right. Severn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Severn slips under a jab. Xll scores with a jab to the body. Xll takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses. Severn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT# It looks like Chris Severn has been cut. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Severn lands with a nice combination. Xll backs away looking to recover. Severn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Xll misses the shot to the body. #T1# Severn staying out of range there. A solid leg kick lands there for Severn.
Xll throws out a powerful jab. Severn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xll's head.#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.#KD# Xll lands a big head kick that sends Severn tumbling to the mat! Xll takes a step backwards and waves Severn back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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# Xll lands a big uppercut and Severn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Severn looks OK. Xll waves Severn back to his feet!#ROC# Severn is rocked! Xll misses with a head kick.
Severn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Xll. Xll misses with a head kick.
#T2# Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range. Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range. Xll misses with a head kick.
Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Xll looks to land a combination but Severn avoids it well. Severn throws a fast counter high kick but Xll manages to duck under it in time. Severn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Severn looks to land a body kick but Xll moved away. Severn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT# That has opened up Chris Severn's cut even more. Severn misses with a double jab
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Severn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xll! Severn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Severn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xll struggling a bit here.#T4# Xll is trying to get back to half guard. Xll is looking to get back to his feet here but Severn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Xll's back. Severn trying to control. Xll is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Xll wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that 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! #R2# Xll avoids the head kick by Severn.
Xll blocks a head kick by Severn.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xll swings widly with a right hand
and Severn counters with a nice leg kick. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severn.
Nice body kick from Severn. Severn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing. Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Severn.#T1# Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Severn stalks Xll and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xll's face. Xll staggers backwards, shaken. Severn moves out of range of the strikes. Xll thows a left - swing and a miss! Severn avoids the body shot from Xll.
Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Xll throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Severn just misses with a punch to the body.
Xll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severn.#T2# Severn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Severn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll. Xll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xll misses with a wild body shot. Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Severn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Severn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Severn throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot. Severn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xll misses with a jab to the body
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn. Severn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Xll blocks a head kick by Severn.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Xll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Xll looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range. Xll throws the left hand but Severn avoids the punch easily. Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Xll misses with a double jab.
Severn connects with a leg kick. Xll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Severn avoids the head kick by Xll.
Severn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# Severn avoids the body shot from Xll.
Severn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far. Severn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A swing and a miss from Xll. Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xll. Xll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Severn. Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Xll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# A big left from Xll misses. Severn feints the counter takedown. Severn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xll under the eye. Severn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xll connects with a body shot. Xll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Xll misses with a double jab.
Severn throws a fast counter high kick but Xll manages to duck under it in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Severn doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick misses from Xll. Severn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn. Severn tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Severn walks into a stiff left hand from Xll. Severn misses with the body kick and Xll counters with a nice uppercut. Severn slips under a jab. Severn throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Xll. Xll throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range. Severn goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A head kick misses from Severn. Severn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Xll as he connects with a hook. Xll checks a low kick from Severn. Xll lands a glancing blow to the side of Severn's head.#CUT# The cut above Chris Severn's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Xll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around? Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll misses with an uppercut
and Severn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Xll throws out a powerful jab. Severn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xll momentarily.
Xll misses with a body punch
and Severn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll throws a body kick that misses. Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Severn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Severn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Severn misses with a head kick.
Xll misses with a looping right. Severn lands a jab-cross combination. Xll moves out of range as Severn throws a body kick.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Severn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A decent looking body kick lands there for Xll. Xll lands a nice hook to Severn's body. Severn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Decent striking displayed by Xll there. A shot to the liver by Severn. Beautiful body shot. Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Severn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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! Xll scores with a head kick.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick. Xll throws a quick counter kick to the body but Severn avoids it. A head kick misses from Xll. Severn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xll throws out the jab. Xll misses with a head kick.
Severn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xll if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Xll showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xll, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll 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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CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Xll throws a wild body kick that Bizarria sees coming a mile off. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Xll misses. Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Xll swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Bizarria counters with a single leg into guard. Xll didn't expect that. Xll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizarria throwing strikes but missing. Xll is trying to control the position but Bizarria postures up. Bizarria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now. #T1# Bizarria throwing strikes but missing. Bizarria won't allow Xll to sweep him here. Xll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizarria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xll works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bizarria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bizarria scoring with some ground and pound. Bizarria trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom. #T2# Bizarria preventing the sweep. Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Xll is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizarria is controlling him. Bizarria throwing strikes but missing. Xll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Xll trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bizarria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Xll tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Xll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Xll wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Xll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bizarria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xll's head.#SUB2# Xll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bizarria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bizarria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bizarria lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Bizarria throws a strike but Xll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Xll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bizarria is pulling down on Xll's head. It's preventing any offense from Xll, at least for the moment. Xll wants to control from the top but Bizarria keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Xll wants to get up but he can't break Bizarria's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Xll wants to control from the top but Bizarria keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Xll misses with a head kick.
Bizarria takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2# It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut. Xll looks to land a left hand but Bizarria moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Bizarria. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Bizarria moves out of range easily. Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizarria moves away. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a lazy head kick #TD# so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Xll working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Xll has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bizarria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Bizarria makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bizarria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bizarria content to stall in guard here. Xll is trying to keep Bizarria in close.
Bizarria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses. Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xll works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Xll is adopting a defensive guard. Bizarria passes into half guard. Xll tries to roll over but Bizarria keeps him under control. Bizarria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Xll tries to get to full guard but Bizarria has control of the leg. #T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bizarria connects with a nice short shot to Xll's temple. Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bizarria is working away from the top position though. Bizarria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xll defending well though. Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Xll's head. Ground and pound from Bizarria. Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bizarria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Bizarria is working for a kimura but Xll is defending it quite comfortably.
Xll manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Xll keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully. Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Xll is looking to sweep but instead, Bizarria has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Xll wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
Bizarria slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria'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. #R3# Xll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Xll misses with a hook. Bizarria ducked under it nicely. Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown. Xll lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizarria takes a kick to the side of the head. Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizarria doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Xll misses with a looping left. Bizarria staying out of range there. Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Bizarria moves out of range of the strikes. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.#T2# A jab from Xll misses. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizarria is able to avoid easily. Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bizarria avoids the head kick by Xll.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Xll scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Xll throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Xll has one foot on Bizarria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3# Xll looks to land a body kick but Bizarria moved away. Bizarria moves out of range as Xll strikes. Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Xll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xll looks to throw the jab but Bizarria is out of range. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bizarria looking to pass the guard. Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Xll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Xll is looking for a triangle but Bizarria pushes his legs off easily.
Xll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Xll wants to get back to his feet but Bizarria passes into half guard.
Xll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria'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. #R4# Xll with a hook. Xll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizarria. Xll throws a hook but Bizarria avoids it easily. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Bizarria slips a straight right by Xll. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll missing with a left hand there. Bizarria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a right hand that misses
#TD# so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Xll keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully. #T1# Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bizarria wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving. Bizarria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Xll keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully. Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Xll pulls Bizarria in to control the position. Bizarria lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Xll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Xll can't keep his opponent in guard - Bizarria advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Xll on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bizarria seems to be looking for submissions.
Xll trying to hold on to Bizarria's head to control him but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Xll's head. #SUB# Bizarria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bizarria is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Bizarria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots. Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Bizarria is looking for a kimura here.
Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head. Xll wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Bizarria is working for a kimura but Xll is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# Xll is looking to escape. Bizarria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Xll is trying to stand.
Bizarria working Xll over with strikes. #SUB# Bizarria wants to work for an arm triangle but Xll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Xll is staying active underneath Bizarria, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bizarria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC# Xll is rocked!#ES2# Xll kicks off Bizarria and gets to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria had his way with Ramses Xll in that round. The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Xll misses with an uppercut. Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away. Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Xll misses with a body shot.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizarria avoids the head kick by Xll.
Some wild striking there from Xll.
#T1# Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll. Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Xll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Xll avoids it well and moves away. Xll throws a head kick but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria avoids the head kick by Xll.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it. Xll throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xll won't be happy with that. Xll is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Xll is not content to let Bizarria control the position. #SUB# Bizarria is trying to get an arm triangle but Xll is defending well. Xll manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bizarria landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Xll is pressing down on Bizarria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Xll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bizarria stands up over Xll, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Xll blocks nicely. Xll trying to control the position.
Bizarria scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bizarria stands up over Xll, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses. Bizarria postures up in Xll's guard and throws a big left but Xll blocks it. Bizarria advances position into side control! Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Xll looking for a sweep but Bizarria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Bizarria looking to control and managing it successfully. Xll taking shots to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Xll is squirming around, avoiding Bizarria's attempts to control the action. Bizarria raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight! Luciano Bizarria showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bizarria has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria! Luciano Bizarria retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
CEFC 286
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Xll throws a hook to the side of Bizarria's head but Bizarria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Xll misses. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xll throws a head kick that misses. Xll throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES# Xll kicks Bizarria off and gets to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bizarria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Xll falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES# Xll scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1# Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll throws a head kick but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but Xll avoids it easily. Bizarria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab lands there for Xll.#CUT# It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut. A jab from Xll misses. Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bizarria avoids a kick to the body.
Xll lands the left hand. Nice uppercut there from Xll.#T2# Bizarria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well. Xll takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses. Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Xll throws a hook but Bizarria blocks it. Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bizarria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll. Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Xll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Bizarria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xll's guard.#ES# Xll is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xll. Xll scores with a nice hook to the head. Xll is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizarria is keeping busy.#T3# Bizarria goes for a takedown attempt but Xll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xll lands a jab to Bizarria's midsection. Xll swings for the body but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll misses with a right hand #TD2# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Xll is not content to let Bizarria control the position.#T4# Xll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bizarria throwing strikes but missing. Bizarria won't allow Xll to sweep him here. Xll is trying to control the position but Bizarria postures up. Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Xll blocks nicely. Bizarria lands a couple of elbows. Bizarria won't allow Xll to sweep him here. Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut. That's time! Xll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Xll throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Xll is holding on to half guard well. Xll is refusing to be controlled, as Bizarria sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bizarria connects with a nice short shot to Xll's temple. Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head. Xll is trying to control but Bizarria manages to pass to mount!
Xll is looking to get to half guard.#T1# Bizarria lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bizarria lands a big shot there that rocks Xll but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2# Xll is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Xll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Xll is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bizarria lands a big elbow - Xll is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Xll is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria! Luciano Bizarria is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
CEFC 284
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Frost tries for a takedown but Xll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Frost throws a lazy head kick and Xll counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt. Frost throws a head kick that misses. Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. A punch combination from Xll misses. Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Frost misses. A combination from Frost does no damage. Xll throws a hook but Frost blocks it. A punch combination from Frost misses. Xll misses with a straight left. Xll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost. 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! Frost throws a right hand that Xll ducks under and follows up with a left that Xll also avoids with ease. Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll scores with a punch to the head.#T1# Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Xll takes a body punch but keeps moving. A head kick misses from Xll. Frost throws a leg kick but Xll moved away. Frost dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Frost's head and hops out. Xll is looking to counter with head kicks. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Frost thuds a left hand into Xll's body. Frost tries a low kick but Xll avoids it. Xll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Frost throws a lazy head kick #KD# and Xll counters with a head kick that drops Frost to the mat! Frost scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC# Frost is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Frost scores with a three punch combo!
Xll takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses. Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow. Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xll's head backwards. Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slow jab from Xll misses its intended target. Xll throws a shot to the body.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Frost wants to clinch up but Xll keeps it at a distance. An attempted straight right counter from Xll misses the target. Xll lands the left hand.#CL2# Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Xll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not. #T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Xll - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost lands with a left to the head. Xll tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage. Frost tries to break the clinch but Xll is controlling the position. Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Frost throws a right and a left that both miss. Frost tries to clinch there but Xll circles away.
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xll. Frost shrugs it off though. Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Xll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Xll slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#T4# A combination from Xll does no damage. That kick from Xll tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on. 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! Frost jabs Xll to the body, keeping him at a distance. Frost thows a leg kick but Xll checks it and Xll counters with a head kick. #CL2# Frost darts in and clinches Xll up against the cage. Frost prevents a body shot from Xll. Frost misses with some punches.
Frost is working for takedown but Xll is calmly controlling the position for now. Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost. Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch. Xll misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Xll. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Xll. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost. Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short left from Xll. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Frost throws a nice outside leg kick. Xll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Xll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD# Xll lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Xll takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish! Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Xll finish him?#CUT# It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut. Frost looks to clinch and Xll counters with a big right hand! Oh Frost is in trouble here! Xll follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll retains his light heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 281
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1# Xll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burgundy checks it well. Xll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burgundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xll under the eye. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgundy. A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses. Nice body punch from Burgundy. Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick. Burgundy with a hook. Burgundy misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Xll. Burgundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Xll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy. A big left from Burgundy misses. Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burgundy misses with the body kick and Xll counters with a nice body shot. Burgundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Xll. #T1# Xll dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xll checks a leg kick nicely. Decent striking displayed by Xll there.#CUT2# It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut. Xll checks a leg kick. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xll walks into a straight right hand from Burgundy. Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Xll ducks down to avoid it. Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Xll throws the left hand but Burgundy avoids the punch easily. Burgundy misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming. Xll ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy. Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burgundy doesn't seem bothered though. Xll misses with a straight left. Xll throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range. Burgundy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xll counter with a right hand. Burgundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xll.#ROC# Xll is rocked! Burgundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgundy scrambles back to his feet. Xll has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Burgundy throws a quick inside leg kick. Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
A punch combination from Xll misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Xll. Burgundy misses with a leg kick letting Xll counter with a right hand. Xll moves out of range of the leg kick from Burgundy. Xll shapes to counter with a head kick. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Xll! Burgundy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll is the new light heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 119
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1# Fo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Xll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Fo clinches up with Xll and pushes him back against the cage. Fo tries to pull guard but Xll holds him up against the cage and eventually Fo drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll misses with a straight right. #TD2# Fo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xll is trying to defend but Fo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Xll has one foot on Fo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A swing and a miss from Xll. Fo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Xll throwing a counter right hand but Fo manages to avoid it. Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Fo. A head kick misses from Xll. Horrible takedown attempt by Fo or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad. #T1# Fo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Xll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Xll misses. Fo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xll defends well and Fo ends up having to push Xll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT# It looks like Tung Fo has been cut. Fo tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xll's waist but Xll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fo off to one side. Xll misses the jab. Fo with the counter takedown but Xll avoids it easily. Fo drops his hands momentarily and Xll needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Fo just on the top of the head. Fo drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Fo - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramses Xll! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 338: Slater vs BK
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Gilas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Xll's leg but Xll calmly moves out of range. Xll tried to counter with a leg kick but Gilas avoided it. Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilas. Xll misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely. Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Xll blocks a head kick by Gilas.
Gilas takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut. Xll misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Xll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gilas scores with a push 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! Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range. Gilas blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Xll. Gilas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Xll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gilas misses with a body kick. Gilas 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. Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilas, right into the meat.
Gilas thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gilas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll missing with a left hand there. Gilas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilas slips under a jab from Xll.#T2# Gilas misses with a straight left. Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas.#CL2# Gilas has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gilas lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2# Xll is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gilas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xll to the mat. Xll regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Gilas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now. Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Gilas lands a couple of elbows. Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Xll wants to stand and escape but Gilas is having none of it. Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Xll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilas is aware though and is defending well. Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Xll keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #SUB# Xll has his foot on Gilas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Xll working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB# Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Xll's legs - danger averted. Xll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there. Xll controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself. Gilas connects with a couple of short punches. Gilas preventing the sweep. Xll is trying to keep Gilas in close.
Xll is looking to sweep but instead, Gilas has passed into half guard.
Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilas is working away from the top position though. Gilas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Gilas throws out a loose jab but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Xll down. Xll scores with a spinning back kick! Gilas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Xll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Gilas is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. Gilas takes one on the button. Xll takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Xll cracks Gilas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Xll moves out of range easily. Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll. Gilas scores with a jab. Xll acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gilas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gilas misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xll. Xll throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xll pinned against the cage. Xll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #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! Xll misses with an uppercut. Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! Xll thows a left - swing and a miss! Xll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGilas. Gilas throws a push kick but Xll slaps the foot to one side. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilas. Xll misses with a head kick.
Gilas only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gilas throws a low kick but Xll moves out of range easily. Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll is looking to counter punch. Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gilas misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# A head kick misses from Xll. Gilas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gilas connects with an inside leg kick. Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gilas throws a leg kick but Xll sees it coming and checks it nicely. Xll is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Xll checks a leg kick nicely. Gilas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll. Gilas throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Gilas. Xll throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it. Gilas thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gilas throws a push kick but Xll slaps the foot to one side. Xll throws a right and a left that both miss. Xll misses with a looping right.#T4# Gilas connects with a solid leg kick. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas counters with a straight right hand. Xll lands a jab to the head.
Gilas blocks the body kick.
Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll lands a jab.#CL2# Gilas clinches up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Xll.
Xll's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Xll letting Gilas take a breather here. Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Xll.
Xll stalling in the clinch but Gilas improves position. Xll working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gilas connects with a crisp jab. Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xll throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range. Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gilas. The fight stays on the outside here - Gilas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gilas tries to work over Xll's front leg with a kick but Xll checks it. Xll misses with a straight right. Gilas lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Neil Gilas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Xll blocks the low kick. That kick from Gilas tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Gilas scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Xll throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gilas tries a head kick but it misses.
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas lands a nice looking body shot.
Gilas misses with the body kick and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gilas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Gilas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gilas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily. Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gilas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. Gilas cracks Xll with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Gilas misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Gilas. Xll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gilas misses with a low kick. Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Gilas throws a big shot that misses. Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Xll misses with a left hand and Gilas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Xll down. Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas misses with a head kick.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Xll.
Gilas moves away from the strike by Xll. Gilas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Xll throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Xll. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Gilas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Gilas drives through and clinches with Xll against the cage.
Xll takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilas. Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Xll - that landed with a thud.
Xll throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gilas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll lands an elbow inside that Gilas shrugs off. Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gilas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas! During a confident post fight interview, Neil Gilas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# BK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Xll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. BK connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back. BK moves out of range as Xll strikes. BK defending well as Xll loads up on a big left hand. BK's corner calls for a 1-2. BK obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Xll blocks a head kick by BK.
BK avoids the head kick by Xll.
BK throws out a token jab with nothing on it. BK scores with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Xll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that BK 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. BK uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll. BK feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ouch! a nice leg kick from BK, right into the meat.
We've been told by Xll's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll throws a head kick but BK moves out of range.
BK lunges at Xll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xll's hand. #T1# BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xll throws out the jab. BK throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BK cracks Xll with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from BK finds it's way through Xll's defenses. Nice shot by BK. BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A head kick by BK misses and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xll checks a leg kick. BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BK throws the kick towards the body but Xll avoids it. Xll is looking to land body kicks. Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BK. Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BK throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily. BK blocks a head kick by Xll.
#TD2# BK drives through with a takedown into guard. Xll is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea. BK scoring with some ground and pound. BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xll swivels though and keeps the full guard. BK with a nice head shot there. Xll is trying to control the position but BK postures up. BK looking to pass the guard. Xll controls BK momentarily but BK frees himself. BK pushes down on Xll's leg and manages to get into half guard. Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BK scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# BK is thwarting Xll's attempts to control the position. BK slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead. Xll wants to get back to his feet. BK looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. BK missing with the ground and pound from half guard. BK passes to side control. BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Xll is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BK off and has taken his back! Xll is controlling the position but BK somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
BK has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xll is working away from the top position though.#T4# Xll stalling. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. BK is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xll's back! BK lands shots from the back. Xll wants to control his opponent's hands but BK gets his hands free. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BK is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Xll looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Xll tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Xll digs a good body shot into BK's ribs. BK blocks a jab. Xll misses with a straight right. Xll takes a body punch but keeps moving. Xll defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand. A little feinted left hand from Xll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. BK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll. BK scores with a jab to the body. BK throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
A head kick misses from Xll. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a jab but it's blocked by BK. BK takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. BK lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily. A left lands for BK. BK throws a wild body kick that Xll sees coming a mile off.#T1# Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
Xll misses the shot to the body. BK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll looks to land a right hand but BK moved out of range. BK throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. BK lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. BK misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xll throws a hook but BK avoids it easily. BK misses with a left hand and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A nice leg kick lands there from BK. BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Xll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! BK turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# BK throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily. It looked like Xll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. BK looks to land a left hand but Xll moved out of range nicely. BK misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming. Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. BK tests Xll's chin there with a solid looking shot. Xll misses with a wild body shot. BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. BK lands with a nice body punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BK. Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BK. BK buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - BK finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. BK connects with the punch. Xll looks to throw the jab but BK is out of range. #T3# BK feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf. BK just misses with a punch to the body.
BK lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. BK lands with a straight right. Xll didn't see that one coming. BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far. BK fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# BK shoots in and bounces Xll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Xll 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. Xll is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea. BK postures up in Xll's guard and throws a big left but Xll blocks it. #T4# BK chips away with some ground and pound. Xll working a defensive guard here.
BK throws a big elbow that misses. BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Xll wants to sweep here but BK controlling him for the moment. BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Xll has wrist control. BK stopping the sweep attempt from Xll. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK. Xll wants to stand but BK is controlling the position. BK cracks Xll with a solid left hand. BK throws a big right hand that misses. Xll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Xll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# BK lands with a cross. Xll scores with a head kick. BK tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Benjamin BK has been cut. Xll moves away from the strike by BK. BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xll slips under a jab. BK misses with a leg kick and Xll counters with a nice uppercut. BK has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2# BK shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xll napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BK cracks Xll with a big right hand but Xll just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xll can't do much from the bottom here. Xll is pushing BK's head away, looking to escape. BK manages to hold on to the position though. BK lands a nice forearm strike. #T1# BK working the ground and pound. Xll wants to get back to his feet but BK drags him back down. BK scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2# Xll is rocked! Xll wants to get back to his feet but BK drags him back down. Oh Xll is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for BK! That's hurt Xll! Will he recover? BK fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK! A victorious Benjamin BK 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 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1# Farrelly misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Farrelly forces Xll back against the cage and clinches. Farrelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xll backwards. Xll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Xll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Xll trying to land knees to the body.
Farrelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Farrelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farrelly throws a leg kick but Xll sees it coming and moves out of range. Farrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xll moves away. It looked like Xll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Farrelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Farrelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jab by Farrelly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Farrelly misses its intended target. Farrelly throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Farrelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and Farrelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Farrelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Farrelly swings widly with a right hand
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. Xll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Farrelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Xll working some nice short punches in the clinch. Farrelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xll lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrelly. Xll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Xll.
A right hand to the body from Xll.
Farrelly looks winded! Farrelly throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll missing with knees to the body.
Xll scores with an uppercut up the middle. Xll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards. #T2# Xll slowing the pace effectively. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Farrelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2# Farrelly pushes Xll up against the cage in a clinch. Farrelly lands a damaging elbow. Farrelly misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xll just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farrelly's brow. Xll jumps guard but Farrelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Farrelly tries a body shot but Xll blocks it.
A short uppercut from Xll. Xll blocks an uppercut.
Xll misses with a hook from the clinch. Farrelly misses with a hook from the clinch. Xll gets through Farrelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Xll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Xll creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Farrelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Our sources have told us that Xll has been working on his elbows in the gym. Xll working aggressively here.
Xll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrelly lands a nice shot to the body. Xll tries to work over Farrelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Farrelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Farrelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Farrelly manages to break the clinch.
Xll moves out of range as Farrelly strikes. A swing and a miss from Xll. Xll bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Farrelly staying out of range there. A chopping leg kick lands by Farrelly. Seamus Farrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# Xll slips a jab from Farrelly. Xll throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrelly lands a slapping body shot.
Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farrelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farrelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xll counters with a straight right hand. Farrelly looks to land a right hand but Xll moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farrelly throws a hook but Xll blocks it. Xll swings for the body but Farrelly moves out of range.
Xll lands a body shot.
Xll works Farrelly's body with a nice hook. 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 Ramses Xll 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# Farrelly takes a swing at Xll's ribcage but misses. Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Xll misses with a low kick. Farrelly throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily. Farrelly throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot. Xll cracks Farrelly with an open hand slap. Xll looks to throw a body kick and Farrelly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Farrelly connects with a body shot. Xll lands with an overhand left. Farrelly misses with a looping right. Farrelly throws a leg kick but Xll moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrelly manages to avoid it. A big right from Farrelly misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xll crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Farrelly - the referee stops the clock and Xll gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Farrelly. Xll manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Farrelly avoids the body shot from Xll.
#T1# Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Xll's head. Farrelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Xll throws an off balance right hand
enabling Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab. Farrelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Farrelly stuns Xll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Farrelly with a nice cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Xll.
Farrelly throws a leg kick but Xll moved away. Seamus Farrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farrelly throws a chopping leg kick but Xll manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Xll moves out of range of the body kick. Farrelly misses the shot to the body. Xll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farrelly. That did some damage!#T2# Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farrelly looks to throw the jab but Xll is out of range. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Farrelly moves out of range easily. Farrelly throws an off balance right hand
and Xll counters with an inside leg kick. Farrelly lands a right hook to the body.
Farrelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll. Farrelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Farrelly is rocked! Xll throws a quick head kick that knocks Farrelly silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Xll is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramses Xll! A victorious Ramses Xll 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 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Jab by Xll. Xll throws a chopping leg kick but Loveladdy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Loveladdy avoids a kick to the body.
Loveladdy throws a quick counter head kick but Xll was just out of range. Xll scores with a shot to the body.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Xll. A counter left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses its target. Xll has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Loveladdy is landing a low percentage of strikes. Xll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loveladdy. Loveladdy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range. Loveladdy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loveladdy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xll.#T1# Xll scores with a decent looking hook. A low kick from Xll is predictable there and Loveladdy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Loveladdy checks a leg kick. Loveladdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Xll looks to land a body kick but Loveladdy moved away. Loveladdy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Xll connects with a high kick. A swing and a miss from Xll. As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way. Xll misses with a body punch
letting Loveladdy counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.#T2# Xll misses with a low kick.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. An inside leg kick lands from Xll. Xll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A jab from Xll misses. Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Loveladdy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll. Xll looks for the body kick but Loveladdy saw that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Loveladdy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Some wild striking there from Xll.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Loveladdy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Xll scores with a jab. Xll thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Loveladdy misses the target. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Loveladdy avoids the head kick by Xll.
Xll misses with a body shot.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
And Loveladdy counters with a quick kick to the body but Xll blocks it.#T4# Xll swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
And Loveladdy counters with a quick kick to the body but Xll blocks it. Xll throws a head kick that misses and Loveladdy counters with a nice leg kick. Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A punch lands to the side of Loveladdy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Loveladdy checks a leg kick. Loveladdy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Xll throws the kick towards the body but Loveladdy avoids it. Loveladdy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Xll motions for Loveladdy to come forward. Xll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Loveladdy moves out of range of the leg kick from Xll. Loveladdy throws a quick counter head kick but Xll was just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll'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# Xll throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Xll will be more careful next time no doubt. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Loveladdy moves out of range easily. Loveladdy half committed to a counter leg kick. Xll looks for the body kick but Loveladdy saw that one coming. Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Loveladdy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll. Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way. Xll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Xll. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Xll misses. Loveladdy checks a low kick from Xll. Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xll just manages to avoid it. Loveladdy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1# Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Xll swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Loveladdy dodges the punch combination from Xll.
Xll misses with a head kick.
As Xll looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Xll just gets out of the way.#T2# Xll misses with a looping right. Loveladdy half committed to a counter leg kick. Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick. Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Xll throws a front kick aimed at Loveladdy's knee but Loveladdy avoids it well. Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter. Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Xll missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Xll throws a low kick but Loveladdy moves out of range easily. It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Xll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loveladdy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Xll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loveladdy checks it well. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away. Eagle Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet. Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo. Xll throws a wild body kick that Loveladdy sees coming a mile off. Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loveladdy thinks about countering with a head kick. Xll misses with a right hand and Loveladdy counters with a nice kick to the body. Xll is breathing heavily. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
#T4# Xll misses with a low kick.
Loveladdy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Xll throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Loveladdy is looking to counter punch. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Loveladdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range. Loveladdy blocks a head kick by Xll.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Xll throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Loveladdy slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Loveladdy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Xll throws a sloppy body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Xll will be more careful next time no doubt. Xll looks to land a body kick but Loveladdy moved away. Xll misses with a body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a nice kick to the body. Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a head kick but Loveladdy moves out of range.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Xll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Xll misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a flying knee that drops Xll! Loveladdy dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy! Eagle Loveladdy retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Eagle Loveladdy 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 319: Timeless
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Laiho tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Laiho shoots in looking for a takedown. Xll tries to sprawl out of it but Laiho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Laiho tries to clinch up but Xll circles away and keeps his distance. Xll misses with a head kick.
Laiho lands a jab. Xll scores with a head kick. Laiho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Xll misses with a body kick. Laiho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll walks into a jab. Laiho fails with the takedown. Xll moves away from the strike by Laiho. Laiho dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Laiho's head and hops out. Xll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Laiho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Laiho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD# Laiho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xll was covering up waiting for the punch and Laiho finishes the takedown easily into guard. Laiho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Xll is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment. Xll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Xll has his feet on Laiho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Xll throws a shot to the body.
Laiho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Laiho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Laiho tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho throws a lazy uppercut
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice sprawl there from Xll as Laiho shoots in. Laiho throws a hook but Xll blocks it. Laiho fails in his attempt to clinch. Laiho scores with a one two! Xll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Xll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Xll throws a low kick but Laiho moves out of range easily. A big right from Xll misses. Xll throws a head kick that misses. That kick from Xll tenderised Laiho's leg. Laiho is trying to keep his angry face on. Xll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laiho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Xll dodges the punch combination from Laiho.
Xll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laiho with a body shot.#T3# Xll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laiho on the side of the head. Laiho moves out of range as Xll throws a body kick.
Laiho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xll paws at him with a jab and circles away. Laiho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Laiho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xll finds it's way round the side to connect with Laiho's head. Laiho blocks a head kick by Xll.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laiho or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad. Good standup being displayed there by Laiho as he connects with a hook.#T4# Laiho walks straight into a right hand from Xll - that's dropped him! Xll jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Laiho from any more punishment! Laiho complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ramses Xll! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Xll connects with a body shot. Xll throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it. Newton misses with a wild combination.
#KD2# Xll feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xll finish him?!
#CUT2# It looks like Cam Newton has been cut. Xll avoids the body shot from Newton.
We've been informed that Xll 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xll walks into a stiff left hand from Newton. Xll thuds his shin into the meat of Newton's side. Xll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Xll lands a right hook to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily. Xll connects with a combination that backs up Newton into the cage. Xll lands a flurry of punches that gets past Newton's guard. Newton is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Xll bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! An out of breath Ramses Xll 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:
OFC: Blood Night XLIII
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Revazshvili moves out of range easily. Revazshvili ducks right into an uppercut from Xll. Revazshvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Revazshvili with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Xll throws a wild body kick that Revazshvili sees coming a mile off. Xll lands a right hook to the body.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll scores with a shot to the body.
Xll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xll avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xll moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Revazshvili misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Revazshvili feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# Xll connects with a jab. Xll feints and then cracks Revazshvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Revazshvili down. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll throws a low kick but Revazshvili moves out of range easily. That kick from Xll tenderised Revazshvili's leg. Revazshvili is trying to keep his angry face on. Xll throws out a loose jab but Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid it. Revazshvili throws a series of punches but Xll moves out of range. Xll catches Revazshvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A head kick misses from Xll. Xll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Revazshvili digs a good hook to Xll's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Revazshvili throws a right and a left that Xll avoids nicely. #T2# Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Xll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Xll jabs Revazshvili to the body, keeping him at a distance. Xll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Revazshvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses. Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili. Xll throws a head kick but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Xll tries to sprawl out of it but Revazshvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Revazshvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Revazshvili there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3# Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Xll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Revazshvili misses the shot to the body. A good leg kick by Xll. Xll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Revazshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Xll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Xll ducks under a wild hook from Revazshvili. Xll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Revazshvili misses with a straight left. Xll misses with a looping left. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Xll.
Xll scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Xll. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Revazshvili jabs Xll to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Revazshvili blocks a leg kick. Revazshvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xll's waist but Xll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Revazshvili off to one side. Xll jabs Revazshvili to the body, keeping him at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet. Revazshvili 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.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Xll blocks it. Revazshvili misses with a body punch
and Xll counters with a leg kick. A jab from Xll misses. Revazshvili feinted with a counter takedown. Revazshvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xll throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Revazshvili lands a jab-cross combination. Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xll sees it coming and avoids it easily. Xll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Revazshvili cracks a nice hook into Xll's ribs. Xll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Revazshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll. Xll throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Revazshvili counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xll! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Revazshvili trying to control the position but Xll is working away. Xll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Revazshvili lands a nice short elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Revazshvili connects with a nice short shot to Xll's temple. Xll looks like he's trying to stand up.
Revazshvili trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom. Xll wants to get back to full guard but Revazshvili has passed into side control. Xll is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Revazshvili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Xll works his way to full guard. Good work. Revazshvili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Revazshvili passes into half guard.
Xll moves into full guard.
#T2# Revazshvili working some strikes from top position. Xll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Revazshvili controls the pace.#SUB2# Xll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Revazshvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Xll is tightening it up a little... Revazshvili has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Revazshvili reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Revazshvili taps out! Nice BJJ there by Xll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ramses Xll! A relieved looking Ramses Xll 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:
OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# Xll on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Xll defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand. Coleman slips under a jab from Xll. Coleman misses with a wild body shot. Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman looks to land a body kick but Xll moved away.#CL# Coleman pushes Xll up against the cage in a clinch. Xll lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Xll. Coleman prevents a body shot from Xll. Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Xll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xll throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Xll 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. A shot in the inside from Xll. Xll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut. A short left from Coleman. Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xll has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xll swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it. Xll lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Coleman lands an uppercut. Xll misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Xll decides to pull guard. Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Xll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Xll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# Xll is striking from the bottom but Coleman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Xll actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Xll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily. Coleman stalling. Xll is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2# Xll looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions off his back. Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Xll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Xll is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman connects with a looping right hand.
Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Xll misses with a punch on the inside.
Xll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Xll moved out of range nicely. Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Greg Coleman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Xll is looking to score with low kicks. Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman wants to clinch. Coleman lands a nice looking body shot.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
As Xll backs away, Coleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Coleman misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Xll lands a jab. Xll throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coleman is looking for a counter combo. Xll misses with a hook. Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coleman is able to avoid easily. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xll. Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Xll avoids it. Xll misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll.#T2# Xll stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A leg kick checked by Xll. Coleman tries to clinch up but Xll circles away and keeps his distance. Coleman slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Xll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Xll throws a hook but Coleman blocks it. Coleman is looking to wear down Xll with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side. Xll throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Coleman misses the shot to the body. As Coleman backs off Xll throws a huge counter combo but Coleman manages to avoid it all. Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Greg Coleman is winning the standup battle so far. Coleman misses with a wild body shot. Xll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Xll settles back down. #T3# Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Xll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet. Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coleman throws a jab when Xll was well out of range. Xll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Coleman is looking to clinch but Xll is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Xll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman. Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action! Coleman tries to clinch up. Xll defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xll manages to circle out of the way. Xll pushes Coleman away with a front kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters circle momentarily. Coleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xll. Coleman avoids a kick to the body.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick. Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Coleman cracks Xll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Xll scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramses Xll will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Coleman throws a hook but Xll avoids it easily. Xll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xll connects with a nice looking jab.
Xll scores with a jab to the body. Coleman works Xll's body with a nice hook. Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coleman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll. Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. Xll lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xll! But no joy. Coleman cracks the inside of Xll's front leg. A slapping body kick lands there for Xll. Coleman throws a series of punches but Xll moves out of range. Coleman throws a head kick but Xll moves out of range.
#T1# Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head. Coleman lands a jab to Xll's midsection. Xll throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coleman half committed to a counter leg kick. Xll slips a jab from Coleman. Xll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Coleman digs a good body shot into Xll's ribs. Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman cracks the inside of Xll's front leg. Xll throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range. Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xll paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Coleman moves forwards but Xll connects with a nice, crisp jab. Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xll now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem. Xll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.#CL# Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xll's efforts to push away. Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Xll blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land. Xll misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xll backwards. Xll misses with a punch on the inside.
Xll throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Xll working aggressively here.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xll blocks it with crossed arms. Xll working aggressively here.
#TD2# Xll pulls guard. #SUB2# Xll has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Xll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Xll throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Coleman manages to pass to side control. Xll seems a little lost for a moment, as Coleman dominates the positioning. Xll regains half guard. Coleman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Xll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xll is trying to get back to full guard. Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Xll looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Coleman pushes past his half guard into mount! Coleman avoids the attempt from Xll to control. Xll can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Greg Coleman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Coleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Xll blocks the leg kick.
Coleman throws a nice head kick!
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range. A jab from Coleman does it's job there.#ROC# Xll is rocked! Coleman lands a jab to the nose. Xll is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him? Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman stuns Xll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Coleman looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Coleman backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Xll's temple! It sends Xll violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Coleman celebrates and the doctors try to help Xll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Greg Coleman! Greg Coleman retains his light heavyweight title! Greg Coleman very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Good shot there by Slater.#TD# Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Xll is looking to reverse the position. Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xll keeps working. Xll sneaks back into half guard. Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Xll wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Xll controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer. Xll holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Xll has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Slater wants to take a breather but Xll is having none of it. #T1# Xll trying to control here.
Slater prevents Xll from improving his position. Slater wants to take a breather but Xll is having none of it. Slater thows a huge punch but Xll dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xll trying to control from the bottom.
Slater performing his best blanket impression for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Slater wants to control but Xll is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard. Xll keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #T2# Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Xll controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself. Slater stops Xll from standing up. Xll keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Xll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Xll 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. Xll is trying to control the position but Slater postures up. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slater trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Slater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Xll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Xll counters with a straight right hand. Slater misses with a wild combination.
Xll cracks the inside of Slater's front leg. Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xll.
#T4# Xll stuffs the takedown attempt from Slater. Slater gets slowly back to his feet. Slater ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Slater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Slater scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slater lands a jab. Slater shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense. Slater takes one to the chin there. Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater. Xll swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot. Xll cracks Slater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far. Xll lands with a slapping head kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Xll throws a series of punches but Slater avoids them all with ease. Xll throws a hook but Slater blocks it. Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll connects with a crisp jab. Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll. Xll throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Xll throws a nice outside leg kick. Xll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Slater with a lazy takedown attempt and Xll counters with a lovely straight right hand! Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Xll dodges the punch combination from Slater.
Xll throws a head kick that misses. Slater feinted with a counter takedown. Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2# and Xll counters with a flying knee that drops Slater! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #T2# Xll prevents Slater from getting back to his feet. Xll wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position. Slater trying to control the position here. Slater wants to get back to his feet but Xll is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Xll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Slater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Xll manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xll trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving. Xll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Slater distracts Xll with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Xll is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him. Xll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Slater scoring with punches to the head and body. Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater. Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Xll pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage. Slater prevents Xll from getting back to his feet. Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Xll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Xll wants to stand and escape but instead Slater has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Xll. Slater thows a left - swing and a miss! Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Xll lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slater takes a step back to recover. Xll misses with a double jab.
Slater is looking to counter punch. Jab by Xll. Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slater's calf. Xll misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Xll throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##TD# Slater scores with a takedown into Xll's guard.#ES2# Xll pushes Slater off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there. Xll keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Xll trying to control but Slater postures up.
Slater is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Slater trying to control the pace. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slater scores with a couple of nice shots. Xll trying to control here.
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2# Xll pushes Slater off and gets back to his feet. Xll throws a series of strikes that have Slater backpedaling.
Slater misses with a takedown and Xll counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slater is lucky that one didn't land flush. Slater avoids the head kick by Xll.
#T3# Xll lands a head kick. Slater smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Xll lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Xll throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily. Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The fighters circling - Xll throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Slater throwing a counter right hand but Xll manages to avoid it. Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Slater misses the shot to the body. Slater lunges at Xll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xll's hand. Slater shoots in but no luck this time. Xll throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely. Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4# Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Xll scores with a hook. A big left from Xll misses. An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slater thows a left - swing and a miss! Xll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Slater throws a right and a left that both miss. Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses. Xll lands with an overhand left. Xll misses with a leg kick and Slater counters with a nice uppercut. Xll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Xll 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 298: Bleeders
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1# Xll looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range. Pike swings for the body but Xll moves out of range.
Xll now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Xll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've been informed that Xll 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. Xll ducks under a wild hook from Pike. Xll scores with a jab. Pike acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Landon Pike has been cut. Pike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xll misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pike slips a straight right by Xll. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xll connects with an inside leg kick. Pike connects with the punch.#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Pike connects with the punch. Pike connects with a high kick. #T1##KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Xll and Pike goes tumbling to the canvas! Xll follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2# Pike is rocked! Xll lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pike quite badly. Pike pulls Xll in close trying to recover. Xll postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pike on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pike doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! An out of breath Ramses Xll 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:
OFC 293: Dark Knight
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1# Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Karamyenyan. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet. Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Xll misses the target. A cross from Xll lands. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karamyenyan moves away. And Karamyenyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Xll pushes his down on his head and steps out. Xll throws a hook but Karamyenyan avoids it easily. Nice body kick there by Karamyenyan. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Karamyenyan moves out of range easily. Karamyenyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Xll steps away. Xll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karamyenyan tries to land a body kick and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut. Xll swinging wildly here.
Karamyenyan goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward. Karamyenyan tries to score with a low kick but Xll moves his leg out of the way. Left hook, right uppercut from Karamyenyan. #CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.#T1# Karamyenyan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Karamyenyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Xll pushes his down on his head and steps out. Xll avoids the head kick by Karamyenyan.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan scores with a head kick.
Xll stuffs the takedown. Karamyenyan misses with a hook to the body
and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xll thuds a left hand into Karamyenyan's body. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Xll counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Karamyenyan! #ROC# Karamyenyan is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Karamyenyan is still in real trouble! Can Xll finish him? Xll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karamyenyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Karamyenyan seems to have recovered his senses. We've been hearing that Xll has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Karamyenyan tries to roll over but Xll keeps him under control.#T2##SUB# Xll looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xll looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Xll is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Xll is working for a submission of some sort.
Karamyenyan is looking for a sweep. Xll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB# Xll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Xll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karamyenyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Karamyenyan gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Xll has gone for a leg lock! Karamyenyan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xll's guard.#REVB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Karamyenyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Xll has his feet on Karamyenyan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4# Xll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karamyenyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick and Xll moves out of range easily. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick that misses. Xll feints and then cracks Karamyenyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karamyenyan down. Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xll lands a nice shot that snaps Karamyenyan's head back.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karamyenyan lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily. Xll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karamyenyan. That did some damage! A decent looking body kick lands there for Karamyenyan.#TD2# Karamyenyan shoots in and gets a takedown into Xll's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karamyenyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Xll is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramses Xll will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Karamyenyan delivers a nice body kick. Karamyenyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll. Karamyenyan misses with a kick to the body.
Karamyenyan looks to land a right hand but Xll moved out of range. Karamyenyan throws a head kick that Xll semi-blocks.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karamyenyan misses with a kick to the body.
Xll moves out of range of the body kick from Karamyenyan.
Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Karamyenyan is just out of range. Karamyenyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karamyenyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Karamyenyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Karamyenyan throws a push kick but Xll slaps the foot to one side. Karamyenyan motions for Xll to come forward. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Karamyenyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1# Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses and Xll counters with an inside leg kick. Karamyenyan lands a head kick!
Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Karamyenyan misses with a kick to the body.
Karamyenyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Xll misses with a head kick.
Xll misses with a straight left. Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karamyenyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Karamyenyan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. Xll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Xll throws a leg kick but Karamyenyan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Karamyenyan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Karamyenyan catches Xll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2# Karamyenyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karamyenyan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Karamyenyan tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far. Xll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Xll feints with a jab and clips Karamyenyan right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Karamyenyan is sent crashing into the canvas and Xll leaps in for the kill! Karamyenyan tries to get to his feet but Xll is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Karamyenyan is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 288: Trees
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Xll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard. Xll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard. Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Lombard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xll, pushing him back against the cage. Lombard controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Lombard. Lombard lands with a right to the head. Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll. Xll gets underhooks to prevent Lombard's takedown attempt.
Xll misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Lombard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xll regains guard immediately. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard. Xll is trying to stand up here but Lombard is controlling him well. Lombard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xll! Xll is looking to improve his position but Lombard isn't that keen on the idea. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Xll is working hard here to advance position. Lombard controlling the pace for now. Lombard wants to take Xll's back here but Xll is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Xll is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lombard wants to control the pace but Xll is squirming around nicely. Lombard wants to take his opponent's back but Xll doesn't allow it. Xll is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xll wants to control but Lombard is having none of it.#T2# Lombard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Xll tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lombard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Xll tries to hold on but Lombard pushes him away. Lombard tries to control but Xll wriggling away. Lombard looking to take Xll's back but Xll rolls and after a scramble, Xll ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Xll to escape a tricky position. #SU# Xll gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard. Xll with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.#T3##CL2# Lombard has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land. Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Xll decides to pull guard. Xll keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully. Lombard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Xll trying to strike off his back.
Xll seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Lombard looking to pass the guard. Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard. Lombard wants to control but Xll is keeping him busy. Xll gets back to full guard.
Lombard trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB# Xll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Xll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Xll 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. Xll keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass. Lombard advances to half guard. #SUB# Xll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lombard is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hank Lombard'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##CL2# Lombard has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll throws a head punch that misses. Xll misses with a short punch on the inside. Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xll backwards. Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Xll. Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Xll misses with a hook from the clinch. Xll tries to pull guard but Lombard forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily. Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. #T1# Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Xll saw it coming and moves away.
Xll misses with a low kick. Good work by Xll as he checks the leg kick. Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick. Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Xll misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lombard lands with a good body shot. Lombard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xll swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lombard misses with a looping right. Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Lombard moves into range and clinches up with Xll. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard. Lombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xll tries to break free but Lombard pushes him back against the cage. Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##TD# Xll pulls guard effortlessly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Xll is retaining full guard. Lombard wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving. Xll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lombard wants to pass the guard but Xll is keeping the position. Lombard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard. Xll moves into full guard.
Lombard forces his way into half guard. Lombard trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom. #SUB# Xll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lombard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2# Lombard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lombard wants to advance to full mount but Xll doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Xll is looking to stand up but Lombard isn't so interested in that idea. Xll looking to control.
#SUB2# Lombard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lombard wants to pass the guard but Xll is keeping the position. Xll wants to get back to his feet but Lombard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lombard forces his way into half guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Xll pushes Lombard off looking to stand but Lombard dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Lombard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Xll actively working from the bottom here. Lombard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xll! Lombard fails to advance to Xll's back. Lombard prevents Xll from getting the reversal. Hank Lombard has got the better of the ground game so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hank Lombard'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! Lombard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf. Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily. Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xll moves away. Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Xll.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xll to score with a decent uppercut. Lombard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard. Xll throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lombard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Xll counter with a right hand. Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lombard throws a jab when Xll was well out of range. Xll looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1# Lombard misses with a hook. Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Lombard moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Lombard.
Xll goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombard throws an off balance right hand
and Xll counters with a lovely shot to the body. Xll moves away from the strike by Lombard. Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombard, as that shot connected.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range. Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll. Lombard is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. #T2# Lombard tries to clinch up. Xll appears to be looking for a big counter. Lombard misses with a hook to the body
and Xll counters with a series of strikes. Lombard will be more careful next time no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Xll misses. Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lombard thuds his right hand into Xll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Xll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Xll takes one on the button. Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back. Lombard shoots and misses and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lombard throws a leg kick but Xll moved away. Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lombard checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Lombard misses and Xll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Xll connects with the punch.#CUT# That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more. Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Xll connects with a body shot. Ramses Xll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Xll throws a big shot that misses. Xll cracks the inside of Lombard's front leg. The crowd cheers as Lombard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xll doesn't seem phased though. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xll. That did some damage! Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Lombard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Xll prevents a body shot from Lombard. Lombard tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lombard tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard prevents Xll from breaking the clinch.#BC# Xll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard. Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Xll checks the leg kick. Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombard lands a nice hook to Xll's body. Xll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Xll wants to slow Lombard down by chopping away at his legs. Lombard now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice shot by Lombard. Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Xll throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely. Lombard wants to counter with a clinch but Xll pushes him away. Lombard scores with the left hand. Xll knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Lombard. Lombard tries to clinch but Xll moves away and Xll counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lombard tests Xll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Hank Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lombard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lombard! Our winner, Hank Lombard, 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:
GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# Houston throws a head kick that misses and Xll counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Xll to acknowledge the strikes. Houston lands a head kick. Xll smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Xll slips a jab from Houston. Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Xll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Xll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Houston - just one landing. Houston scores with a shot to the body.
Houston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2# Xll is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Houston throws out a loose jab but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it. Xll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll scores with a nice right hand.
Xll seems to have got his legs back now. Xll with a hook. Xll misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely. Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Houston lands a big uppercut and Xll crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xll looks OK. Houston waves Xll back to his feet! Nice cross by Xll. Xll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Houston tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it. It looked like Xll was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston. Xll cracks Houston with a right hand to the side of the head. Houston scores with a jab. Xll acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Xll misses with a straight right. Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Houston misses. Houston swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Xll. Houston misses with an uppercut
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. And Xll counters with a quick kick to the body but Houston blocks it. Houston throws a body shot but no joy. Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll scores with a hook.#T2# Xll throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Houston slips a jab from Xll. Houston digs a good hook to Xll's body.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Houston only half commits to the counter leg kick. Xll drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Houston! Xll is out on his feet! Houston rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xll is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xll is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston! Max Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Sigfridsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Xll slips under a jab from Sigfridsson. Xll is looking to counter punch. Xll throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand. Xll dodges the punch combination from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson moves in looking to clinch but Xll pushes him off. Xll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Xll takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sigfridsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf. Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sigfridsson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Xll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sigfridsson misses with a looping right. Xll seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Xll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Xll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigfridsson needs to keep his hands up - Xll had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Xll misses with a wild body shot. Sigfridsson missing with a left hand there. Xll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sigfridsson gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Sigfridsson.
Xll takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses. Xll scores with a hook to the body. Sigfridsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Xll throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range. Sigfridsson 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.
Xll throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson checks it. A little jabbing left from Sigfridsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Xll moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Sigfridsson rushes Xll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#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! Sigfridsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Xll tries to break free but Sigfridsson pushes him back against the cage. Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll. A bit of stalling here from Sigfridsson.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Sigfridsson clinches with his opponent.
Xll throws a head punch that misses. Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Xll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Xll throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Sigfridsson counters by clinching up. Xll throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Sigfridsson - that landed with a thud.
Sigfridsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Xll gets an underhook and turns Sigfridsson into the cage.#T3# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Xll jumps guard but Sigfridsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The referee is keeping an eye on Sigfridsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xll lands a body punch. Sigfridsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll lands a hook to the side of the head. Xll jumps guard but Sigfridsson stands there with Xll around his waist. Xll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sigfridsson looks to land a body kick but Xll moved away. Sigfridsson scores with a body shot.
Xll 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. Sigfridsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sigfridsson lands a front kick. Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll.#T4# Sigfridsson tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it. Sigfridsson motions for Xll to come forward. Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sigfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and Xll counters with a straight right hand. Sigfridsson tries to move into range but Xll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Xll throws a head kick that Sigfridsson semi-blocks.
#ROC# Sigfridsson is rocked! Xll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Xll finish him? Sigfridsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll. Sigfridsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sigfridsson seems to have recovered his senses. A left lands for Xll. Sigfridsson checks the leg kick. Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sigfridsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Xll throws a good cross that connects.
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sigfridsson lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Sigfridsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Xll has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sigfridsson misses with a straight left. Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sigfridsson moves away from the strike by Xll. Sigfridsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Xll moves out of range as Sigfridsson strikes.#CL2# Sigfridsson has closed the distance and engaged Xll in a clinch.
Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Xll breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sigfridsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD# A big head kick from Xll and Sigfridsson is sent sprawling to the canvas! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll stopping the sweep attempt from Sigfridsson.#SU# Xll gets to his feet - Sigfridsson follows without any prompting. #T1# Xll dodges the punch combination from Sigfridsson.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sigfridsson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Xll lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sigfridsson. Xll pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll 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:
GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Xll slips a jab from Filipowicz. Xll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Xll takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses. Xll ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz. Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Filipowicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2# Xll drops Filipowicz with a left right combo! Xll follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2# Filipowicz is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xll tries to score with some ground and pound. Filipowicz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Oh Filipowicz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll wants to take a breather but Filipowicz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Xll. Xll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipowicz is keeping the position for now. Filipowicz seems to have got his legs back now. Xll throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Filipowicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Filipowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xll. Xll postures up in Filipowicz's guard and throws a big left but Filipowicz blocks it. Xll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Filipowicz is proving hard to escape from. Xll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Xll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipowicz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Xll throwing strikes from guard but Filipowicz blocks nicely. Filipowicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Xll throws a strike but Filipowicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2# Xll 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. Xll is still trying to improve position. Xll throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Xll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Xll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Filipowicz controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filipowicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# A swing and a miss from Filipowicz. Filipowicz misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming. Xll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Filipowicz misses with a straight right. Xll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Filipowicz lands a jab to Xll's midsection. Xll defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand. Filipowicz misses with a right hand and Filipowicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Filipowicz lands with a shot to the body. Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it. Filipowicz misses the body punch and Xll counters with a left to the body. Filipowicz is breathing heavily. Xll misses with a head kick.
Filipowicz throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. #T4# Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xll tries a low kick but Filipowicz avoids it. Xll throws a half hearted mid kick. Xll scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Xll. Filipowicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Filipowicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Xll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filipowicz's sensitive parts. A big left from Filipowicz misses. A big left from Filipowicz misses. Filipowicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xll on the side of the head. Filipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Filipowicz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xll avoids a kick to the body.
Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll walks into a straight right hand from Filipowicz. Filipowicz scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filipowicz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Filipowicz throws a low kick, looking for Xll's leg but Xll calmly moves out of range. Filipowicz throws a series of punches but Xll avoids them all with ease. Filipowicz misses with a looping left. Xll looks like he wants to counter punch here. Xll throws a body punch but Filipowicz moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Filipowicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xll throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz. Filipowicz connects with a single shot there. Filipowicz misses the shot to the body. Filipowicz misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming. We've been told by Filipowicz's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipowicz jabs Xll to the body, keeping him at a distance. Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Xll. Xll cracks Filipowicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2# Xll lands a high kick to the side of Filipowicz's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Xll dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2# It looks like Michal Filipowicz has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Xll throwing strikes but missing. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Xll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Xll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipowicz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Xll wants to pass the guard but Filipowicz is keeping the position. Xll throwing strikes but missing. Filipowicz keeping moving, preventing Xll from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Xll looking to sit in guard and control but Filipowicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Xll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipowicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Xll looking for a guillotine here but Filipowicz defends easily.
#SUB2# Xll is looking for a triangle here but Filipowicz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3# You can see the frustration on Xll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Xll wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Xll is looking to regain half guard here but Filipowicz keeps moving and retains side control. Xll is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU# Filipowicz decides to stand back up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Xll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filipowicz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Xll defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand. Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Xll.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup. Filipowicz lands with a nice body punch. Xll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Filipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Filipowicz misses. Filipowicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
Filipowicz misses with a looping right. Xll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramses Xll will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Michal Filipowicz'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# A head kick from Xll lands but Filipowicz takes it in his stride. Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filipowicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Filipowicz looks to land a right hand but Xll moved out of range. Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. Xll needs to keep his hands up - Filipowicz had a free shot at his head there. Xll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filipowicz's sensitive parts. Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipowicz. A big left from Xll misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipowicz checks a leg kick. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away. Filipowicz misses with a straight right. Xll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xll with a body punch. A glancing blow. Xll blocks a jab.#T1# Filipowicz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Xll lands a front kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Xll misses with a low kick. Xll slips under a jab. Xll connects with a solid leg kick. Some wild striking there from Xll.
Xll walks into a jab. Xll cracks the inside of Filipowicz's front leg. Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll throws a nice looking combination but Filipowicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Xll takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filipowicz. Filipowicz throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2# and Xll counters with a series of strikes that sends Filipowicz to the canvas! Xll follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Xll throws a big right hand that misses. Xll throws a big elbow that misses. Xll working some strikes from top position. Filipowicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Filipowicz trying to control the position here. This is a sustained period of stalling by Filipowicz. Xll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Filipowicz is proving hard to escape from. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Xll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Xll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Filipowicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Xll thuds a left hand into Filipowicz's body. Filipowicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xll. Filipowicz misses with a hook. Xll ducked under it nicely. Filipowicz slips a jab from Xll. Filipowicz throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily. Xll throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Xll misses with a double jab
and Filipowicz counters with a head kick. Michal Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Xll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filipowicz momentarily.
Xll throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xll. Xll catches Filipowicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the body. Filipowicz throws a big shot that misses. Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xll slips under a jab from Filipowicz. Filipowicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. Xll lands a nice shot that snaps Filipowicz's head back.
Xll scores with a hook to the body. Filipowicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Filipowicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Xll has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll! A victorious Ramses Xll 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:
GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Cole clinches up against the cage. Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Xll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow. Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position. Cole misses with a body punch.
Xll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Cole.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Cole tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stalling in the clinch from Xll.
Xll tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body. Xll blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll looking for a takedown. Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. Xll is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage. Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Xll. Cole presses Xll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cole misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll. Xll blocks a body shot from Cole. Xll has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Xll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage. Cole prevents a body shot from Xll. Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Xll controls the action.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Xll is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage. Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole. Xll looks winded! Cole tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Cole closes the distance and clinches. Xll wants to stall.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Xll lands a left hand.
Cole has Xll pushed against the cage. Xll misses with some punches.
Cole tries to stall but Xll uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xll. Cole lands with a light punch inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.#BC2# Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses. Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Cole clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Cole. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xll.#T3# Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cole. A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Xll avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage. Xll blocks a body shot from Cole. Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xll. Xll's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Cole misses with a body punch.
Xll is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Xll's ribs. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Xll.#T4##CL# Cole takes the fight into the clinch. Cole lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Cole on the inside. Xll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xll tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Xll drops back down to his feet.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head. Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cole has Xll pressed against the cage, preventing Xll from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Xll misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Cole. Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll blocking some punches.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xlls head. #ROC# Xll is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice combination there by Xll.
#CUT2# It looks like Michael Cole has been cut. Xll misses with a left hand and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though. Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Xll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Xll enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xll manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xll is on top in guard.
#REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cole is pulling down on Xll's head. It's preventing any offense from Xll, at least for the moment.#T1# Xll trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Xll tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard. Xll throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xll's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVR# Cole lands a couple of elbows. Xll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cole preventing the sweep. Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xll swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cole stands up over Xll, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Xll trying to control the position.
Cole trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom. Xll is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Cole pushes Xll up against the cage in a clinch. Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head. Xll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage. Cole presses Xll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Xll looking to stall.
Cole lands a shoulder strike. Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xll can do to turn this around? Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD2# Xll has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position. Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now. Cole cracks Xll with a solid left hand. Cole 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. Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cole wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving. Cole works over Xll with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Xll keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. Cole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xll is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. 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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Xll throws a good cross that connects.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range. Xll misses with a body shot
#CL# and Cole counters by clinching up. Xll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole. Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Xll lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cole misses with some punches.
A short left from Cole. Xll is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him? Cole avoiding damage.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xll or not. Xll seems to have recovered his senses. Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cole lands with a light punch inside. Cole lands a big right hand that drops Xll! The killer instinct kicks in and Cole finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole! Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
GKNY 109 - Joe vs Ramses XII
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xll misses with a body kick. Danga de danga de dang - Xll scores with a four punch combination! Joe fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Xll misses the target. Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Xll stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Xll lands. Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Xll's head back.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe missing with a left hand there. Xll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Xll flicks out a counter leg kick but Joe steps away.#T1# Joe shoots and misses enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Joe has a takedown stuffed. Xll replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joe blocks it well.#CL# Joe clinches up with Xll and pushes him back against the cage. Joe jumps guard but Xll stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xll scores with an uppercut up the middle. Joe looking to slow down the pace here. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe tries to pull guard but Xll holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe tries to pull guard but Xll won't allow it.
Joe throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Joe drags the fight down to the ground.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Xll wanted to stand there but Joe had control of the position. Xll preventing the sweep. Xll works a leg free and moves into half guard. Xll wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy. Xll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Xll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Joe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe trying to strike off his back.
#T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xll's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Xll throws a big right hand that misses. Joe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Xll wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Xll felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Xll wants to get back to his feet. Joe content to control rather than advance. Joe slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead.#T4##SUB# Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Xll is defending well.
Joe working over Xll with some ground and pound. Xll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Xll moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Joe lands a couple of digs. Joe won't allow Xll to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Xll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily. Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Xll has wrist control. Joe 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. Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Xll's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Joe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe winds up and cracks Xll with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xll wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it. Joe thows a huge punch but Xll dodges it nicely.
Joe is nestled in close to Xll, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe. Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Xll is trying to control but can't.
Joe is looking to advance position but Xll won't allow it. #T1# Xll wants to get back to his feet. Xll is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xll trying to control from the bottom.
Xll gets back to full guard.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Xll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe is in close to Xll's body, working some short punches and elbows. Joe working some strikes from top position. Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Xll looking for a sweep. Not yet Xll, not yet. Joe landing with the ground and pound. Xll wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him. Joe is in close to Xll's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC# Xll is rocked! Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe. Joe gets to his feet and stands over Xll, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Xll felt that one! Joe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Xll from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! In his post fight interview, Glass Joe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Payton throws a right and a left that both miss. Payton moves to clinch but Xll breaks away and Xll counters with a straight right hand. Payton misses with a straight right. Xll digs a good hook to Payton's body.
#CL# Payton rushes Xll and presses him up against the cage. Payton jumps guard but Xll stands there with Payton around his waist. Payton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xll.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll working hard to break the clinch. Payton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xll just stands there and leans against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll misses with a body punch.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow. #T1##TD# Payton drags the fight down to the ground.
Xll throws a big right hand that misses. Xll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Xll trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom. Xll told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet. Xll wanted to stand there but Payton had control of the position. Xll looking to sit in guard and control but Payton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now. Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #ES2# Xll has his feet on Payton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Xll swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Xll is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xll is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xll keeps working. Xll is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Payton is looking for a kimura here.
Xll won't allow Payton to pass to mount. Xll is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Payton wants to pass the guard but Xll is defending well. Xll is trying to stand.
Payton is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Xll is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Xll defending well. #T3##SUB# Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Xll is defending well.
Payton prevents Xll from improving his position. Payton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Payton is looking to stall here but Xll recovers full guard. Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Xll looking for a sweep. Not yet Xll, not yet. Xll wants to improve his position but instead Payton has moved into half guard.
Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Payton uses his free foot to push down on Xll's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xll. Payton looking to control and managing it successfully. Xll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xll wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away. Payton fails to advance to Xll's back. Payton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Xll is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action. Payton is really struggling to control Xll but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Payton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xll is surviving well by controlling Payton's body position as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round. That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Payton avoids the body shot from Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Payton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Xll misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab. Xll throws a right and a left that Payton avoids nicely. Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing. Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Xll keeps the fight on the outside. Jab, jab by Xll - just one landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head. Xll defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand. Payton walks into a jab.#T1# Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Payton works Xll's body with a nice hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Payton. That's going to slow Xll down. Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Payton throws a leg kick and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xll fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xll throws a leg kick that misses. Payton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.#T2# Xll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Xll takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses. Donk. Xll catches Payton right on the button with a cross. 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! Xll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Payton is rocked!#TD# Xll gets caught napping as Payton dives in and scores a takedown. Xll manages to retain guard. Oh Payton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. Payton seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Payton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard. Xll is looking to escape. Xll landing strikes from the bottom. Xll keeping control of the position. #SUB# Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work. Payton is looking to advance position but Xll won't allow it. #SUB# Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt. Payton prevents Xll from improving his position.#T4# Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.#SUB# Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Xll is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xll - that will leave a mark!
Xll lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Payton instigates a clinch. Xll lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Xll manages to break the clinch.
Payton wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xll swats him away and circles back towards the center. Xll lands a high kick!
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Xll circles away.
Xll throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem. Xll cracks the inside of Payton's front leg. #T1# Xll is pawing at Payton, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Payton's nose. Payton is badly hurt! Xll pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Payton tries desperately to hold on but Xll is relentless in his assault! As Payton receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Xll away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll 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:
GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy. Asai throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai . Xll lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT# It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet. Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Xll swings and misses with a shot to the body and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xll counter with a right hand. Asai throws a hook but Xll avoids it easily.#CL2# Asai has managed to clinch.
Xll trying to land knees to the body.
Xll is trying to drag Asai to the mat but Asai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Asai prevents Xll from breaking the clinch. Xll being controlled against the cage. Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xll in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1# Asai lands a nice knee to the body. Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. I was talking to Xll's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Xll is breathing heavily. Xll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asai smiles and moves away.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xll moves away from the strike by Asai . Xll lands a head shot. Xll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Xll's head. #CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Asai cracks Xll with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2# Xll is rocked! A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target. Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a huge left! Xll is in big trouble! He's backing up but Asai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xll from any more damage. A dominating finish by Asai !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
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Event:
GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Xll avoids a kick to the body.
Schilling misses with a head kick.
Xll throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling. Xll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schilling thinks about countering with a body kick. Schilling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xll sees it coming and avoids it easily. Xll throws a low kick but Schilling moves out of range easily. Schilling slips a straight right by Xll. Xll lands a jab-cross combination. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Schilling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Schilling fails to land. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Xll tries to throw a body punch but Schilling avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage. #BC2# Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Schilling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2# Xll rushes Schilling and presses him up against the cage. Schilling misses with a punch on the inside.
Xll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Xll breaks from the clinch.
Schilling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schilling loads up on a big right hand but Xll slips the punch. Xll staying out of range there. Schilling throws a low kick but Xll moves out of range easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Xll.
Schilling thuds a left hand into Xll's body. Schilling tries to clinch there but Xll circles away.
Xll throws a big counter head kick but Schilling avoids it with no problem. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xll at a distance.
#T2# Schilling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xll moves away from the strike by Schilling. Xll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Schilling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Xll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Xll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xll. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schilling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xll throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schilling.
Nice cross by Schilling. Xll scores with a nice head shot. Xll throws a low kick but Schilling moves out of range easily. Xll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Schilling thows a body kick. Xll tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3# Schilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll. Schilling cracks Xll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Xll scores with a push kick. Schilling slips a jab from Xll. Schilling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Xll throws a leg kick that is checked and Schilling counters with a low kick, right behind Xll 's knee. Xll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schilling throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Schilling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Xll gets a clinch. #BC2# Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Schilling throws a hook but Xll blocks it. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily. No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xll throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Schilling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xll. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schilling tries to land a leg kick but Xll saw it coming and moves away.
Xll counters with a body kick. Donk. Xll catches Schilling right on the button with a cross. Schilling misses with a left hand and Xll counters with a straight right hand. Xll misses with a leg kick and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schilling connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back. Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schilling doesn't seem bothered though. Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramses Xll will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Xll jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Xll darts in and clinches Schilling up against the cage. Schilling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Schilling lands a hook that snaps the head of Xll backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling. #BC2# Xll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Schilling misses with a kick to the body.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Schilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Xll misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Schilling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xll doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Xll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schilling. Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schilling.
Xll misses with a double jab.
#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Xll. Xll throws a quick inside leg kick. Xll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Xll looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Xll moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Schilling is looking to clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Schilling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Schilling blocks a head kick by Xll.
Schilling misses with a hook. Xll ducked under it nicely. Schilling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Xll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2# Xll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Schilling looks to throw an elbow but misses. Schilling wants to break free but Xll has control.
Xll looking for a takedown. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll is looking for a takedown. Xll misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Schilling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Xll does no damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Schilling does a little dance to reset his feet. Schilling is looking to counter punch. Xll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Schilling misses with a body kick. Xll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Xll checks a leg kick. Schilling throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Xll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schilling is able to avoid easily. Schilling throws a big counter combination but Xll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Schilling gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Xll is trying to trip Schilling. He has hold of a leg but Schilling is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Xll persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Schilling tries to land a sweep but no joy. Schilling keeping moving, preventing Xll from controlling successfully. Xll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Schilling wants to get back to his feet but Xll is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Schilling looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Xll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Xll throws an elbow that misses. Schilling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xll's guard. Nice move by Schilling!#REVR##SU# Schilling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Schilling fails in his attempt to clinch. Xll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xll throws a series of punches but Schilling avoids them all with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schilling. Xll misses with a body shot.
Xll throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range. Xll keeps the fight on the outside. Xll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Schilling tries to keep at a distance but Xll has taken the fight into the clinch. Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside. Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Schilling scores with a nice short uppercut. Xll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Xll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Xll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schilling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Xll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Schilling does a little dance to reset his feet. Schilling throws a leg kick which misses Xll's front leg but catches the back leg as Xll tries to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schilling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xll lands a jab to Schilling's midsection.#T1# Xll slips a straight right by Schilling. Xll unleashes a big counter combination but Schilling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Xll drops his hands momentarily and Schilling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Xll scores with a head kick.
Schilling punishes Xll's body with a nice straight punch. Schilling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schilling.
Schilling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xll moves out of range as Schilling strikes. Xll is looking for the big counter here. Schilling 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. Xll scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schilling rather than just go for the knockout. Schilling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#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! Schilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xll moves away. Despite the aggression on Xll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Xll misses the body punch and Schilling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xll misses with a low kick. Schilling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xll on the side of the head. Good work by Schilling as he checks the leg kick. Schilling is looking to counter with head kicks. Schilling pushes Xll away with a front kick. Schilling throws a good cross that connects.
Xll connects with a body shot. Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schilling lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Schilling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Schilling blocks a head kick by Xll.
Xll scores with a hook to the body. Schilling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Schilling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Xll lands a jab to the head.
Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Schilling. Xll throws a lazy right hand but Schilling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schilling. Xll cracks Schilling with a good jab.#T4# Xll feints and then cracks Schilling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schilling down. Schilling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilling. Xll pushes Schilling away with a front kick. Schilling throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schilling. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Xll misses with the combination.
Schilling throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range. Xll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schilling throwing a counter right hand but Xll manages to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Schilling lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Joe Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xll misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Xll has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll! During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Xll misses with a head kick.
Xll misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target. Xll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Xll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen. Xll seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Xll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xll throws a big counter combination but Nilsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Xll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilsen to score with a decent uppercut. Xll staying out of range there. Xll looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.#TD2# Nilsen feints and as Xll raises his hands in defense, Nilsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Xll trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nilsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard. Xll tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg. Nilsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Xll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #T1# Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though. Xll is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Xll throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2# Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nilsen tries to pass to full mount but Xll defends it. Xll is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2# Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xll is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Nilsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xll sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Nilsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xll makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xll.#T3# Nilsen wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving. #SUB# Xll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nilsen pushes down on Xll's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Nilsen is working for a kimura but Xll is defending it quite comfortably.
Xll wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xll is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold. Nilsen works his way into full mount! #T4# Xll tries to buck Nilsen off but he can't manage it. #SUB2# Nilsen has hold of Xll's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xll manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Xll looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2# Xll showing good submission defense here.
Xll is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Nilsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Xll defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Nilsen has the hooks in. Xll is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nilsen misses with a right hand and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut. Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. Xll takes one to the side of the head.
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nilsen does it's job there. Nilsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilsen misses with the combination.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll. Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Xll slips the punch. Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it. As Xll backs off Nilsen throws a huge counter combo but Xll manages to avoid it all. Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Xll scores with a nice body kick.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Xll. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nilsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xll thumps Nilsen with a low kick. Nilsen throws a jab when Xll was well out of range.#T1# Nice defenses there by Xll. Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it. Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nilsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab. Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Xll moved out of range nicely. Xll appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. Xll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Nilsen counters with a stiff right hand. Xll slips a jab and a cross from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses. Nilsen avoids the body shot from Xll.
Xll slips a straight right by Nilsen.#T2# A big right from Nilsen misses. Xll scores with a nice head shot. Nilsen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Xll cracks Nilsen with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xll missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll. Xll lands with an overhand left.#ROC# Nilsen is rocked! Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Xll finish him? Xll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nilsen misses with a right hand and Xll counters with a right hand to the body. The fighters circle, before Xll throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nilsen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Xll lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ramses Xll! Ramses Xll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 78 - Sodergren vs. Fist
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Xll throws a head kick that misses. Xll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huseyin misses with a body shot.
Xll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huseyin with a body shot. Huseyin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Xll misses. Huseyin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Huseyin. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet. Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Huseyin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Huseyin throws a hook but Xll blocks it. Xll slips under a jab. Huseyin throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Huseyin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Xll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huseyin has him pressed against the cage. Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A short right from Huseyin on the inside. Huseyin blocking some punches.
Xll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huseyin prevents the takedown attempt.
Huseyin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Xll misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huseyin.
Xll blocks a body shot from Huseyin. Xll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll is looking to take this one to the mat. Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huseyin's elbow. #BC2# Xll breaks from the clinch.
Xll slips under a jab from Huseyin. Huseyin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Xll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Huseyin lands a slapping body shot.
Huseyin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Huseyin. Xll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Huseyin misses with a straight left. A jab from Huseyin finds it's way through Xll's defenses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Xll tries to circle away but Huseyin has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Huseyin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin. Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Xll. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huseyin just stands there and leans against the cage. Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Xll. Xll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huseyin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Xll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Huseyin lands with a left to the head. Xll is trying to pull guard but Huseyin has him pressed against the cage. Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Huseyin. Xll is working for takedown but Huseyin is calmly controlling the position for now. Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin. Huseyin lands a nice uppercut. Huseyin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xll backwards. Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Huseyin.
Xll lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Huseyin struggles to land a body shot inside as Xll controls his hands.
Xll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Xll breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Xll pushes Huseyin up against the cage in a clinch. Xll trying to land knees to the body.
Xll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huseyin has him pressed against the cage. Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A left hand lands to the body for Huseyin.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch. Xll blocks an uppercut.
Xll blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land. Huseyin has a couple of punches blocked by Xll.
Huseyin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Xll tries a body shot but Huseyin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huseyin. Huseyin lands with a light punch inside. Huseyin working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Xll. #T4# Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it. Huseyin presses Xll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Huseyin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xll's efforts to push away. Xll can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
Xll is trying to pull guard but Huseyin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land. Huseyin working aggressively here.
Huseyin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xll's efforts to push away. Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Xll blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin struggles to land a body shot inside as Xll controls his hands.
#BC2# Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xll looks for the body kick but Huseyin saw that one coming. Xll has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Xll throws a combination that misses letting Huseyin counter with a right hand. Huseyin moves out of range as Xll throws a body kick.
Huseyin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xll circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Huseyin tries to clinch there but Xll circles away.
Huseyin lands a jab. Huseyin tries to clinch up but Xll circles away and keeps his distance. Huseyin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXll. Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Huseyin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Huseyin. Xll does a little dance to reset his feet. Some wild striking there from Xll.
Huseyin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC# Xll is rocked! Huseyin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xll paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Huseyin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Xll delivers a nice body kick. Huseyin tries to clinch up. Huseyin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Huseyin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Huseyin moves in looking to clinch but Xll pushes him off. It seemed like Xll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Huseyin lands a nice shot to the body.
Huseyin loads up on a big right hand but Xll slips the punch. Huseyin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Xll looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xll. Huseyin shrugs it off though. Xll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huseyin. Huseyin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll swinging wildly here.
Huseyin 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.#CL# Huseyin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xll, pushing him back against the cage. Xll wants a takedown.
Xll wants to break free but Huseyin has control.
Xll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huseyin to keep the fight standing. Huseyin has Xll pressed against the cage, preventing Xll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside. Huseyin is pressed up against the cage. Xll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huseyin down to the mat. Huseyin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Xll. Huseyin throws a series of punches but Xll avoids them all with ease. Huseyin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Huseyin tries to clinch up and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Huseyin connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back. The fight stays on the outside here - Huseyin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Huseyin staying out of range there.#CL# Huseyin pushes Xll up against the cage in a clinch. Huseyin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xll is looking to take this one to the mat. Xll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3# Xll blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xll misses with a punch on the inside.
Xll is trying to pull guard but Huseyin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Xll lands a body shot.
Xll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Huseyin moves in looking to clinch but Xll pushes him off. Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Huseyin. Xll needs to keep his hands up - Huseyin had a free shot at his head there.#KD# Huseyin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Xll sprawling to the canvas! Xll rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Huseyin finish him?!
Xll is still on wobbly legs! Can Huseyin finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Huseyin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Xll's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Huseyin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin! A very excited looking Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin 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:
GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Umalatov fails with the takedown. Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xll throws out a powerful jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Umalatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad. Umalatov moves out of range as Xll throws a body kick.
Xll has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense. Xll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xll sprawls well. Xll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet. Despite the aggression on Xll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# A head kick misses from Xll. Umalatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Xll lands a head kick. Umalatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Xll lands a nice looking body shot.
Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range. Umalatov wants to clinch up but Xll keeps it at a distance. Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover. Xll leaves Umalatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2# Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Xll lands a really nice looking cross but Umalatov seems unphased.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt and Xll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Xll works Umalatov's body with a nice hook. Umalatov has his takedown stuffed and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses. Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range. Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat. A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Umalatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Xll lands a slapping body shot.
Xll misses with a low kick. Xll throws a body kick that misses. Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll. Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umalatov rather than just go for the knockout. Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward. Umalatov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXll.#T4# Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses. #CL# Umalatov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Xll breaks from the clinch.
Umalatov takes a kick to the side of the head. Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward. Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Umalatov throws out a powerful jab. Umalatov shoots in but no luck this time. Xll shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Umalatov. Xll is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that round. That's time! Umalatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Xll is looking to land body kicks. Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll. Xll sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll tries to land a body kick#CL# and Umalatov counters by moving into the clinch. Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Xll breaks the clinch.
Xll scores with a decent looking hook. Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side. Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.#T1# Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on. Xll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Xll misses with a low kick.
Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch. Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Xll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xll misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Xll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xll wants it to stay on the feet. No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xll lands with a right hand. Xll digs a good body shot into Umalatov's ribs. Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt. Xll throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.#T3# Xll throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily. Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Xll misses. Xll tries to land a leg kick but Umalatov saw it coming and moves away.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Umalatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Xll circles away easily and Xll counters with a right hand to the body. Umalatov scores with a decent looking hook. Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll. Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.#T4# A head kick from Xll lands but Umalatov takes it in his stride. Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt. Nice sprawl there from Xll as Umalatov shoots in. Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily. Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Umalatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Umalatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Xll throws a body punch but Umalatov moves out of range. Xll throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range. Umalatov has a takedown stuffed. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Umalatov needs to keep his hands up - Xll had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Umalatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umalatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely. Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side. Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umalatov. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Umalatov looks for a takedown but Xll sprawls well.#T1# Umalatov blocks a jab. Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch. Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umalatov. Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xll misses with a straight left. As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt. Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Xll counters with a big head kick but Umalatov shrugs it off. Umalatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umalatov's calf.#T2# Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense. Xll only half commits to the counter leg kick. Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt. Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll. Xll throws a body shot but no joy. Umalatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Umalatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll. That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Umalatov takes one on the button. Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily. Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Xll. Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Xll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umalatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umalatov on the side of the head. Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Xll scores with a punch to the head.#TD# Xll gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Umalatov to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Umalatov forces his way into half guard. Umalatov wants to stand up but Xll is controlling the position.
Umalatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Xll trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2# Xll kicks off Umalatov and gets to his feet. Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Umalatov throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Xll 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll! A relieved looking Ramses Xll 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:
GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand. Xll slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Xll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.#CUT2# It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut. Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Xll's head. Mason throws a low kick but Xll avoids it. Xll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mason. Xll has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight. That kick from Mason tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. A head kick misses from Mason. Mason connects with a leg kick. Xll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Xll misses with a low kick.
Mason lands a head kick. Xll smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1# Jab by Mason. Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range. Mason connects with a crisp jab. A jab from Mason misses. Mason throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it. Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason. Mason ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Xll tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mason scores with a push kick. Mason throws a leg kick but Xll sees it coming and moves out of range. Mason throws a leg kick and Xll counters with a two punch combo. Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Xll is looking to counter punch. Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason throws a leg kick but Xll sees it coming and moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Xll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mason throws a leg kick but Xll checks it. Xll misses with a few strikes there.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. Xll misses the jab. Xll throws a head kick that misses and Mason finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Xll swinging wildly here.
Xll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mason cracks the inside of Xll's front leg. Xll throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Mason throws out a leg kick but Xll moves out of range and Mason only half commits. That kick from Mason tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Mason throws a big shot that misses. Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason catches Xll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xll's sensitive parts. That kick from Mason tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Mason tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it. Xll lands a jab to Mason's midsection. Xll throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease. Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Xll takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target. Xll throws a counter high kick but Mason was just alert enough to avoid it. Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Xll counters with a leg kick. Mason throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dean Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mason slips a jab from Xll. Xll digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Xll moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Xll misses with a body kick. Mason scores with a nice strike. Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Mason does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Xll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason. Good leg kick by Xll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Mason. Xll throws a head kick that misses. Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Xll misses with a kick to the body.
As Xll backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Xll manages to avoid it all. Mason looks to land a right hand but Xll moved out of range. That kick from Mason tenderised Xll's leg. Xll is trying to keep his angry face on. Mason throws a hook but Xll avoids it easily. Xll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason ducks under a wild hook from Xll. Mason throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Xll counters with an inside leg kick. Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason. #T1# Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xll seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nice uppercut there from Mason. Xll misses the shot to the body. A jab from Mason misses. Xll looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Xll misses the target. Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it. Xll backing away here, and Mason unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xll swinging wildly here.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw. Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xll. Mason moves out of range of the body kick.#T2# Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Xll has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason. Xll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll. Mason slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Xll 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. Mason tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it. Mason lands the left hand. Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Xll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Xll avoids a kick to the body.
Xll walks into a left hand. #T3# Xll steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mason. That one must have hurt. Mason blocks the body kick.
Mason misses the jab. It looked like Xll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mason throws a wild body kick that Xll sees coming a mile off. As Mason looks to move away, Xll throws a big counter combo but Mason just gets out of the way. Xll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason. A jab from Xll misses. Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Xll sees coming a mile off. Mason tries to land a leg kick but Xll saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Xll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mason misses with a leg kick. Xll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mason is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks. Xll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4# A big right from Mason misses. Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xll in his tracks. Xll checks a leg kick nicely. And Xll counters with a quick kick to the body but Mason blocks it. Xll avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Xll is looking to counter with head kicks. A jab from Mason does it's job there. Xll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xll throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Xll thinks about countering with a body kick. Mason misses with a low kick. Mason scores with a jab. Xll scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ramses Xll's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A big left from Xll misses. Mason replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xll blocks it well. Xll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a one-two to the body. Xll checks a leg kick. Xll walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason. Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Xll is rocked! Xll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Xll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Xll seems to have got his legs back now. Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good leg kick by Xll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xll swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
#T1# Mason cracks the inside of Xll's front leg. Mason thumps Xll with a low kick. Xll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mason drops Xll with a huge uppercut! Xll drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mason is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Mason!
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Event:
GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Khabilov takes a kick to the side of the head. Khabilov 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. Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Xll tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Khabilov misses with a low kick as Xll jumps back. Xll throws out a counter right but Khabilov avoids it with no problem. An inside leg kick from Xll misses. #TD# Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xll on his heels. He'll look to pass Xll's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Xll throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khabilov escapes and throws Xll's legs to the side, diving into side control! Xll tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position. The ground and pound from Khabilov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Khabilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Xll gets back to half guard. Xll trying to control but Khabilov postures up.
Khabilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Khabilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Khabilov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Khabilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xll defends it well. Khabilov lands strikes from half guard.#T2# Khabilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Xll is trying to stand up here but Khabilov is controlling him well. Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xll defending well though. Xll wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Xll wants to improve his position but Khabilov is controlling well.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xll defending well though. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Khabilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Xll trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khabilov is controlling the pace.
#T3# Xll trying to hold on to Khabilov's head to control him but Khabilov postures up.
Xll has hold of Khabilov's hands but Khabilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Khabilov 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. Khabilov lands with a punch from half guard. Xll has hold of Khabilov's hands but Khabilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Xll is not content to let Khabilov control the position. Khabilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Xll looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU# Khabilov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Xll tries a quick counter leg kick but Khabilov is wise to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Xll. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt. #TD# Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xll looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Xll misses with an elbow from the bottom. Xll can't do much from the bottom here. Khabilov working the head with strikes. Xll prevents Khabilov from moving into mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Khabilov is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Xll thuds his shin into the meat of Khabilov's side. Khabilov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from Xll. Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown. Nice shot lands for Khabilov. Khabilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Xll tries to land a front kick but Khabilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Xll scores with a hook to the body. Khabilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Khabilov takes one on the button.#T1##TD# Khabilov gets the takedown into side control. Khabilov in side control, throwing shots but Xll defends. Xll is looking for a sweep. Khabilov trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom. Rustam Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Khabilov tries for a kimura but Xll is defending well. #SUB# Khabilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Khabilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xll's legs. #T2# Xll wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov drags him back down. Xll is looking for a sweep. Khabilov lands a nice forearm strike. Khabilov working away. Khabilov landing a few strikes. Xll is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khabilov connects with a decent elbow. Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Xll wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU# Khabilov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3# Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Xll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Khabilov tries for a takedown but Xll circles away easily and Xll counters with a nice uppercut. Rustam Khabilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xll lands a jab-cross combination. Khabilov closes the distance and clinches up with Xll, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes Xll against the cage but Xll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Khabilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xll but Xll pushes him off and we're back to square one. Xll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khabilov has time to react.#ROC2# Khabilov is rocked! Xll connects with a nice cross there... Khabilov is looking wobbly and Xll recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Khabilov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Xll jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramses Xll! Our winner, Ramses Xll, 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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