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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Pratchett (ranked 2834 p4p, 140 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 1072 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Pratchett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Pratchett with that takedown attempt.
Hasashi rushes Pratchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pratchett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pratchett (2) vs (0) Hasashi
Pratchett is looking for a kimura but Hasashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pratchett to get the leverage.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Hasashi is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hasashi is pressing down on Pratchett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasashi pulls Pratchett in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pratchett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hasashi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pratchett (2) vs (2) Hasashi
Pratchett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pratchett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pratchett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hasashi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasashi stays in close to Pratchett's body and controls the position.
Hasashi wants to pass the guard but Pratchett is keeping the position.
Hasashi content to stall in guard here.
Pratchett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pratchett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hasashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasashi is pushing down on Pratchett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pratchett is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett looking for subs from the bottom but Hasashi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pratchett (2) vs (5) Hasashi
Pratchett regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi not doing much here.
Pratchett won't allow Hasashi to pass to mount.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Hasashi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratchett is controlling Hasashi's trapped leg to prevent Hasashi from advancing to side control.
Pratchett tries to get to full guard but Hasashi has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pratchett won't allow Hasashi to pass to mount.
Hasashi stalling away here and it's allowed Pratchett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hasashi is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett working for a triangle but Hasashi defends it easily.
Hasashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pratchett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pratchett (4) vs (5) Hasashi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Pratchett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hasashi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pratchett (4) vs (7) Hasashi
Pratchett keeping full guard, as Hasashi tries to pass.
Pratchett looking for a guillotine here but Hasashi defends easily.
Hasashi trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett working for a triangle but Hasashi defends it easily.
Hasashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hasashi wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett wants to sweep here but Hasashi controlling him for the moment.
Pratchett trying to control the position.
Pratchett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hasashi has picked Pratchett up and slammed him! Pratchett can't keep hold of the triangle and Hasashi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pratchett (4) vs (10) Hasashi
Hasashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pratchett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hasashi trying to control the action but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett is looking for a sweep.
Pratchett is trying to work for a sweep but Hasashi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pratchett (4) vs (12) Hasashi
Hasashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pratchett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to free his trapped foot but Pratchett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pratchett is looking to improve his position.
Pratchett is working hard here to advance position.
Hasashi trying to control the action but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
Pratchett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hasashi pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett tries to get to full guard but Hasashi has control of the leg.
Hasashi controlling the action here.
Pratchett is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pratchett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hasashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hasashi trying to mount his opponent but Pratchett defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi prevents Pratchett from improving his position.
Pratchett is refusing to be controlled, as Hasashi sits in half guard.
Hasashi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hasashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasashi wins on points by 12 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Hanzo Hasashi gave a big smile as he said 'That's what should have happened in the first fight; I should have won the belt; but now i'm gonna go into isolation'. |
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Event:
CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pratchett scores with a leg kick.
Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipe is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Stipe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Pratchett scores with a hook.
Stipe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.
Pratchett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pratchett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett gets back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stipe.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe wants to control but Pratchett is keeping him busy.
Stipe trying to control the pace.
Pratchett tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
Stipe winds up and cracks Pratchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett is looking to control Stipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pratchett avoid being mounted?
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Pratchett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stipe is thwarting Pratchett's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Stipe working Pratchett over with strikes.
Stipe prevents Pratchett from improving his position.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Stipe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratchett keeps working.
Well, if Stipe 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.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe 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#
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pratchett fakes the leg kick and cracks Stipe in the body.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett moves out of range of the body kick from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the body kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett feints and then cracks Stipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe down.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot.
Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Stipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Stipe moves into the clinch.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pratchett tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Pratchett misses with a body punch.
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pratchett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stipe.
#T1#
Pratchett stalling the fight.
Pratchett looking for a takedown.
Stipe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pratchett can do to turn this around?
Stipe tries a body shot but Pratchett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stipe.
Pratchett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Pratchett avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Stipe lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Pratchett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pratchett throws a low kick but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Stipe throws an overhand right that lands on Pratchett's shoulder, as Pratchett tries to avoid the shot.
Stipe lunges at Pratchett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pratchett's hand.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Pratchett off balance momentarily.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.#T2#
Pratchett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pratchett is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stipe.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Stipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Pratchett blocks the leg kick.
Stipe is looking to wear down Pratchett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pratchett shoots in and drives through. Stipe sprawls well.
Mini Stipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
Stipe connects with a body shot that sends Pratchett's belly button to the back.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Stipe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pratchett misses with a body kick.
Pratchett checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe misses with the body kick
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stipe, right into the meat.
Stipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stipe clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Stipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pratchett throws a head punch that misses.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Stipe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pratchett looking to stall.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
Pratchett is trying to drag Stipe to the mat but Stipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe cracks Pratchett with a nice body shot.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stipe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
A short right from Stipe on the inside.
Pratchett has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
#T4#
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Pratchett is rocked!
Pratchett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Stipe finish him?
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!
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a shot to the side of Pratchett's head.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pratchett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pratchett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stipe's head.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pratchett avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Pratchett misses with a looping right.
Pratchett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett 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.
Stipe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stipe wants to clinch up but Pratchett keeps it at a distance.
Stipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.#T1#
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Stipe closes the distance and pushes Pratchett back into the cage.
Stipe digs a right hand into Pratchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratchett's gas tank.
Pratchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Stipe.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stipe.
Pratchett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Pratchett.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mini Stipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Pratchett controls the action.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe has a couple of punches blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe works on Pratchett's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pratchett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pratchett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pratchett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratchett.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stipe.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Stipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pratchett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stipe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
#T4#
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Stipe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stipe lands a glancing blow to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Pratchett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe scores with a jab.
Pratchett drops his hands momentarily. Stipe doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pratchett staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pratchett doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett swings widly with a right hand
and Shui counters with a series of strikes. Pratchett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pratchett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pratchett wants it to stay on the feet.
Pratchett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Shui has Pratchett up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pratchett.
Shui pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pratchett wants a takedown.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.
Pratchett misses with some punches.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.
Pratchett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.#T1#
Shui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shui obliges.#TD#
Shui is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pratchett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shui to the mat. Shui regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pratchett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Pratchett is retaining full guard.
Pratchett wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shui looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pratchett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui defends it easily.
Shui wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving.
Shui advances to half guard.
Pratchett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shui.
Pratchett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Shui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Pratchett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Shui lands with a punch from half guard.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pratchett tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pratchett is working to get back to half guard.
Pratchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pratchett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pratchett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pratchett is trying to control but can't.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Pratchett is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pratchett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shui slips a nice elbow through Pratchett's hands, connecting with Pratchett's forehead.#SUB#
Pratchett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pratchett moves into full guard.
Shui throws a big right hand that misses.
Shui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui 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#
Pratchett lands with a shot to the body.
Shui walks into a straight right hand from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Shui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratchett.
Shui scores with a push kick.
Pratchett scores with a jab.
Pratchett throws the left hand but Shui avoids the punch easily.
Shui blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Shui closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lin Shui has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui is looking to advance position but Pratchett won't allow it. #SUB#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.#T1#
Shui wants to take a breather but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Pratchett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pratchett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shui.
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pratchett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pratchett being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pratchett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Pratchett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pratchett keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pratchett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pratchett tests Shui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shui swinging wildly here.
Shui leaves Pratchett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Pratchett is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratchett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Shui 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Pratchett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Shui breaks from the clinch.
Shui misses with a few strikes there.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui connects with a solid leg kick.
Shui moves away from the strike by Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
Shui throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratchett with a nice head shot there.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shui defending well as Pratchett loads up on a big left hand.
Shui lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.
Shui throws a low kick, looking for Pratchett's leg but Pratchett calmly moves out of range.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
Shui tries to clinch there but Pratchett circles away.
Shui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pratchett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pratchett missing with a left hand there. Shui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is looking to slow Shui down with leg kicks.
A cross from Pratchett lands.
Pratchett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shui finds it's way round the side to connect with Pratchett's head.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Shui lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Shui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pratchett has time to react.
Pratchett dips to his left and cracks Shui with an uppercut!#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Shui looks to clinch
and Pratchett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shui is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratchett finish him?
Shui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pratchett connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Shui out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Pratchett!
After the fight, Luke Pratchett 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.
The defeated Lin Shui had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pratchett looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Pratchett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Pratchett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratchett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Pratchett with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pratchett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratchett 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.
Boom punishes Pratchett's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Boom misses.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Pratchett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Pratchett with a jab.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
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!
Boom misses the jab.#T2#
Boom swinging wildly here.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Pratchett throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Pratchett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Pratchett as he connects with a hook.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Pratchett slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Pratchett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Pratchett counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Boom has knocked Pratchett down with a huge combo! Boom steps away and waves a wobbly Pratchett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pratchett is rocked!
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Pratchett misses with a hook.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Pratchett preventing the sweep.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratchett pushes down on Boom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom won't allow Pratchett to pass to mount.
Pratchett looks to land a strike but Boom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving. #T4#
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett throws an elbow that misses. Boom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pratchett's guard. Nice move by Boom!#REVR#
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pratchett is trying to keep Boom in close.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pratchett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pratchett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boom is avoiding damage well.
Pratchett is working Boom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Boom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pratchett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pratchett.
Pratchett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Boom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pratchett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boom defending well though.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Boom is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pratchett is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pratchett seems to be looking for submissions.
Boom wants to improve his position but Pratchett is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom wants to control but Pratchett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boom has his hands clasped together around Pratchett's back. He's all about the action.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pratchett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pratchett's back!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pratchett trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Pratchett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Pratchett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pratchett is looking to escape.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Boom controlling from the full mount.
Pratchett is trying desperately to improve position.
Boom controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Pratchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pratchett gets back to full guard.
Boom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Pratchett's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratchett.
Boom throws a body punch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a hook.
Pratchett throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws a right and a left that Pratchett avoids nicely.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Pratchett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pratchett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratchett.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Boom sprawls well.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A jab from Boom misses.
Nice cross by Boom.
Boom moves forwards but Pratchett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
Pratchett throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratchett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pratchett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Pratchett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pratchett.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratchett throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Pratchett throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Pratchett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Pratchett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a body shot.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom connects with a single shot there.
Boom jabs at Pratchett's body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom is looking for a counter combo.
Boom misses with a hook. Pratchett ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target. #T1#
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratchett throws a right hand that misses
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pratchett shoots and misses
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratchett dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pratchett circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett darts in looking for a takedown but Boom gets double underhooks and turns Pratchett into the cage.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Pratchett is putting a hurting on Boom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boom tries to buck Pratchett off but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Pratchett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Pratchett lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Pratchett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pratchett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pratchett wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pratchett lands a couple of digs.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Boom.
Pratchett misses with a low kick.
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Pratchett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pratchett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratchett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pratchett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Pratchett defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boom was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pratchett scoring with some ground and pound.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boom trying to control the position.
Pratchett throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pratchett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Pratchett finds it's target.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Pratchett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pratchett lands with a cross.
Pratchett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratchett misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Pratchett moved out of range.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett scores with a nice strike.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pratchett misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a series of strikes. Pratchett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratchett.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom is the new featherweight champion!
DJ Boom 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 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett moves out of range as Thong Song strikes.
A nice side step and Pratchett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pratchett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thong Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thong Song has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Thong Song tries to clinch there but Pratchett circles away.
Pratchett is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pratchett.
We've been informed that Pratchett 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.
Pratchett misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Thong Song gets a clinch.
Pratchett misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thong Song's efforts to push away.
Thong Song tries to stall but Pratchett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thong Song scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Thong Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pratchett lunges at Thong Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thong Song's hand. #T1#
Pratchett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thong Song.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thong Song sprawls well. Thong Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pratchett gets slowly back to his feet.
Thong Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pratchett lands a jab.
Thong Song staying out of range there.
Thong Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pratchett throws a low kick but Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick from Pratchett.
Thong Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pratchett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pratchett cracks Thong Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Thong Song misses with a right hand
and Pratchett counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratchett looks to throw the jab but Thong Song is out of range.
Pratchett lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song misses with a body shot
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but Pratchett moved out of range nicely.
Thong Song misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Pratchett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pratchett throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Pratchett looks to land a right hand but Thong Song moved out of range.
Thong Song moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
Pratchett looks to throw the jab but Thong Song is out of range.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pratchett just manages to avoid it.
Pratchett thuds his right hand into Thong Song's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thong Song throws the left hand but Pratchett avoids the punch easily.
Thong Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pratchett. #T3#
Thong Song throws out a loose jab but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pratchett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thong Song is able to avoid easily.
Pratchett loads up on a big right hand but Thong Song slips the punch.
It looked like Thong Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pratchett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thong Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang Thong Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
Thong Song lunges at Pratchett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pratchett's hand.
Thong Song fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pratchett misses with a right hand
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song scores with a body shot.
Thong Song cracks Pratchett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Pratchett catches Thong Song right on the button with a cross.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thong Song, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Thong Song moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
A right hook to the body lands for Pratchett.
#T4#
Thong Song wants to stall.
Pratchett working aggressively here.
Thong Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Pratchett misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song misses with a body punch.
Pratchett slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Pratchett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pratchett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thong Song swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thong Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Pratchett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Thong Song rushes Pratchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thong Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thong Song keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thong Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Thong Song.
Thong Song is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Thong Song is looking to clinch.
Thong Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thong Song darts in and clinches Pratchett up against the cage.#BC#
Thong Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thong Song was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Thong Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thong Song is trying to keep Pratchett in close.
Thong Song keeping full guard, as Pratchett tries to pass.
Pratchett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pratchett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thong Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thong Song will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thong Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pratchett controlling from the top position.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pratchett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thong Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pratchett is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Thong Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratchett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratchett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pratchett 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.
Thong Song wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thong Song not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratchett lands a jab to the nose.
Pratchett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Pratchett misses.
Chang Thong Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett looks to land a left hand but Thong Song moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Thong Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Thong Song lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pratchett. Thong Song shrugs it off though.
Thong Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pratchett checks it well.
Thong Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Thong Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Thong Song. Those never looked like landing.
Thong Song tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pratchett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Pratchett misses.
It looked like Thong Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pratchett.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
Luke Pratchett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
Thong Song is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Pratchett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thong Song throws a leg kick
enabling Pratchett to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratchett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thong Song takes one on the button.
Thong Song needs to keep his hands up - Pratchett had a free shot at his head there.
Thong Song slips under a jab from Pratchett.
Thong Song tries to clinch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett scores with a sloppy right hand. Thong Song should have avoided that one. #CL#
Thong Song closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thong Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pratchett lands with an uppercut that bounces Thong Song off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thong Song takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thong Song.
Thong Song wants to clinch up but Pratchett keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Thong Song throws out a powerful jab.
Pratchett throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Pratchett jabs Thong Song right on the nose. Thong Song blinks but takes it well.
Thong Song moves to clinch but Pratchett breaks away
letting Pratchett counter with a right hand.
Thong Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thong Song catches Pratchett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Thong Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thong Song misses with a body shot
and Pratchett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thong Song blocks a jab.
Thong Song misses with a hook. Pratchett ducked under it nicely.
Thong Song throws the left hand but Pratchett avoids the punch easily.
Pratchett misses with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Pratchett misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett loads up on a big right hand but Thong Song slips the punch.
Thong Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Thong Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pratchett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Thong Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Thong Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pratchett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thong Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Thong Song keeps moving.
Pratchett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Thong Song trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Thong Song is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Chang Thong Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pratchett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thong Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratchett trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thong Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratchett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratchett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luke Pratchett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully.
Pratchett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thong Song's head.
Pratchett postures up.
Thong Song can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pratchett controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pratchett connects with a body shot that sends Thong Song's belly button to the back.
Pratchett lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pratchett 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Pratchett!
After the fight, Luke Pratchett 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:
GKNY 123 - Wills vs Song
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett lands a nice hook to Afridi's body. Afridi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pratchett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in and bounces Afridi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pratchett postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pratchett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Afridi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Afridi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Afridi keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Afridi is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Afridi is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Afridi keeping full guard, as Pratchett tries to pass.
Afridi is trying to keep Pratchett in close.
#SUB2#
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett trying to control but Afridi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Afridi controls Pratchett momentarily but Pratchett frees himself. #SUB#
Afridi is looking for a triangle here but Pratchett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Afridi struggling a bit here.
Afridi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Afridi is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Afridi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pratchett won't allow Afridi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Afridi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pratchett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Afridi.
Afridi is trying to control Pratchett's posture but Pratchett avoids it.
Afridi is looking for a sweep.
Afridi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Afridi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to control but Afridi is keeping him busy.
Pratchett thows a huge punch but Afridi dodges it nicely.
Pratchett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pratchett with shots to the head and body - Afridi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Afridi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pratchett avoids the attempt from Afridi to control.
Pratchett content just to control the position here.
Afridi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Afridi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Pratchett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Afridi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Afridi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pratchett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Afridi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Afridi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Afridi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Afridi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pratchett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Afridi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Afridi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Afridi passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Afridi throws a lazy right hand but Pratchett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Pratchett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Afridi's guard.
Pratchett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Afridi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pratchett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pratchett with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Afridi working for a triangle but Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett won't allow Afridi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Pratchett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Afridi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Afridi looking to control.
#SUB#
Afridi looking for subs off his back but Pratchett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Afridi is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Pratchett seems content to control.
Afridi trying to hold on to Pratchett's head to control him but Pratchett postures up.
#SUB#
Afridi actively working from the bottom here.
Pratchett is looking to take a break and control but Afridi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Afridi is looking to improve his position.
Pratchett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pratchett is trying to control. Afridi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Afridi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pratchett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Afridi sees it coming and defends easily.
Afridi wants to control but Pratchett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratchett fails with the takedown#CL#
and Afridi counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Afridi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Afridi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pratchett smiles and moves away.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Afridi on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Afridi. No joy for Pratchett on that attempt.
Pratchett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Afridi looks to clinch #TD2#
and Pratchett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Afridi's guard.
Pratchett wants to pass the guard but Afridi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Afridi is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Afridi keeps moving. #T4#
Afridi has Pratchett pulled in close to control his posture.
Luke Pratchett has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Afridi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pratchett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Afridi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pratchett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett pulls Afridi in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Afridi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Afridi scores with a hook.
Pratchett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Afridi on the side of the head.
Afridi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett punishes Afridi's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Pratchett lands.
Afridi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pratchett gets a double leg takedown into Afridi's guard.
Afridi is trying to keep Pratchett in close.
Pratchett scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pratchett lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Pratchett postures up and lands a big shot to Afridi's brow. #SUB#
Afridi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Afridi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pratchett passes into half guard.
Pratchett stalling away here and it's allowed Afridi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pratchett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Afridi has his foot on Pratchett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pratchett works his way back into a safe position though.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Afridi keeping full guard, as Pratchett tries to pass.
Khatir Afridi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett controlling from the top position.
Pratchett working some strikes from top position.
Afridi trying to keep a closed guard but Pratchett is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Afridi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Afridi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pratchett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pratchett connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Afridi is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Afridi keeps moving.
Afridi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Afridi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pratchett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Afridi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luke Pratchett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Afridi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Afridi misses the body punch
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khatir Afridi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afridi misses with a jab to the body
and Afridi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Afridi wants to clinch
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Afridi swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pratchett scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett connects with a body shot that sends Afridi's belly button to the back.
Pratchett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Afridi.
Afridi misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pratchett 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GKNY 117 - Shakhbulat vs River
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Brynjar has Pratchett up against the cage in a clinch.
Pratchett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Brynjar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pratchett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brynjar is fending him off so far but Pratchett persists. Nope, Brynjar circles away and we're back to standing.
Brynjar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brynjar throws a lazy body kick
and Pratchett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Brynjar - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynjar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brynjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pratchett.
Brynjar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brynjar throws a right hand that misses
and Pratchett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Pratchett misses with a hook. Brynjar ducked under it nicely.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
Pratchett dips to his left and cracks Brynjar with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Pratchett misses.
Brynjar throws a big counter combination but Pratchett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Brynjar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nebojša Brynjar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brynjar.
#CL#
Brynjar clinches with his opponent.
Pratchett misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratchett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brynjar.
Brynjar blocking some punches.
Brynjar working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Brynjar blocking some punches.
Brynjar taking a breather.
Brynjar is stalling here.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Pratchett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brynjar is trying to keep an underhook but Pratchett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratchett trying to control from half guard but Brynjar is working away.
Pratchett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pratchett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brynjar keeps working.
Brynjar is holding on to half guard well.#T3##ES#
Brynjar has one foot on Pratchett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brynjar cracks the inside of Pratchett's front leg.
Pratchett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Pratchett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brynjar lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Pratchett misses
and Brynjar counters with a nice uppercut.
Pratchett misses with a hook
#CL#
and Brynjar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brynjar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brynjar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pratchett.
Pratchett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar is trying to break the clinch but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage.
Brynjar wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
#T4#
Pratchett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brynjar prevents it.
Brynjar pushes Pratchett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brynjar lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Pratchett has Brynjar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brynjar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Brynjar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brynjar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pratchett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brynjar letting Pratchett take a breather here.
Brynjar lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Brynjar breaks the clinch.
Brynjar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pratchett, right into the meat.
Pratchett throws an off balance right hand
and Brynjar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar 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#
Pratchett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brynjar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brynjar misses with the head strike.
Brynjar lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pratchett. #BC#
Brynjar breaks the clinch.
Brynjar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brynjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pratchett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynjar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratchett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brynjar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pratchett's sensitive parts.
Brynjar throws a leg kick
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Brynjar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brynjar misses with a double jab.
Pratchett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brynjar staying out of range there.
Brynjar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brynjar missing with a left hand there. Pratchett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut
and Brynjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Brynjar ducked under it nicely.
Brynjar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brynjar works Pratchett's body with a nice hook.
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brynjar misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratchett sizes up Brynjar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Brynjar defending well as Pratchett loads up on a big left hand.
Brynjar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pratchett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brynjar is out of range.
Pratchett misses with a right hand
and Pratchett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett misses with a hook. Brynjar ducked under it nicely.
Brynjar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brynjar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pratchett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brynjar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brynjar is looking for a counter combo.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brynjar's head backwards.
Brynjar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brynjar misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Pratchett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brynjar. #CL#
Brynjar rushes Pratchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Pratchett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brynjar throws a big shot that misses.
Brynjar ducks right into an uppercut from Pratchett.
Brynjar throws a head kick that misses.
Brynjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pratchett.
Pratchett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Brynjar scoring well with a low kick there.
Pratchett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brynjar clobbers Pratchett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pratchett misses the jab.
Brynjar throwing a counter right hand but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
Brynjar throws a leg kick but Pratchett moved away.
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brynjar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett with the counter takedown but Brynjar avoids it easily.
Pratchett checks a low kick from Brynjar.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brynjar connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pratchett.
Pratchett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brynjar pinned against the cage. Brynjar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brynjar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Brynjar counters by moving into the clinch.
Brynjar misses with a punch to the body.
Brynjar scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Brynjar manages to break the clinch.
Pratchett lands a jab to the head.
Pratchett throws an off balance right hand
and Brynjar counters with a straight right hand.
Brynjar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pratchett checks it well.
Pratchett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brynjar moves away.
Pratchett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pratchett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brynjar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pratchett to score with a decent uppercut.
Pratchett misses the jab.
As Pratchett tries to get set, Brynjar tries to push him back and clinch up but Pratchett manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Brynjar.
Pratchett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nebojša Brynjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pratchett throws the left hand but Brynjar avoids the punch easily.
Pratchett misses with a low kick.
Brynjar is looking for a counter combo.
Pratchett lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brynjar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming.
Pratchett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pratchett misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pratchett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brynjar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nebojša Brynjar is winning the standup battle so far.
Brynjar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pratchett. That did some damage!
Brynjar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt
and Brynjar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brynjar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brynjar.
Pratchett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brynjar's head.
Brynjar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pratchett's sensitive parts.
Pratchett is looking to chop away at Brynjar's legs.
Brynjar tries to counter by clinching up but Pratchett breaks away and moves out of range.
Brynjar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pratchett lands with a good body shot.
Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratchett. #T4#
Brynjar tries to land a front kick but Pratchett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pratchett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Brynjar counter with a right hand.
Nebojša Brynjar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratchett throws a hook but Brynjar blocks it.
Brynjar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pratchett manages to circle out of the way.
Brynjar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pratchett eats them both and turns towards Brynjar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pratchett tried to score with a low kick but Brynjar checks it.
Pratchett swings widly with a right hand
and Brynjar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pratchett thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Pratchett tries to get set, Brynjar tries to push him back and clinch up but Pratchett manages to avoid the attempt.
Pratchett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratchett misses with a hook
and Brynjar counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nebojša Brynjar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brynjar, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebojša Brynjar!
Nebojša Brynjar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Pratchett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pratchett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schulmann. That's going to slow Pratchett down.
Pratchett tries to clinch but Schulmann moves out of range.
Pratchett misses with a left hand
and Schulmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pratchett thinking.
Schulmann lands a nice looking body kick.
Schulmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann throws a combination that misses
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Pratchett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schulmann did well to prevent Pratchett getting side control.
Schulmann wants to improve his position but Pratchett is controlling well.
Pratchett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Pratchett is trying to control. Schulmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schulmann trying to hold on to Pratchett's head to control him but Pratchett postures up.
Schulmann tries to roll over but Pratchett keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pratchett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Schulmann actively working from the bottom here.
Schulmann is pressing down on Pratchett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pratchett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Schulmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pratchett is aware though and is defending well.
Pratchett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schulmann controlling the position.
Pratchett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schulmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratchett.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in and bounces Schulmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pratchett working his ground and pound in the gym.
Schulmann working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Pratchett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schulmann trying to control the position here.
Pratchett content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Schulmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Schulmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pratchett is aware though and is defending well.
Pratchett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann misses with a looping right.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Pratchett ducked under it nicely.
Pratchett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Schulmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schulmann moves out of range as Pratchett strikes.
Pratchett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulmann manages to avoid it.
Pratchett lands a head shot.
Schulmann misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Schulmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pratchett in his tracks.
Pratchett lands a nice shot to the body.
Schulmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schulmann looks to land a body kick but Pratchett moved away.
Pratchett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pratchett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schulmann. #T1##TD#
Schulmann dives in and scores a takedown into Pratchett's guard.
Pratchett controlling the position.
Schulmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schulmann throwing strikes from guard but Pratchett blocks nicely.
Schulmann with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Pratchett is pulling down on Schulmann's head to control his posture.
Pratchett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schulmann controls the pace.
Pratchett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schulmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Pratchett stays in close to Schulmann's body and controls the position.
Schulmann is pulling down on Pratchett's head to control his posture.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Schulmann controlling the position.
Pratchett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Schulmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett trying to control but Schulmann is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schulmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schulmann thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schulmann scores with a body shot.
Pratchett staying out of range there.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Pratchett.
Schulmann throws a body kick that misses.
Pratchett lands a jab to Schulmann's midsection.
Schulmann throws a hook to the side of Pratchett's head but Pratchett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Schulmann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Pratchett sees coming a mile off.
Pratchett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pratchett thumps Schulmann with a low kick.
Schulmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pratchett pinned against the cage. Pratchett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pratchett thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Pratchett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pratchett defending well as Schulmann loads up on a big left hand.
Schulmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pratchett was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pratchett cracks a nice hook into Schulmann's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
Schulmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Pratchett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pratchett connects with an inside leg kick.
Schulmann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pratchett looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Schulmann is looking to counter punch.
Schulmann connects with a leg kick. Pratchett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pratchett misses the target.
Schulmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Pratchett avoided it.
Schulmann cracks Pratchett with an open hand slap.
Luke Pratchett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schulmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schulmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pratchett has time to react.#T2#
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulmann.
Pratchett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schulmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schulmann.
Schulmann tries to work over Pratchett's front leg with a kick but Pratchett checks it.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown but Pratchett shows good takedown defense.
Pratchett just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the body
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target. #T3#
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pratchett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pratchett looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Pratchett lands a slapping body shot.
Schulmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schulmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pratchett. Beautiful body shot.
Schulmann scores with a head kick. Pratchett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pratchett throws a nice looking combination but Schulmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Pratchett backs away, Schulmann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Schulmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pratchett finds it's way round the side to connect with Schulmann's head.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Pratchett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulmann digs a good body shot into Pratchett's ribs.
Schulmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.
Schulmann tests Pratchett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schulmann lands a nice shot that snaps Pratchett's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Luke Pratchett just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pratchett throws a body punch but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pratchett misses.
Pratchett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schulmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schulmann with a body shot.
Pratchett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
Pratchett wants to counter the offense by Schulmann and move into the clinch position.
Schulmann is looking to wear down Pratchett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett missing with a left hand there. Schulmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schulmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schulmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pratchett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schulmann.
Pratchett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schulmann digs a good body shot into Pratchett's ribs.#TD2#
Pratchett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schulmann quickly recovers to half guard.
Pratchett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schulmann moves into full guard.
Pratchett stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.#T2#
Pratchett content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Schulmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Schulmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schulmann lands with a right hand.
Pratchett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pratchett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schulmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Schulmann misses the target.
Schulmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Schulmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
Pratchett sizes up Schulmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pratchett throws a leg kick
enabling Schulmann to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pratchett is rocked!
Schulmann lands a nice hook to Pratchett's body. Pratchett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Schulmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann is thwarting Pratchett's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaniv Schulmann had his way with Luke Pratchett in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Schulmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pratchett throws a head kick that misses.
Pratchett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a really nice looking cross but Pratchett seems unphased.
Pratchett misses the body punch
and Schulmann counters with a good low kick that Pratchett was not able to check.
Schulmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pratchett. That did some damage!#TD2#
Pratchett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schulmann sprawls well initially but Pratchett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schulmann regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Pratchett looking to sit in guard and control but Schulmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pratchett looking to control.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pratchett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pratchett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schulmann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pratchett is fighting to break Schulmann's control of his arms but Schulmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pratchett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Schulmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pratchett is one step ahead there.
Luke Pratchett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pratchett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Schulmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pratchett landing with the ground and pound.
Schulmann wants to sweep here but Pratchett controlling him for the moment.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Pratchett landing some decent shots from guard.
Pratchett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Schulmann manages to get to full guard.
Pratchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pratchett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Yaniv Schulmann 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:
GFC 58: Souza vs Walian
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pratchett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Pratchett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Lauzon.
Pratchett takes one on the button.
Lauzon blocks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Pratchett 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.
Jab from Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a single shot there.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Pratchett lands with a straight right. Lauzon didn't see that one coming.
Lauzon misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzon lands a jab to the head.
Lauzon scores with a hook to the body. Pratchett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratchett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pratchett throws a leg kick which misses Lauzon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzon tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Lauzon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pratchett, as that shot connected.
Ben Lauzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzon moves away.
Lauzon thuds a left hand into Pratchett's body.
Pratchett throws a hook but Lauzon blocks it.
Pratchett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzon misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzon throws a head kick that misses.
Pratchett flicks out a counter leg kick but Lauzon steps away.
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratchett loads up on a big right hand but Lauzon slips the punch.
Lauzon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.
Lauzon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pratchett tries a low kick but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon misses with a kick to the body.
Lauzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Jab by Lauzon.
Pratchett scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon missing with a left hand there. Pratchett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzon misses the target.
Pratchett misses with a lunging right hand
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pratchett.
Lauzon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pratchett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pratchett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lauzon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lauzon scores with a jab.#T3#
Lauzon misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett misses with a looping right.
Pratchett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pratchett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pratchett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzon misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Lauzon throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocks a leg kick.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Lauzon tries to bum rush Pratchett with a series of wild strikes but Pratchett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pratchett scores with a push kick.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
A jab from Lauzon misses.
Pratchett connects with a looping right hand.
Pratchett moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Lauzon misses with the combination.
Lauzon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzon as he connects with a hook.
Pratchett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Pratchett 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pratchett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
#BC2#
Pratchett breaks the clinch.
Pratchett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lauzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pratchett momentarily.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pratchett just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon tests Pratchett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Lauzon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Donk. Pratchett catches Lauzon right on the button with a cross.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a looping overhand right but Lauzon ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Lauzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pratchett.
Pratchett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lauzon on the inside. #BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Pratchett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pratchett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Pratchett.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pratchett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Pratchett misses.
Lauzon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pratchett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pratchett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Lauzon moves away from the strike by Pratchett.
Lauzon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lauzon jabs Pratchett right on the nose. Pratchett blinks but takes it well.
Pratchett misses with a body shot.
Lauzon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lauzon tries to land a leg kick but Pratchett saw it coming and moves away.
Lauzon misses with a straight right. #T3#
Pratchett scores with a decent looking hook.
Pratchett scores with a hook to the body. Lauzon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Lauzon drives through and clinches with Pratchett against the cage.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pratchett is defending well for now.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Pratchett throws a head punch that misses.
Pratchett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pratchett can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Good body shot from Pratchett.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pratchett.
Pratchett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pratchett is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Lauzon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon crunches a lovely knee into Pratchett's ribcage.
Pratchett is working for takedown but Lauzon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pratchett's face.
Pratchett lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Lauzon saw that one coming.
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Pratchett is out of range.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Lauzon dodges the punch combination from Pratchett.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a jab when Lauzon was well out of range.
Pratchett cracks Lauzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pratchett circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauzon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratchett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Pratchett misses with a right hand
and Lauzon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzon moves to clinch but Pratchett breaks away
letting Pratchett counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lauzon connects with a right hand. Pratchett shakes it off.
Pratchett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pratchett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Lauzon throwing a counter right hand but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
Pratchett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon defending well as Pratchett loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Pratchett lands an uppercut.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Pratchett.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pratchett controls his hands.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Lauzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut
and Lauzon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzon connects with a leg kick. Pratchett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pratchett moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Pratchett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lauzon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon misses the jab.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon looks to land a combination but Pratchett avoids it well.
Pratchett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Pratchett throws out a counter right but Lauzon avoids it with no problem.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
Lauzon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lauzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pratchett lands a jab.
A jab from Pratchett finds it's way through Lauzon's defenses.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Pratchett avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Pratchett misses. #CL#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pratchett tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Pratchett back against the cage.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pratchett's efforts to push away.
Pratchett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Pratchett wants to break free but Lauzon has control.
Pratchett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##BC2#
Pratchett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pratchett lands a slapping body shot.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Lauzon sprawls well.#CL#
Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
Pratchett lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Pratchett blocks with his arms.
Pratchett misses with some punches.
Pratchett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pratchett blocks it with crossed arms.
Pratchett misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pratchett.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Pratchett.
I think Pratchett 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Madrigal misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pratchett checks a leg kick.
Madrigal ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Madrigal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madrigal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Madrigal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Madrigal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Madrigal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pratchett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madrigal throwing strikes but missing.
Pratchett working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment.
Madrigal works over Pratchett with some ground and pound from guard.
Madrigal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madrigal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pratchett tries to free his leg and advance position but Madrigal is retaining full guard.
Pratchett with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pratchett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Madrigal trying to keep a closed guard but Pratchett is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.
Pratchett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wilder MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Madrigal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pratchett is one step ahead there.
Madrigal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pratchett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pratchett pushes down on Madrigal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madrigal tries to roll over but Pratchett keeps him under control.
Madrigal is refusing to be controlled, as Pratchett sits in half guard. #T3#
Pratchett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pratchett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madrigal is in trouble now - Pratchett has advanced to mount!
Madrigal wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.#SUB#
Madrigal is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pratchett locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Madrigal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett made sure to mention his sponsor, M.O. Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
Julio Madrigal was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.
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Event:
BRFC 51
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Souvlaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Souvlaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souvlaki shoots and misses
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pratchett. That's going to slow Souvlaki down.
Souvlaki slips under a jab.
Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pratchett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett looks to land a right hand but Souvlaki moved out of range.
Souvlaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souvlaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pratchett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Souvlaki's knee momentarily.#TD#
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Souvlaki trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souvlaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Souvlaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pratchett working some strikes from top position.
Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Pratchett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Souvlaki has his foot on Pratchett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pratchett works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Pratchett is working Souvlaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pratchett won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Souvlaki keeps moving.
Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pratchett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Pratchett's legs - danger averted.
Pratchett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pratchett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pratchett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pratchett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett postures up and lands a big shot to Souvlaki's brow. #SUB#
Souvlaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratchett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratchett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pratchett throwing strikes from guard but Souvlaki blocks nicely. #T3#
Souvlaki trying to control the position.
Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Souvlaki is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pratchett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pratchett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom.
Pratchett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Souvlaki is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett preventing the sweep.
Pratchett lands a couple of elbows.
Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Souvlaki has his feet on Pratchett's thighs here. He's pushed Pratchett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pratchett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koulouraki Souvlaki!
Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BRFC 49
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Funk connects with a right hand. Pratchett shakes it off.
Funk misses the jab.
Pratchett throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Pratchett misses its target.
Pratchett lands a jab to Funk's midsection.
Funk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Funk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Funk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pratchett's waist but Pratchett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funk off to one side.
Funk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pratchett's head backwards.
Funk shoots and misses
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Luke Pratchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Pratchett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pratchett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funk cracks Pratchett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Funk misses with a right hand
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pratchett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funk somewhat.
Funk tries for a takedown but Pratchett circles away easily#TD#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pratchett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratchett lands a couple of elbows.
Pratchett looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pratchett is stalling in the full guard.
Pratchett passes Funk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pratchett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Funk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pratchett wants to control but Funk is keeping him busy.
Funk is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pratchett tries to pass to full mount but Funk defends it. #SUB2#
Funk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pratchett is looking to take a break and control but Funk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Pratchett scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Funk is defending against the submission attempts here by Pratchett.
Funk 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.
Pratchett throwing shots but Funk is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Pratchett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pratchett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Funk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Funk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratchett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pratchett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funk trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Pratchett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Funk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Funk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Funk! #REVB##SUB2#
Funk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Pratchett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pratchett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Funk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pratchett has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Funk scores with a decent looking hook.
Funk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pratchett as he avoids it easily.
Pratchett throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Pratchett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
Pratchett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Pratchett moves away and avoids it.
Funk shoots for a double leg takedown but Pratchett sprawls well. He's pushed Funk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pratchett walks into a straight right hand from Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk shoots in for a double leg but Pratchett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Pratchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Funk misses with a takedown
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Funk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Funk shoots in and drives through. Pratchett sprawls well.
Pratchett scores with a jab. Funk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Funk is rocked!
Pratchett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Funk drops his hands momentarily and Pratchett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Funk is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratchett finish him?
Funk misses with a takedown attempt
and Pratchett scores with a counter punch that sends Funk to the canvas! Pratchett smells blood - he's punishing Funk with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Funk has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Terrence Funk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck fuck fuck'.
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Event:
BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt - Brophy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Pratchett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Pratchett seems to be working for a kimura but Brophy defends the submission attempt.
Brophy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pratchett.
Brophy is trying to control but can't.
Pratchett wants to control but Brophy is keeping him busy.
Brophy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett wants to free his trapped foot but Brophy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brophy has hold of Pratchett's hands but Pratchett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Pratchett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brophy is staying active underneath Pratchett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pratchett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pratchett working Brophy over with strikes.
Pratchett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working.
Pratchett has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pratchett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pratchett misses with a head shot. Brophy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pratchett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. #T2#
Pratchett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pratchett looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pratchett pulls Brophy in close to his closed guard and prevents Brophy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pratchett trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pratchett looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but Pratchett is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Pratchett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brophy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pratchett is trying to hold Brophy in close to prevent damage but Brophy has managed to pass into half guard.
Pratchett is trying to maintain the position but Brophy is very close to passing his half guard.
Pratchett wants to get back to full guard but Brophy has mounted him!
Pratchett wants to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy controlling his opponent. #T4#
Brophy trying to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brophy controlling the pace for now.
Pratchett reaches up to try and control the position but Brophy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pratchett rolls and tries to escape and now Brophy has his back!
Pratchett wants to control his opponent's hands but Brophy gets his hands free.
Pratchett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brophy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Pratchett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pratchett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luke Pratchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratchett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Pratchett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Pratchett didn't see that one coming.
Pratchett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pratchett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Brophy. #ROC2#
Pratchett is rocked!
No luck for Pratchett with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Pratchett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brophy sprawls well initially but Pratchett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratchett throws a strike but Brophy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brophy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
Pratchett works over Brophy with some ground and pound from guard.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett landing with the ground and pound.
Pratchett postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
Pratchett pushing down on Brophy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pratchett is nestled in close to Brophy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Pratchett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brophy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pratchett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pratchett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pratchett winds up and cracks Brophy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luke Pratchett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brophy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pratchett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pratchett wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.
Pratchett trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pratchett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pratchett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pratchett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brophy wants to stand and escape but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Pratchett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratchett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Pratchett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Pratchett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pratchett misses with the ground and pound.
Pratchett tries to score with some ground and pound. Brophy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Pratchett tries for a kimura but Brophy is defending well.
Pratchett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brophy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pratchett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brophy taking a bit of punishment here - Pratchett scoring with strikes.
Pratchett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brophy 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.
Brophy regains half guard, as Pratchett was trying to land strikes.
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 Luke Pratchett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
Pratchett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Brophy. No joy for Pratchett on that attempt.
Brophy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Pratchett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pratchett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
Pratchett tries for a takedown but Brophy circles away easily
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Brophy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pratchett is defended easily by Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratchett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brophy sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Pratchett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Pratchett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pratchett goes for a double leg but Brophy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Brophy continues to drive forward.
Pratchett misses with a takedown
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pratchett seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Brophy lands a jab.
Brophy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brophy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pratchett! Brophy dives in looking to finish! Pratchett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Brophy!
An out of breath Ryan Brophy 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:
BRFC 44
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Pratchett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pratchett. That's going to slow Kropelis down.
Nice body kick there by Kropelis.
Pratchett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pratchett throws a body shot but no joy.
Pratchett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kropelis's head.
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pratchett checks the leg kick.
Pratchett throws a leg kick but Kropelis checks it.
Luke Pratchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Kropelis with the counter takedown but Pratchett avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pratchett.
Pratchett blocks a head kick by Kropelis.
Pratchett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropelis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pratchett swings for the body but Kropelis moves out of range.
Kropelis feints the counter takedown.
Pratchett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kropelis with the counter takedown but Pratchett avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratchett.#T2#
Kropelis tries to clinch up.
Pratchett lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kropelis blocks the leg kick.
Kropelis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pratchett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kropelis blocks a leg kick.
Kropelis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pratchett blocks it well.
Kropelis with a poor takedown
and Pratchett counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratchett lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Kropelis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kropelis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kropeliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Pratchett. #ROC#
Kropelis is rocked!
Kropelis blocks the body kick.
Kropelis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pratchett lands with a nice body punch.
Pratchett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kropelis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pratchett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A little feinted left hand from Pratchett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kropelis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropelis is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratchett finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Krabis Kropelis has been cut.
Luke Pratchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Kropelis seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kropelis or perhaps it was just good defense by Pratchett, which made it look bad.
Kropelis shoots for a double leg takedown but Pratchett sprawls well. He's pushed Kropelis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pratchett throws out a leg kick but Kropelis moves out of range and Pratchett only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratchett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kropelis manages to avoid it.
Kropelis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratchett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krabis Kropelis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pratchett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kropelis has a takedown stuffed.
Pratchett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pratchett dips to his left and cracks Kropelis with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett throws out a leg kick but Kropelis moves out of range and Pratchett only half commits.
Donk. Pratchett catches Kropelis right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Pratchett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kropelis walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pratchett cracks Kropelis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Pratchett.
Kropelis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pratchett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pratchett cracks Kropelis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Kropelis falls to his knees and Pratchett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Pratchett!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Pratchett thanked M.O. Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Collins misses with a hook
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pratchett 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.
Pratchett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Pratchett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins dives in and grabs Pratchett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pratchett pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Pratchett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pratchett is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins checks a low kick from Pratchett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pratchett misses.#T1#
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Pratchett's head back.
Pratchett lands a body shot.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
Pratchett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pratchett throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pratchett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pratchett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Pratchett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratchett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Pratchett shows good takedown defense.
Pratchett punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Luke Pratchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pratchett circles away.
Pratchett throws a fast counter high kick but Collins manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins cracks Pratchett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##TD#
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pratchett quickly recovers to half guard.
Pratchett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Collins thows a huge punch but Pratchett dodges it nicely.
Pratchett is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Pratchett defends it.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pratchett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Pratchett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Pratchett is not content to let Collins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Pratchett 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#
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Pratchett, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Pratchett against the ropes but Pratchett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pratchett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Pratchett gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the ropes.
Luke Pratchett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a leg kick #TD#
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Collins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pratchett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Collins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pratchett pulls down on the head and he's put Collins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BRFC 39
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Snooze.
Pratchett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snooze.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snooze misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Pratchett counters with a takedown into side control.
Snooze trying his best to control but Pratchett has mounted him.
Snooze avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pratchett.
Pratchett looking to control but Snooze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pratchett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snooze is on top in guard.
Snooze trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
Snooze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pratchett on the ground.
Snooze stopping the sweep attempt from Pratchett.
Snooze is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snooze wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving.
Pratchett is pulling down on Snooze's head to control his posture.
Snooze trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
Snooze won't allow Pratchett to sweep him here.
Snooze looking to sit in guard and control but Pratchett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pratchett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snooze keeping full guard, as Pratchett tries to pass.
Pratchett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snooze is looking to sweep but instead, Pratchett has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pratchett is working for a submission of some sort.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Snooze is a slippery customer.#T3#
Pratchett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pratchett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pratchett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snooze's head.
Snooze trying to control from the bottom.
Snooze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Pratchett.
Snooze fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice straight punches there by Snooze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snooze.#TD2#
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snooze is looking to get back to is feet but Pratchett passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Snooze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that round.
That's time! Snooze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snooze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snooze checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pratchett.
Snooze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pratchett is looking to slow Snooze down with leg kicks.
Snooze scores with a decent looking hook.
Snooze moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
Pratchett with the counter takedown but Snooze avoids it easily.
Snooze scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snooze misses with a straight left.
Pratchett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snooze defends it well.
Pratchett takes a swing at Snooze's ribcage but misses.
Pratchett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snooze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pratchett was well out of range. Poor timing from Snooze.
Pratchett with the counter takedown but Snooze avoids it easily.#T1#
Jab from Snooze.
Snooze throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett connects with a body shot.
Snooze cracks Pratchett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pratchett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pratchett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snooze throws out the jab.
Snooze misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Pratchett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snooze's guard.
Snooze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Snooze keeps moving.
Pratchett forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Pratchett uses his free foot to push down on Snooze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snooze.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pratchett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pratchett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pratchett controlling the position easily from mount.
Snooze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Snooze wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett raining down shots from the mount!
Snooze wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Pratchett working for a guillotine from mount but Snooze is in no mood to give up.
Pratchett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pratchett with shots to the head and body - Snooze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pratchett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Pratchett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pratchett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pratchett scoring with strikes but Snooze is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Snooze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Pratchett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snooze!#ES#
Snooze sneaks out the side door and pushes Pratchett away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Snooze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snooze throws out a loose jab but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snooze scores with a jab.
Snooze misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratchett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snooze's guard.
Luke Pratchett has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pratchett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snooze's head.
Pratchett moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Snooze is looking to regain half guard here but Pratchett keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Pratchett swings around for an armbar but Snooze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pratchett's guard.
Pratchett keeping moving, preventing Snooze from controlling successfully.
Pratchett tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pratchett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snooze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snooze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Snooze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pratchett keeping moving, preventing Snooze from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pratchett looking for a guillotine here but Snooze defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pratchett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snooze defends it easily.#T3#
Snooze trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom.
Pratchett looking to control.
Pratchett 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.
Luke Pratchett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pratchett controls Snooze momentarily but Snooze frees himself.
Snooze won't allow Pratchett to sweep him here.
Pratchett has Snooze pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pratchett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snooze controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominick Snooze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Pratchett - just one landing.
Dominick Snooze is winning the standup battle so far.
Snooze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratchett.
Snooze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett blocks a jab.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snooze misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominick Snooze.
I think Pratchett 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Pratchett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Dominick Snooze stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't lose, I'm not a loser, I will never lose again.'.
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BRFC 35
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Built tests Pratchett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pratchett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratchett.
Built checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pratchett 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.
Pratchett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Pratchett misses the target.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Built was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratchett throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pratchett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beast Cartel that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pratchett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pratchett passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Built trying to hold on to Pratchett's head to control him but Pratchett postures up.
Built trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pratchett manages to pass to mount!
Built looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T2#
Pratchett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Built because Pratchett loaded up on that one.
Built reaches up and holds on to Pratchett to control the position.
Pratchett misses with a head shot.
Built tries to lock up and control but Pratchett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Built is looking to get to half guard.
Built tries to hold on but Pratchett pushes him away. #T3#
Pratchett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Pratchett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Built is looking to get to half guard.
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Built's face.
Pratchett looking to finish Built with some ground and pound. This is bad for Built!
Pratchett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Built wants to control but Pratchett is having none of it.#SUB2#
Pratchett working for a submission but Built is keeping him at bay.
Pratchett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratchett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Built hang on?
Pratchett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pratchett lands a nice shot to the head.
Built tries to hold on but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett tries to control but Built wriggling away.
Built is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett 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#
Built misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pratchett working some strikes from top position.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Built has wrist control.
Pratchett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Built has wrist control.
Built controlling the position.
Built controls Pratchett momentarily but Pratchett frees himself. #T1#
Pratchett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Built's guard.
Built regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pratchett.
Built trying to control the position.
Pratchett is fighting to break Built's control of his arms but Built is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pratchett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pratchett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built connects with a jab.
A big left from Pratchett misses.
A jab from Built misses.
Pratchett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Built gets a clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett is trying to pull guard but Built turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built trying to control the position but instead, Pratchett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Built into the ropes.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratchett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Pratchett tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Pratchett avoids it by throwing Built back against the ropes.
Pratchett blocking some punches.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Pratchett controls the action.
Pratchett wants to stall.
Pratchett fails to pull guard.
Maui Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.#T4#
Built scores with a shot to the side of Pratchett's head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Pratchett taking a breather.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built is trying to stall.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built taking a breather. #BC#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Pratchett connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratchett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Built dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pratchett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Pratchett counters with a takedown into side control.
Pratchett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Built to see if he's OK.
Built managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pratchett.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Built can't do much from the bottom here.
Built sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to free his trapped foot but Built is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.
Pratchett is trying to control. Built wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Built tries to get to full guard but Pratchett has control of the leg.
Built is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pratchett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pratchett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Built is trying to maintain the position but Pratchett is very close to passing his half guard.
Built keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pratchett 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.
Maui Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well,Built is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pratchett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pratchett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Built is looking for a sweep. Pratchett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Built is trying to control but can't.
Pratchett trying to control the action but Built is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Built is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pratchett trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it.
Pratchett wants to control but Built is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Built throws a low kick but Pratchett avoids it.
Pratchett with the counter takedown but Built avoids it easily.
Pratchett staying out of range there.
Built plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pratchett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luke Pratchett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Built is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pratchett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Built can't keep his opponent in guard - Pratchett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pratchett slows the pace down in half guard.
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pratchett 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Pratchett very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition 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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