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Event:
C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Cane digs a good body shot into Andrianov's ribs.
Andrianov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Cane moves away from the strike by Andrianov.
Cane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrianov is looking to counter the offense by Cane and move into the clinch.
Cane lands a jab to Andrianov's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Cane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Cane wants to clinch.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.#T1#
Andrianov throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Cane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andrianov blocks it well.
Andrianov connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
Andrianov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrianov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianov is able to avoid easily.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Andrianov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Cane.
Andrianov lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Cane tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
#T2#
A short right from Andrianov on the inside.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane stalling against the cage.
Cane tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cane stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cane.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Cane prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrianov gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.#BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Cane.#CL#
Andrianov moves into range and clinches up with Cane.#T4#
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow. #BC#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Andrianov does no damage.
Andrianov connects with the punch.
Cane lands an overhand right.
Cane throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Andrianov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane moves away from the strike by Andrianov.
Cane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrianov cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Andrianov moves into the clinch.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage. #BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice combination there by Andrianov.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Andrianov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Cane.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov checks a leg kick.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrianov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane works Andrianov's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Andrianov closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the cage.
Come on Andrianov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Andrianov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov lands an uppercut.
Ivan Andrianov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Cane.
Andrianov controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Andrianov tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Cane.
Andrianov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Andrianov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Andrianov improves position.
Cane leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov. #T4#
Andrianov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianov has Cane pushed against the cage.
Cane tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Andrianov - that landed with a thud.
Andrianov lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrianov's head backwards.#CL#
Andrianov closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the cage.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Cane tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Cane blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov is stalling here.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrianov gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrianov.
Andrianov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrianov effectively controlling the action here.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane working aggressively here.
#T2#
Cane wants to stall.
#BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Andrianov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
A shot in the inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cane.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Cane lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Cane tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
#BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Cane tries to clinch but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range. #KD#
Andrianov cracks Cane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Andrianov finish him?
#ROC#Cane is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrianov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Andrianov! |
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Event:
C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Cane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cane throws a leg kick that misses.
Cane feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
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!
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane scoring well with a low kick there.
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane checks a leg kick.
Cane throws a counter combo.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.#T2#
Cane lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Cane connects with a single shot there.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Cane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cane.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Cane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Cane.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Cane with a nice calf kick.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii needs to keep his hands up - Cane had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makaki Iii!
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Cane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Makaki Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Cane.
Cane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makaki Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Cane.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Cane.
#T1#
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane connects with the punch.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Cane throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cane thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side.#CL2#
Cane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Makaki Iii.
#T2#
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Knees in the clinch landing for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane is looking to control Makaki Iii's arms but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Cane is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane. #T4#
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaki Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Makaki Iii.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane misses the body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Cane as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a nice head kick!
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cane throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cane just manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Cane slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cane.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Cane's ribs.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Cane throws a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Cane.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cane stalling the fight.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane works on Makaki Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cane slowing the pace effectively.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Makaki Iii is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Cane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Cane slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cane connects with a looping right hand.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cane as he connects with a hook.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
Well Makaki Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Want The Former Champion Ryan Landry, I Been Waiting For A While. Me And You 5 Round Main Event.'. |
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Event:
C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Yau's knee but Yau avoids it well.
Yau with a nice cross.
Yau lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Yau scores with a leg kick.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Yau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane slips under a jab from Yau.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Cane looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
Yau thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Donk. Yau catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yau!
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Cane checks a low kick from Yau.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Yau. Those never looked like landing.
Yau scores with a jab.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Yau stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yau lands a nice looking body kick.
Yau 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.
Yau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yau misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cane. That's going to slow Yau down.
Yau moves out of range as Cane strikes.
A big left from Cane misses.
Yau lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yau throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Yau. #T2#
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Yau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.
Yau digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Yau.
Yau pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Yau.
Yau working Cane over with knees to the body.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Yau misses with a body punch.
Yau struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
Cane working aggressively here.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau lands a nice elbow.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Yau as the two fighters clinch.
Yau blocks a body shot from Cane.
Yau working Cane over with knees to the body.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cane.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Yau lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yau misses with a knee to the head.
Cane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Yau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cane misses with a body kick.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Cane looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Jab by Yau.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cane pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Cane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Nice body punch from Cane - that landed with a thud.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane effectively controlling the action here.
Yau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Yau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau blocking some punches.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cane's brow.
Yau is leaning against Cane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Cane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Yau.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yau lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Yau.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cane's face.
A short right from Yau.
Yau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
A knee to the head by Yau.
A short body shot lands from Yau as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
Yau lands an elbow inside that Cane shrugs off.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Yau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau. #T4#
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau being controlled against the cage.
Yau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Yau.
A right hand to the body from Yau.
Yau is working Cane over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau lands a left hand.
Yau scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Yau tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Yau pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cane wants to stall.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane blocks a body shot from Yau.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from Yau.
Yau lands a shoulder strike.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yau pushes Cane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Cane tries to tie him up.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Yau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Cane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cane.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau lands a knee to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Cane lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane scores with a hook to the body.
Cane tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Yau can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yau connects with a knee to the head.
Yau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yau.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Yau pushes off an throws an elbow but Cane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from Yau, against the cage.
Yau prevents a body shot from Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yau.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane taking a breather. #T4#
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cane's face.
Cane stalling.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Cane blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice knee to the body.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Yau's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Yau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yau.
Yau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yau throws an elbow that misses.
Cane tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane taking a breather.
Yau scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Sin rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sin wants a takedown.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Cane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cane scores with a hook to the body.
Sin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Sin.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.#CL#
Sin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cane, pushing him back against the cage.
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Cane - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Cane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Sin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cane after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Sin is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Cane misses with a body punch.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane has Sin pressed against the cage.
Sin has Cane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cane uses from the top position.
Sin wants to stand and escape but Cane is having none of it.
Cane cracks Sin with a solid left hand.
Sin keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Sin has momentary wrist control but Cane slips an elbow through the middle.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cane controls the pace.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet. #ES#
Sin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Sin moves into the clinch.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Sin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cane tries to work over Sin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin tries to pull guard but Cane won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cane smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sin forces Cane back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cane.
Sin tries for a takedown but Cane manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Sin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A short uppercut from Cane.
Cane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Sin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sin thuds a left hand into Cane's body.
Sin avoids a kick 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!#CL#
Sin moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Cane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cane prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Cane looking to stall.
Sin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cane walks away with a smile on his face. Sin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
Sin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sin.
A little feinted left hand from Sin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Sin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Cane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin can't get the takedown.
Cane working aggressively here.
#TD#
Sin has hold of one of Cane's legs. Cane is fighting the takedown attempt but Sin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sin is one step ahead there.
Cane pulls Sin in close to his closed guard and prevents Sin from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sin wants to stand and escape but Cane is having none of it.
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin 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.
Cane passes into half guard.
Cane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cane winds up and cracks Sin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sin actively working from the bottom here.
Cane working over Sin with some ground and pound. Sin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Sin's head.
Sin is trying to stand back up but Cane is controlling him
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Cane lands with a punch from half guard.
Sin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cane.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Sin's head.
Sin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cane is one step ahead there.
Cane won't allow Sin to get back to his feet.
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Cane postures up.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Sin's brow.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sin working a defensive guard but Cane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Sin is trying to get back to his feet.
Cane grinds an elbow into Sin's temple.
Cane lands an elbow.
Sin tries to bench press Cane off him but Cane keeps the position.
Sin pushes Cane away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cane gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sin is looking for a sweep.
Cane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sin keeps working.
Cane scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Sin is rocked!
Cane landing strikes.
Oh Sin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Sin.
Sin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Sin. Those never looked like landing.
Cane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Sin cracks Cane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin blocks a jab.
Sin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Cane closes the distance and pushes Sin back into the cage.
Cane lands a shoulder strike.
Cane is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cane down to the mat. Cane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses with a body punch.
Cane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sin is trying to drag Cane to the mat but Cane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darnell Cane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cane taking a breather.#TD#
Sin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cane.
Sin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sin postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Sin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin wants to stand up but Cane is controlling him.
Cane is stalling in the full guard.
Cane wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cane trying to control but Sin is working from the bottom.
Sin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sin's head.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Sin.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Sin tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sin misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sin avoids a kick to the body.
Sin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Sin moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cane gets underhooks to prevent Sin's takedown attempt.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sin is trying to pull guard but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cane is defending well.
Cane prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cane 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
In his post fight interview, Darnell Cane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well. #CL#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cane taking a breather.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Cane working aggressively here.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Cane stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
#T2#
Gonzalez wants to break free but Cane has control.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Cane is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane wants to stall.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.
Cane continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
A short uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane is stalling here.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #T4#
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane lands a shot to the body.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Cane in a clinch.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Cane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poseidon Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cane throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
As Cane looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Cane just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well. #CL#
Gonzalez forces Cane back against the cage and clinches.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Cane lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Cane.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poseidon Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Cane misses with some punches.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Cane.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Cane tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cane.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane lands a shot to the body.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Nice body punch from Cane - that landed with a thud.
Cane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with some punches.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Cane working aggressively here.
#T4#
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Poseidon Gonzalez 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#
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Cane. #T1#
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Cane.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Poseidon Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cane pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cane working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane lands a shot to the body.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poseidon Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Poseidon Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Cane pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane digs a right hand underneath A Zoo's ribcage. A Zoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that A Zoo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A Zoo working aggressively here.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Cane tries to tie him up.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane lands a body punch.
A Zoo lands with a right 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!
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A Zoo misses with the combination.
Cane is looking to slow A Zoo down with leg kicks.
A Zoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a good jab.
Cane misses with a hook.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cane throws a leg kick but A Zoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cane tries to clinch there but A Zoo circles away.
A Zoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A Zoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and A Zoo settles back down.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Cane gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cane tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with some punches.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane is pushing A Zoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but A Zoo is keeping busy.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A Zoo slips a jab from Cane.
A Zoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but A Zoo checks it.
Cane's jab looks to have found its range, popping A Zoo under the eye.
Cane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
A Zoo rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane has A Zoo pressed against the cage.
#T1#
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane just leaning against A Zoo, taking a breather.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Cane in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
A Zoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo being controlled against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Darnell Cane's cut even more.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Cane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
After winning the bout, Cross A Zoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanada lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cane with the inside leg kick.
Cane tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Sanada swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cane has managed to clinch.
Sanada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cane ducks right into an uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane is looking to control Sanada's arms but Sanada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch but Cane keeps him there for the moment.
Cane has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
#T2#
Cane wants to stall.
Cane pushes Sanada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Cane.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Cane.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Sanada works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cane.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Cane didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
Cane tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Cane lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanada throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
A left and a right from Sanada both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanada throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Cane staying out of range there.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Cane.
Sanada tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Cane looks to land a combination. Sanada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Cane walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cane thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanada moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
Cane tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cane slips under a jab from Sanada.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cane swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Cane misses.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada walks into a jab.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
Cane tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanada is wise to it.
Cane throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cane. #T3#
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Sanada.#T4#
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Cane is rocked!
Cane throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada cracks Cane with an open hand slap.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Cane crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Cane back to his feet!
A cross from Cane lands.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sanada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cane scores with a nice right hand.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Cane connects with a body shot.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Cane misses.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Sanada jabs at Cane's body.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Cane counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T1#
Sanada throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Cane tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanada is keeping busy.
Sanada tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Cane tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada lands a jab to Cane's midsection.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
Cane lands a body shot.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cane keeps Sanada at a distance using the push kick.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Cane.
I think Cane 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Sanada scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Cane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Sanada wants to get back to striking at distance but Cane won't allow it.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
#T1#
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanada gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane lands a head shot.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Cane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Sanada catches Cane right on the button with a cross.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Cane lands a nice looking body kick.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Cane rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Cane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Cane is controlling him.#T4#
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up. #BC#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Cane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cane lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Cane.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Cane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada jabs Cane right on the nose. Cane blinks but takes it well.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cane takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Cane staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Cane.
Sanada jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane staying out of range there.
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Cane throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cane scores with a push kick.#T3#
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Cane scores with a leg kick.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cane.
Sanada throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cane clinches. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Cane misses with a body kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Cane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada scores with a jab.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane throws a good cross that connects.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Cane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane slips under a jab.
Cane with a jab.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Cane's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Cane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cane throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Cane works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Cane is rocked!
A good leg kick by Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sanada slips a jab from Cane.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cane throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada clobbers Cane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Cane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Cane prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane blocks a jab.
And Cane responds with a good body kick, but Sanada manages to step out the way in time.
Cane throws a series of strikes that have Sanada backpedaling.
#T3##CL2#
Cane rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#CL2#
Cane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Cane has double underhooks.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanada as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4##BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
A jab lands there for Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cane.
Cane wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Cane lands.
Sanada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cane. That one must have hurt.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Cane slips a straight right by Sanada.
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 Masa Sanada.
I think Cane 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cane.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cane.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Cane wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stewart rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Cane is looking to control Stewart's arms but Stewart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
A short left from Stewart.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tries to stall but Stewart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalls.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands an uppercut.#T2#
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Cane.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane wants to stall.
Cane cracks Stewart with a nice body shot.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Cane.
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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cane connects with a leg kick.
Stewart lands the left hand.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stewart.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Cane tries to tie him up. #T1#
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane is trying to stall.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane looking to stall.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Cane as the two fighters clinch.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Cane has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stewart can turn it around.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane stalls.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Stewart blocking some punches.
#T4#
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Stewart!
In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Cane lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Brit sprawling to the canvas. Cane follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Brit hang on? #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Brit has been cut.
Brit is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brit to regain full guard.
Cane distracts Brit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Brit is rocked!
Brit is trying to control the position but Cane postures up.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brit is still in real trouble! Can Cane finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Brit's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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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Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Brit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brit slips under a jab.
As Cane backs off Brit throws a huge counter combo but Cane manages to avoid it all.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Cane.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.#CL#
Cane clinches up with Brit and pushes him back against the cage.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brit's elbow. #TD2#
Brit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cane uses from the top position.
Brit is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Brit has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brit's head.
Brit trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Cane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Cane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brit is trying to hold Cane in close to prevent damage but Cane has managed to pass into half guard.
Cane prevents Brit from improving his position.
Cane looks to land a strike but Brit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cane has managed to get both his arms back between Brit's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard. #REVB#
Brit 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.
Brit trying to move into half guard but instead Cane has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cane working some strikes from top position.
Brit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane works over Brit with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brit is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Brit is trying to control the position but Cane postures up.
Brit looking for a sweep. Not yet Brit, not yet. #SUB2#
Brit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Brit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Brit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brit throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brit ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cane.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brit can do to turn this around?
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Cane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Cane.
Cane is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brit blocks a body shot from Cane.
Cane tries to work over Brit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cane gets underhooks to prevent Brit's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Brit.
Cane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brit being controlled against the cage.
Cane gets underhooks to prevent Brit's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Brit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cane stalls.
Cane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Brit jumps guard but Cane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Brit is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Brit is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?
Cane stalling.
Darnell Cane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane pushes Brit against the cage. Cane is working some dirty boxing. Cane pushes off with a quick right hook! Brit goes down! Brit tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson tries to work over Cane's front leg with a kick but Cane checks it.
Grayson thows a leg kick but Cane checks it
and Cane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grayson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane won't allow Grayson to sweep him here.
Cane 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.
Cane throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grayson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane pulls Grayson in close to his closed guard and prevents Grayson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grayson trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane is adopting a defensive guard.
Cane 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.
Grayson 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.
Grayson won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grayson 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.
Cane wants to hit a sweep here but Grayson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cane there!
Cane is looking to improve his position but Grayson isn't that keen on the idea.
Cane is squirming around, avoiding Grayson's attempts to control the action.
Cane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cane tries to hold on but Grayson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson controlling his opponent.
Cane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grayson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cane is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cane wants to hold on but Grayson pushes him away.
Grayson trying to control but Cane is having none of it.
Grayson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cane tries to lock up and control but Grayson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grayson is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Grayson lands with a slapping head kick.
Cane checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
A low kick lands for Grayson.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Grayson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cane counters with a good, hard body kick but Grayson shrugs it off.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Grayson
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayson thows a leg kick but Cane checks it
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayson wants to land a leg kick but Cane is out of range.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cane moves away from the strike by Grayson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grayson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Grayson connects with a body shot.
Grayson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Grayson takes one to the side of the head.
Grayson throws a low kick but Cane moves out of range easily.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grayson throws a head kick that half lands.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cane.
Grayson scores with a head kick. Cane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Grayson
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Cane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grayson throws a body kick that misses
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayson lands a front kick.
Cane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grayson can pounce on him.
Jason Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayson misses with a hook
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson closes the distance but Cane moves to the side
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane avoids the head kick by Grayson.
Grayson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Grayson looks to throw a body kick
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grayson!
Grayson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cane throwing strikes but Grayson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane is not content to let Grayson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson taking a breather here.
Grayson gets to mount! Cane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cane is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Cane counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Cane misses.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grayson wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Grayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane avoids the head kick by Grayson.
Grayson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grayson throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Grayson lands a head shot.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Cane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson thows a leg kick but Cane checks it
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Grayson throws a low kick but Cane moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grayson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grayson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Cane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Cane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cane.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson with a nice calf kick.
Grayson connects with a solid leg kick.
Grayson scores with a push kick.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cane feinted with a counter takedown.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Grayson avoids it well and moves away.
Grayson misses with a low kick.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Cane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grayson throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Cane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grayson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
Grayson motions for Cane to come forward. Grayson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grayson throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick from Grayson.
A counter left hand to the body from Cane misses its target.
Grayson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cane is able to avoid easily.
Cane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grayson just manages to avoid it.
Jason Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson with the inside leg kick.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Grayson tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Grayson walks into a jab.
Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Cane counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Grayson is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
A quick step to the side and Cane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson lands a high kick!
Cane avoids the head kick by Grayson.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grayson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grayson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noa works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Noa misses with a kick to the body.
Noa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cane, pushing him back against the cage.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Noa avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Noa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Cane - that landed with a thud.
Noa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Noa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Noa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Noa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Noa.
Noa prevents a body shot from Cane.
Noa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Noa.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noa throws an elbow that misses.
Noa takes a shot to the head.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noa wants to stall.
Noa looking to stall.
Cane leaning against his opponent.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from Noa.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Noa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Noa controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane lands a shoulder strike.
Noa avoiding damage.
Noa looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Noa tries to roll but Cane sticks to his back.
Noa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Even with his hooks in, Cane manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Noa takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Cane missing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noa wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane missing with punches from the back.
Cane throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cane has his opponent's back but Noa is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Cane.
Noa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Cane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noa walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Noa throws a sloppy head kick and Cane moves out of range easily.
Cane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
That's time! Cane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cane tries to keep at a distance but Noa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noa can do to turn this around?
Cane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noa is trying is best to control the position here.
Noa is looking to escape.
Cane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cane lands strikes from half guard.
Noa wants to control but Cane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noa tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.
Noa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cane.
Cane is looking for a kimura but Noa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
Cane prevents Noa from standing back up.
Cane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noa's head.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cane there.
Cane 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.
Cane is trying to control the action in half guard but Noa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cane in particular looking to stall.
Cane stops Noa from getting back to his feet.
Noa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane prevents Noa from improving his position.
Noa tries to kick Cane off but Cane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Noa is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cane lands a nice short elbow.
Noa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cane.
Cane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noa defends it well.
Cane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noa keeps working.
Cane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cane is controlling the pace.
Cane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noa has hold of Cane's hands but Cane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cane prevents Noa from standing back up.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noa to regain full guard.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noa wants to get back to his feet but Cane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noa wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Noa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noa taking a bit of punishment here - Cane scoring with strikes.
Noa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Noa struggling a bit here.
Noa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noa keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
That's time! Cane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Noa. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noa throws a head kick that misses.
Cane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cane scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Noa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cane digs a good body shot into Noa's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Cane catches Noa right on the button with a cross.
A head kick by Noa misses
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane scores with a hook.
Noa moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
It appears Cane was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noa is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Hua Noa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Noa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noa on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noa.
Noa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noa tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Noa clinches with his opponent.
Noa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cane blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noa pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noa slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noa misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
In his post fight interview, Darnell Cane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronna walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane sends Aronna crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cane is motioning to the referee to let Aronna up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aronna is rocked!
It looks like Ricardo Aronna has been cut.
Cane lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Aronna falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cane dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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:
BFC 3: Wylde vs. Mullin
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Cane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cane is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Cane circles away and we're back to standing.
Cane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Cane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cane is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cane drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson digs a right hand into Cane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cane's gas tank. #BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cane closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Cane working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Cane.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Cane.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Cane lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cane sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Cane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Cane closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cane wants to clinch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson trying to control the position but Cane is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cane's back.
Johnson biding his time, controlling Cane. #T4#
Cane is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Cane has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cane's guard.
Cane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Cane is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T1#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cane is looking to escape.
Johnson won't let Cane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson tries to control but Cane wriggling away.
Cane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson looking to control but Cane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control but Cane is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Cane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cane is looking to clinch.
Johnson shoots in but Cane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Cane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Cane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Cane is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Darnell Cane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cane gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Cane manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cane counters with a one-two to the body.
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
Cane misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Cane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.#T4#
Cane keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson prevents Cane from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cane misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darnell Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
A very excited looking Nick Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BFC 1: Diaz vs. Maneno
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cane jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Cole 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.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Cane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A cross from Cole lands.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands an overhand right.#T2#
Cane moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
As Cole looks to move away, Cane throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.#CL#
Cane moves into the clinch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.
Cole throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole blocks a head kick by Cane.
Cole misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Cane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
#CL#
Cane pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole presses Cane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Cole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Cane misses.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Cane. #T4#
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cane closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cane darts in trying to clinch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Cole connects with a solid leg kick.
Cane is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cane moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Rico Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Darnell Cane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range. #CL#
Cane has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cane tries to clinch up.
Cole feints and then cracks Cane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cane down.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cole darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Cole looks to move away, Cane throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Cane moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Cole.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole misses with the combination.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cane looks to clinch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Cane misses.
Cole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.#CL#
Cane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cole.
Cane tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.#CL#
Cane forces Cole back against the cage and clinches.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cane effectively controlling the action here.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Cane has him pressed against the cage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Cole clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Cane tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole works the jab nicely.
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Cane blocks the leg kick.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane swinging wildly here.
Cane tries to clinch but Cole moves away
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cane's hands.
Cane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane checks a low kick from Cole.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Cane has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole lands a jab.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole connects with a leg kick. Cane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Cane takes one to the side of the head.
Cane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole thuds a left hand into Cane's body.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Cane seems unphased.
#CL#
Cane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the cage.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cane lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cane gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Cane tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cane lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
An inside leg kick from Cane misses.
Cane slips a straight right by Cole.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Cane takes the fight into the clinch.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Cane is controlling him.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane tries to clinch
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.#CL#
Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole blocks a body shot from Cane.
Cane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Cane. #CL2#
Cole clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cane forces Cole back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Cole rushes Cane and presses him up against the cage.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
After winning the bout, Rico Cole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cane has closed the distance and engaged Sigfridsson in a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Sigfridsson.
A short uppercut from Cane.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Sigfridsson gets an underhook and turns Cane into the ropes.
Cane seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sigfridsson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigfridsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Cane taking a breather.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Sigfridsson.
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside.
Sigfridsson tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Cane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is looking to control Sigfridsson's arms but Sigfridsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cane.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson dodges an elbow strike from Cane.
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!
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards. #BC#
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigfridsson jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches.
A short uppercut from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane misses with a knee to the head.
Sigfridsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cane misses with a knee to the head.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigfridsson as Cane tries to tie him up.
Cane is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sigfridsson.
Cane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigfridsson avoids it.
Sigfridsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Cane tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sigfridsson has Cane up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Cane tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane looking to throw knees to the head but Sigfridsson is blocking nicely.
Cane lands a body punch.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cane manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sigfridsson has Cane up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson 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#
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cane is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane misses with a knee strike.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks with his arms.
Cane tries a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sigfridsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane is pushing Sigfridsson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches up against the ropes.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson lands a nice uppercut.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside. #BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Sigfridsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Sigfridsson.
#BC#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Sigfridsson rushes Cane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it. #CL#
Cane clinches.
Cane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson lands a nice uppercut.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks with his arms.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Sigfridsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane tries to stall but Sigfridsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sigfridsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a damaging elbow.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Sigfridsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the ropes.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cane breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson avoiding damage as Cane throws knees to the body.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson presses Cane against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane trying to stall but Sigfridsson improves his position.
Sigfridsson lands a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sigfridsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigfridsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sigfridsson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the ropes.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson is leaning against Cane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sigfridsson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigfridsson as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigfridsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Sigfridsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane is trying to stall.
Sigfridsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane trying to stall but Sigfridsson improves his position.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sigfridsson controls the action.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Sigfridsson improves position.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sigfridsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Sigfridsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #BC#
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane throws a combination that misses
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sigfridsson has closed the distance and engaged Cane in a clinch.
Cane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sigfridsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sigfridsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sigfridsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sigfridsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sigfridsson. #T4#
Cane tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Cane misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Cane avoids a wild elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Cane throws a combination. Sigfridsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cane scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sigfridsson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Saades's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saades connects with an inside leg kick.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Cane's front leg but catches the back leg as Cane tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Saades counters with a left and a right that stings Cane.
Cane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
Saades looks to throw a body kick
and Cane counters with a good low kick that Saades was not able to check.
Cane lands with a hook. Saades tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane misses with the combination.
Saades misses with a leg kick.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Saades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Saades explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saades misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Saades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Saades misses the jab.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saades is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saades throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Saades makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cane really felt that one!
Saades lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cane backs up against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saades, right into the meat.
Cane takes a swing at Saades's ribcage but misses.
Saades looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Saades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Saades backs away, Cane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Saades counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Saades does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Saades.
Saades moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Saades walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Saades misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane prevents a body shot from Saades.
Nice body punch from Saades.
Cane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane cracks Saades with a nice body shot.#T4#
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saades tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Saades fails to land.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
#BC2#
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saades swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Cane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saades! Cane lets Saades back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Saades is rocked!#KD#
Cane lands a big right hand that sends Saades crashing to the mat! Cane stays standing though and waves Saades back to his feet!
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?
Cane cracks Saades with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane jabs Menezes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cane has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Menezes rushes Cane and presses him up against the ropes.
Menezes throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menezes fails to pull guard.
Menezes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menezes prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Menezes pulls guard.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane postures up.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Cane is in close to Menezes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane throws a strike but Menezes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cane is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes passes into half guard.
Cane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Menezes jumps into side control!
Cane tries to bench press Menezes off him but Menezes keeps the position.
Menezes wants to control but Cane is keeping him busy.
Cane stops Menezes from passing to mount. #T2#
Cane tries to buck Menezes off but Menezes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Menezes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cane dodges the ground and pound from Menezes.
Menezes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cane keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Cane is right now.
Menezes has control of an arm but Cane manages to advance to Menezes's back!#T3#
Cane avoiding Menezes 's attempts to control his hands.
Cane is striking from the back but Menezes escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cane pulls his head out easily.
Cane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Cane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cane looking to ground and pound but Menezes is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cane with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Cane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Menezes is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menezes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Menezes checks a leg kick.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.
Menezes digs a good hook to Cane's body.
#CL2#
Menezes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menezes prevents it.
Menezes controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Menezes manages to break the clinch.
Cane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menezes scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Menezes misses with a looping left.
Menezes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Menezes had a free shot at his head there.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Menezes lands with an overhand left.
Cane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Menezes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Menezes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cane defends it well.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cane cracks Menezes with a good jab.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Cane sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.#TD#
Cane shoots in and bounces Menezes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane cracks Menezes with a solid left hand.
Cane throws a strike but Menezes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cane holds on and takes a little breather.
Menezes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving. #T4#
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Cane looking to control but Menezes passes into half guard.
Menezes trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Menezes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Cane looking to control but Menezes passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Menezes throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Good standup being displayed there by Menezes as he connects with a hook.
Menezes cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cane stuns Menezes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Cane defending well as Menezes loads up on a big left hand.
Menezes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cane's head backwards.
Cane tests Menezes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cane cracks Menezes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Menezes avoids it well and moves away.
Menezes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
#T1#
Menezes lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cane jabs Menezes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Menezes misses.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Menezes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Menezes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes throws a nice looking combination but Cane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cane's hands.#TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cane did well to prevent Menezes getting side control.
Menezes is controlling the pace.
Menezes lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Cane defends the submission attempt.
Cane tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes. #T3#
Cane gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Cane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Menezes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Menezes, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cane misses with a head shot. Menezes uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Event:
TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Cane moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Cane gets a clinch.
Sigfridsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigfridsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigfridsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigfridsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Sigfridsson tries to keep at a distance but Cane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sigfridsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sigfridsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson is defending well.
Sigfridsson stops a takedown attempt from Cane.
#T1#
Sigfridsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Sigfridsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Cane avoids a wild elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigfridsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigfridsson defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches up against the ropes.
Cane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson is defending well.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sigfridsson after a bit of a struggle.
Sigfridsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sigfridsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
Cane is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Cane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Sigfridsson can't fight it off and eventually Cane manages to take the fight to the floor. Sigfridsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sigfridsson is looking to stand up but Cane isn't so interested in that idea.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane stops Sigfridsson from standing up.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane won't allow Sigfridsson to get back to his feet.
Sigfridsson wants to get back to his feet but Cane passes into half guard.
Cane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Sigfridsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cane is on him like a limpet, forcing Sigfridsson back against the ropes.
Cane is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Cane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sigfridsson gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
A short right from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sigfridsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
Cane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sigfridsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Sigfridsson works on Cane's body with a couple of short punches.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson.
Cane blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sigfridsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Sigfridsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane goes for a takedown attempt but Sigfridsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sigfridsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane has Sigfridsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sigfridsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sigfridsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane is looking for a takedown.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane looking for a takedown.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow strike.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow. #T1#
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside.
Cane can't get the takedown.
Sigfridsson is pressed up against the ropes. Cane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigfridsson down to the mat. Sigfridsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Sigfridsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sigfridsson.#CL2#
Sigfridsson clinches up against the ropes.
Sigfridsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cane tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigfridsson gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cane or not. #T2#
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson.
Cane blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigfridsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sigfridsson prevents it.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigfridsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sigfridsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Sigfridsson gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Sigfridsson lands a body punch.
Cane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sigfridsson after a bit of a struggle.
Sigfridsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow strike.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigfridsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigfridsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sigfridsson.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Sigfridsson is looking for the big counter here.
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Cane avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Sigfridsson pushes Cane up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigfridsson blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside.
Sigfridsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is trying to drag Sigfridsson to the mat but Sigfridsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Sigfridsson.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cane is looking for a takedown.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Sigfridsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson.
Cane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sigfridsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and clinches.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Cane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigfridsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sigfridsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sigfridsson after a bit of a struggle.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Sigfridsson.
Cane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Cane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cane can't get the takedown.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Sigfridsson. #T3#
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sigfridsson after a bit of a struggle.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Sigfridsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane can't get the takedown.
Sigfridsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sigfridsson.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
Sigfridsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson stops a takedown attempt from Cane.
Sigfridsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigfridsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sigfridsson gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Cane is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson lands with a left to the head.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Cane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sigfridsson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Del Oeste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Cane 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.
Del Oeste throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Del Oeste fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Oeste enables Cane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Oeste manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Del Oeste is trying to keep Cane in close.
#SUB#
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Cane works over Del Oeste with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Cane defends easily.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Cane defends easily.
#SUB#
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.#SUB#
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Cane defends it easily.
Cane working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cane postures up.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Del Oeste is rocked!#SUB#
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Del Oeste is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.#SUB#
Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Del Oeste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cane defends it easily.
Del Oeste is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Oeste seems to have got his legs back now.
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Del Oeste covers up, he's hurt! Cane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
A very excited looking Darnell Cane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Ryan Del Oeste stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Event:
EFC Turnbull vs Zexi
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Cane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Army sprawls well initially but Cane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Army kicks Cane off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Army walks into a left hand.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Army misses with a body punch
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Army takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Cane lands a right hook to the body.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Army throws a fast counter high kick but Cane manages to duck under it in time.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane misses with an uppercut
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Army circles away.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
Cane tries to clinch up
and Army counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking. #T1#
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army throws a big counter head kick but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Cane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Army counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Army throws a good cross that connects.
Army lands a nice looking body kick.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Army throws a body kick that misses.
Army throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Army 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.
Cane fails with the takedown
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Cane had a free shot at his head there.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
And Army responds with a good body kick, but Cane manages to step out the way in time.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Army misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army doesn't seem bothered though.
Army moves away from the strike by Cane.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane lands a right hook to the body.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army scores with a push kick.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane. #TD#
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into Army's guard.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Army has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Army swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Army's brow.
Army trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Army is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cane, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Army wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Army will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from Cane misses.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Army counters with a nice body shot.
Cane avoids the body shot from Army.
Army slips under a jab from Cane.
Army throws a big counter head kick but Cane avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into Army's guard.
Army is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cane dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Sloppy strikes there by Cane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Army is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Army is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Army's head.
Army is looking to control Cane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Army avoid being mounted?
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Army defending well though.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane throwing shots but Army is blocking nicely.
Cane 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.
Army moves into full guard.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Army working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Army utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Army trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Army has wrist control.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Army manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cane has Army in his guard.#REVB#
Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Army is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Cane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Army gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Army wants to get up but he can't break Cane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Army controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cane has control of Army's left arm, preventing Army from doing any damage. #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.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane controlling Army's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane blocks a low kick nicely.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a nice body shot.
Army missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cane with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cane gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Army sneaks out the side door and pushes Cane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cane connects with a right hand. Army shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Army takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
Army throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Cane throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Army follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane slips under a jab.
Army moves away from the strike by Cane.
Army replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cane blocks it well.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Army bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cane misses the jab.
Army now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cane wants to clinch
and Army counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Army blocks a jab.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A jab from Cane misses.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Army.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Cane avoids it.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArmy.
Cane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Cane is predictable there
and Army counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Army counters with a good, hard body kick but Cane shrugs it off. #T3#
Army throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Army ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Army makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Army on the side of the head.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Army avoids it well and moves away.
Cane swinging wildly here.
Cane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Army keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Army at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Army's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cane under the eye.
Cane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Army takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Army misses.
Cane blocks a head kick by Army.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Army.
I think Army 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Army!
Dick Army thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Desilva vs Bangsit
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane misses the jab.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment lV's hands.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Cane.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Cane.
Despite the aggression on Experiment lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Cane - just one landing.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Experiment lV connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Cane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane is working Experiment lV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Experiment lV looking to control.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.
Cane advances to half guard.
Cane thows a huge punch but Experiment lV dodges it nicely.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Experiment lV defending well though.
Experiment lV is pressing down on Cane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Experiment lV has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Experiment lV blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Cane throws a sloppy strike and Experiment lV has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cane is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Experiment lV!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Cane lands a jab to Chlapik's midsection.
Cane drops his hands momentarily and Chlapik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chlapik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cane moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cane.
Cane slips a straight right by Chlapik.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane tries to counter with a takedown but Chlapik is quick to defend against it.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Cane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chlapik sprawls and moves away.
Chlapik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.#T1#
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlapik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chlapik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Chlapik counters with a series of strikes. Cane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Chlapik.
Chlapik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane misses the body punch
and Chlapik counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik connects with a high kick.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Chlapik with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik throws a good cross that connects.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlapik.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Chlapik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Chlapik.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chlapik swivels and escapes.
Chlapik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Chlapik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Chlapik.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlapik was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Chlapik keeps Cane at a distance using the push kick.
Cane scores with the left hand. Chlapik knows he should have avoided that one.
Cane takes one on the button.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Chlapik's temple.
Chlapik gets back to full guard.
Cane passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Chlapik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cane misses with the ground and pound.
Cane tries to score with some ground and pound. Chlapik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik is looking to reverse the position.
Cane lands a few punches from side control.
Cane is trying to ground and pound but Chlapik uses the momentary lack of control by Cane to regain half guard.
Chlapik is trying to stand.
#T4#
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chlapik defending well though.
Chlapik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chlapik pushes Cane off looking to stand but Cane dives back in and keeps control.
Chlapik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cane's back!
Chlapik tries to get the hooks in deep but Cane pushed the leg off.
Chlapik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cane.
Cane wants to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane breaks Chlapik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Chlapik is rocked!
Chlapik wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?
Cane drops Chlapik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chlapik! Cane dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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.
Jakub Chlapik spoke after the fight, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Event:
EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Wiremu lands with a slapping head kick.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Wiremu's head but Wiremu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiremu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wiremu motions for Cane to come forward. Wiremu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Wiremu throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Wiremu misses with a body shot.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Wiremu scores with a jab to the body.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Wiremu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Cane thuds a left hand into Wiremu's body.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiremu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Cane connects with a nice looking jab.
Cane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiremu thows a leg kick but Cane checks it #TD#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control.
Cane landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Cane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Cane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wiremu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cane but great work by Wiremu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiremu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Cane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wiremu tries to score with some ground and pound. Cane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cane wants to control but Wiremu postures up.
What's Cane going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cane struggling a bit here.
Cane regains half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wiremu in particular looking to stall.
Cane is trying is best to control the position here.
Wiremu wants to take a breather but Cane is having none of it.
Cane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wiremu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wiremu's back!
Wiremu covers up after that shot from Cane.
Cane struggling to land strikes to the head as Wiremu covers up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiremu trying to control the position but Cane manages to sink in the hooks.
Cane thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cane scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cane 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.#SUB#
Cane is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wiremu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Can Wiremu hold on?! Cane is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Wiremu tries to escape but Cane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cane scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Even with his hooks in, Cane manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wiremu just trying to survive but Cane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cane throwing sloppy strikes.
Cane is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cane gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cane gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cane apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cane moves in looking to clinch but Wiremu pushes him off.
Wiremu sizes up Cane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wiremu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWiremu.
Wiremu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiremu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Cane does no damage.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiremu! But no joy.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
Cane lands with a cross.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Cane lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiremu misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wiremu!
Cane working the ground and pound but Wiremu is defending the strikes. #T1#
Cane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wiremu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane thows a huge punch but Wiremu dodges it nicely.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiremu defending well though.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
Cane throwing shots but Wiremu is blocking nicely.
Wiremu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cane.
Wiremu wants to control but Cane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Wiremu's temple.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Wiremu's head. #T2#
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Wiremu's temple.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Wiremu's head.
Cane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wiremu trying to hold on to Cane's head to control him but Cane postures up.
Wiremu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wiremu tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.#T3#
Cane working Wiremu over with strikes.
Cane lands with a punch from half guard.
Wiremu is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wiremu keeps trying to improve his position.
Cane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Wiremu is rocked!
Cane is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wiremu is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cane fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wiremu from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cane! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
A less than humble Darnell Cane misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Pato
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
We've been hearing reports that Pichushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.#T1#
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Pichushkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.#T2#
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane lands a jab to Pichushkin's midsection.
Pichushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin walks into a left hand.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Cane throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Pichushkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pichushkin is in Cane's guard.#SUB2#
Cane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pichushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pichushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Pichushkin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane has Pichushkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pichushkin trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin works over Cane with some ground and pound from guard.
Pichushkin stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane has Pichushkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichushkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Pichushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cane is aware though and is defending well.
Pichushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pichushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cane has picked Pichushkin up and slammed him! Pichushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Cane manages to pass to side control!
Cane working the body and head with strikes.
Cane landing strikes.
Pichushkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Cane seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.#TD2#
Cane drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pichushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cane has managed to get both his arms back between Pichushkin's legs - danger averted.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.
Cane won't allow Pichushkin to sweep him here.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.
Cane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Pichushkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Pichushkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mir tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cane misses with a right hand
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mir throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Cane checks a leg kick.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Cane throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane misses the jab.
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mir.
Mir lands a slapping body shot.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir tried to counter with a leg kick but Cane avoided it.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoel Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Cane sees coming a mile off.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Mir misses.
Mir cracks Cane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mir.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Mir gets tackled into the cage by Cane. Cane maintains the clinch.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.
Cane wants to take the fight to the mat but Mir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cane avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mir misses with the head strike.
Cane can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Mir manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Mir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Cane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Mir avoids the body shot from Cane.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane blocks a low kick nicely.
Cane throws a jab when Mir was well out of range.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane avoids the body shot from Mir.
Mir scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mir thows a body kick. Cane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mir counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
The crowd cheers as Mir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Cane misses. #T3#
Cane shoots for a takedown but Mir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mir. That one must have hurt.
Mir scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mir.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Mir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mir, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane tries to move into range but Mir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Mir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Cane sees coming a mile off.
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Mir counters with a straight right hand.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane is trying to drag Mir to the mat but Mir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cane tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Mir gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Mir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Mir closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Mir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Mir misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Mir.
Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mir throws a big counter combination but Cane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cane misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mir. Mir obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir connects with a leg kick. Cane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Mir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mir scoring well with a low kick there.
Mir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Mir.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
Cane moves out of range as Mir throws a body kick.
Mir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cane's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cane jabs Mir right on the nose. Mir blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir jabs at Cane's body.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoel Mir is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Mir.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane throws a low kick, looking for Mir's leg but Mir calmly moves out of range.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane connects with a body shot.
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cane lands with an uppercut that bounces Mir off the cage and back into range.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir throws a solid leg kick but Cane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mir.#T3#
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
Mir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cane under the eye.
Mir lands a nice looking body shot.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Cane moves out of range of the leg kick from Mir.
Mir blocks a jab.
Mir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cane thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mir.
Mir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cane under the eye.
Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Mir.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cane takes a step back to recover.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
A lazy left from Mir finds it's target.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir throws a low kick, looking for Cane's leg but Cane calmly moves out of range.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Mir appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Mir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mir throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Cane wants to counter the offense by Mir and move into the clinch position.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mir scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mir as Cane shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mir moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Cane moves out of range of the leg kick from Mir.
Mir scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Mir lands a head shot.
Mir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Mir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cane off to one side.
Mir swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Mir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mir throws a nice head kick!
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
An inside leg kick from Cane misses.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cane.
Mir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mir throws a body shot but no joy.
Mir moves out of range as Cane strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane misses with a hook.
Mir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mir lands a lovely overhand right.
Cane misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir tries a low kick but Cane avoids it.
Mir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Mir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Mir avoids the body shot from Cane.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick.
Cane takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cane.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mir tries to score with a low kick but Cane moves his leg out of the way.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
You can see that Cane has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Cane throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mir is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mir to score with a decent uppercut.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mir is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
Mir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cane to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mir sprawls well. Mir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cane gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mir tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoel Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Mir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.
Cane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Mir!
Yoel Mir 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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Event:
EFC Reid vs Hooper
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
McNamara throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
McNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cane moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Cane misses with a straight right.
McNamara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cane slips a straight right by McNamara.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNamara doesn't seem phased though.
McNamara throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNamara.
McNamara scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
McNamara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNamara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cane scores with a body shot.
#T1#
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.
McNamara moves out of range as Cane strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNamara. #SUB#
McNamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cane tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.#SUB#
McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB#
McNamara is looking for a kimura but Cane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McNamara to get the leverage. #SUB#
McNamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cane is just riding it out for now. McNamara eventually gives up the hold.
Cane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cane is trying to get back to full guard.
Cane manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Cane is retaining full guard.
Cane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McNamara has momentary wrist control but Cane slips an elbow through the middle.
Cane works over McNamara with some ground and pound from guard.
McNamara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cane is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cane defends well.
Cane won't allow McNamara to sweep him here. #T4#
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane stands up over McNamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
McNamara is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane loads up on a big left hand. McNamara felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McNamara can't hide his disappointment, as Cane celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
A less than humble Darnell Cane misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Padraig McNamara had this to say: 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own
native language?'.
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Event:
NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Lowe takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowe off the ropes and back into range.
Cane lands an overhand right.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cane lands a jab.
Lowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lowe looks for the body kick but Cane saw that one coming.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Lowe.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Lowe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cane really felt that one!
Lowe slips under a jab from Cane.
Lowe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cane with a body shot.#TD#
Cane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lowe on his heels. He'll look to pass Lowe's guard now, I'm sure.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lowe looking to control.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
Lowe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane 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#
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane works the jab nicely.
Lowe takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lowe counter with a right hand.
Cane misses with an uppercut
and Lowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Lowe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lowe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
Cane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane slips under a jab from Lowe.
A leg kick checked by Cane.#T1#
Lowe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cane.
Cane throws a one two combo.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Lowe moves into the clinch.
Lowe stops a takedown attempt from Cane.
Cane has Lowe pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane slips under a jab.
Cane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lowe sprawls and moves away.
A solid body kick from Lowe.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane thuds a left hand into Lowe's body.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Lowe jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Curtis Lowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Lowe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowe.
Lowe is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Curtis Lowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Lowe defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe cracks a nice hook into Cane's ribs.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Cane.
Lowe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
Cane lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Cane misses with a straight right.
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe feints a counter leg kick.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Lowe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Cane scores with a jab. Lowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lowe takes one to the side of the head.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Lowe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowe misses with a hook.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Lowe with an uppercut!
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Lowe scores with a body shot.
Curtis Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lowe connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nice cross by Cane.
Lowe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Cane connects with a body shot that sends Lowe's belly button to the back.
Lowe throws a body kick that misses.
Lowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cane moves into the clinch.
Lowe lands a body shot.
Lowe works on Cane's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowe gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Lowe lands an uppercut.
Lowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lowe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lowe misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Lowe.
I think Lowe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Darnell Cane!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Darnell Cane!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Darnell Cane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Curtis Lowe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you Liberal!'.
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Event:
NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cane.
Cane wants to clinch.
Salvador only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvador. Salvador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
letting Salvador counter with a right hand.
Cane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvador circles away.
Cane connects with a crisp jab.
Cane dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvador sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Salvador lands with a cross.
Salvador tries to land a front kick but Cane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Cane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvador throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range. #T1#
Salvador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvador. Salvador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvador at a distance.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salvador looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. Cane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
George Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Salvador scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salvador.
Salvador looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Cane misses with an uppercut
letting Salvador counter with a right hand.
Salvador moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvador throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salvador misses with a wild body shot.
Salvador throws a chopping leg kick but Cane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salvador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Cane moves away from the strike by Salvador.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salvador scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Cane has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Salvador breaks the clinch.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvador.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Cane misses with a jab to the body
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane 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.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salvador.
Salvador lands an overhand right.
Salvador with a hook.#CL#
Cane clinches up with Salvador and pushes him back against the ropes.
Salvador lands an elbow inside that Cane shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane tries to score a body lock takedown but Salvador shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Salvador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Salvador had a free shot at his head there.
Salvador slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cane cracks Salvador with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salvador connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvador is just out of range.
Salvador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cane.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Salvador counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salvador has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salvador defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Salvador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvador looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvador misses with an uppercut.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane lands with a hook. Salvador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvador circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salvador.
Salvador avoids the body shot from Cane.
Salvador misses with a straight right.
Salvador tries to land a front kick but Cane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands with an overhand left.
Salvador throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salvador.
Salvador misses with a hook.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvador misses with a leg kick.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane has his takedown stuffed
and Salvador counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Salvador.
Salvador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cane.
Salvador connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Cane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvador wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Cane moves to clinch but Salvador breaks away
letting Salvador counter with a right hand.
Salvador keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cane. That snapped Salvador's head back.
Salvador thumps Cane with a low kick.
Salvador misses with a looping left.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Salvador is out of range.
Salvador was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salvador takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane blocks a jab.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvador is looking to score with low kicks.
Salvador closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salvador misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Salvador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Salvador is trying to stand back up but Cane is controlling him
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Salvador fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvador finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cane throws a hook but Salvador avoids it easily.
Salvador looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Salvador stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane moves out of range as Salvador throws a body kick.
Cane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cane misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Salvador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salvador lands a nice looking body kick.
Salvador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well,Cane is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#TD#
Cane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvador on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvador's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet but Cane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvador works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cane cracks Salvador with a solid left hand.#T1#
Salvador looking to control.
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvador is retaining full guard.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Salvador.#ES2#
Salvador uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Salvador counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Salvador.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Salvador slips the punch.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane misses with a hook. Salvador ducked under it nicely.
Salvador chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvador slips under a jab from Cane.
Salvador scores with a nice right hand.
George Salvador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvador counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvador.
Cane slips a straight right by Salvador.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Salvador slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvador scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salvador throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Salvador looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salvador.
Salvador feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cane's calf.
Good work by Salvador as he checks the leg kick.
As Cane backs off Salvador throws a huge counter combo but Cane manages to avoid it all.
Salvador takes one on the button.
Salvador lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Salvador connects with a solid leg kick.
Salvador lands with a shot to the body.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvador moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salvador slips a straight right by Cane.
Salvador lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Salvador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salvador 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for George Salvador!
George Salvador wins by unanimous decision!
George Salvador 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:
NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Cane avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Cane's head back.
Cane checks a leg kick.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Hawk throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
We've been told by Hawk's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.#T1#
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Cane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Hawk cracks Cane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cane shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.#T2#
A big left from Cane misses.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Cane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawk is trying to defend but Cane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Cane.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard. #REVR#
Hawk pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk 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#
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
A good leg kick by Hawk. #TD#
Hawk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cane was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Cane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cane managing to control the position.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Cane moved away.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Cane gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the ropes.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cane moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cane is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Cane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cane counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hawk rushes Cane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Cane is trying to trip Hawk. He has hold of a leg but Hawk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Hawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cane is working away from the top position though.
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darnell Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cane distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!#T2#
Cane works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cane is keeping the position for now.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Cane misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cane tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Cane manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawk with a hook.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Cane's head back.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cane lands an overhand right.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
#T1#
Cane shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Hawk tried to score with a low kick but Cane checks it.
A punch combination from Cane misses.
As Cane backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Hawk moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Cane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk had his way with Darnell Cane in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Cane defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk misses the jab.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Hawk defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Cane lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cane with a jab.
Hawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Cane throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Cane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cane.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Cane moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hawk misses the jab.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Cane moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Cane.
I think Hawk 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Thomas Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Knox cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Cane 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.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Knox.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a head shot.
Cane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cane misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Cane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knox looking to control.
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cane is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox pulls Cane in close to prevent any damage.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Knox tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cane finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #T3#
Cane shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Cane has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Cane tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow. #T4#
Cane blocks a body shot from Knox.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane looking for a takedown.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Cane wants a takedown.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Cane fails to land the takedown.
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 Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cane postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cane on the ground.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox is looking to wear down Cane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control.
Cane tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Cane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cane scoring with punches and elbows.
Darnell Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Cane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knox has one of Cane's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Cane in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Cane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cane throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
An elbow from Cane crashes against the mat.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Cane working away.#T3#
Cane scoring with punches from side control.
Cane lands a nice forearm strike.
Knox dodges the ground and pound from Cane.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cane working the ground and pound.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cane.
Cane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cane working the head and body with strikes.
Cane scoring with punches and elbows.
Knox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!
Cane tries to roll but Knox sticks to his back.
#T4#
Cane controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Knox not allowing Cane to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cane tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cane.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
That kick from Knox tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox slips a jab from Cane.
Cane throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Cane against the cage.
Knox is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Cane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cane has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox with a hook.
Good work by Cane as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.
Cane has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
Knox looking to stall.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.
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Event:
CEC 627
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Orion misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane 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.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane moves forwards but Orion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orion misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cane.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Cane scores with a nice head shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Cane slips a jab from Orion.
Orion stalks Cane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cane's face. Cane staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.#SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion 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.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cane is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Orion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cane is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Cane distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cane won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing Cane any problems.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Orion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orion striking off his back.
Cane postures up.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orion's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion trying to strike off his back.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orion on the side of the head.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane takes one on the button.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Orion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orion has hold of Cane's hands but Cane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Cane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Cane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Cane is nestled in close to Orion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cane scores with a big shot! Orion's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Orion! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 621
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Paunovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane misses with a hook.
Paunovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cane's calf.
Cane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paunovic tries to clinch #TD2#
and Cane counters with a single leg into guard. Paunovic didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paunovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitz MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paunovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane postures up in Paunovic's guard and throws a big left but Paunovic blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paunovic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cane throwing short punches from the bottom.
Paunovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Paunovic throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Paunovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paunovic preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cane trying to strike off his back.
Paunovic controlling from the top position.
Paunovic throws a strike but Cane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cane won't allow Paunovic to sweep him here.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paunovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paunovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paunovic postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Paunovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cane is looking for a triangle but Paunovic pushes his legs off easily.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Paunovic tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane winds up and cracks Paunovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paunovic wants to control but Cane is keeping busy.
Paunovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paunovic is pressing down on Cane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paunovic trying to strike off his back.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paunovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Paunovic is keeping the position.
Cane throws an elbow that misses. Paunovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cane's guard. Nice move by Paunovic!#REVR##T3#
Cane wants to sweep here but Paunovic controlling him for the moment.
Cane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cane is pushing down on Paunovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paunovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Cane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paunovic trying to control but Cane postures up.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paunovic defending well though.
Paunovic manages to get to full guard.
Paunovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Paunovic's brow.
Paunovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cane working some strikes from top position.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Paunovic blocks nicely.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paunovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cane is one step ahead there.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Paunovic has wrist control.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paunovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Paunovic trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Cane sends Paunovic down but not out. Cane dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Paunovic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Cane working the ground and pound.
Oh Paunovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Cane! That's hurt Paunovic! Will he recover? Cane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Ubunthur.
Cane blocks a jab.
Ubunthur throws a chopping leg kick but Cane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Ubunthur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ubunthur lands with a right hand.
Ubunthur scores with a nice strike.
Ubunthur swings widly with a right hand
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ubunthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Ubunthur.
Cane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ubunthur jabs at Cane's body.
Ubunthur thumps Cane with a low kick.
Cane moves out of range of the leg kick from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ubunthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubunthur moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane blocks a jab.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Ubunthur is out of range.
Ubunthur avoids the body shot from Cane.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ubunthur misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Ubunthur misses
and Cane counters with a left to the body.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ubunthur to score with a decent uppercut.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Ubunthur scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubunthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ubunthur throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Cane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ubunthur misses with a lunging right hand
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubunthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Ubunthur.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Ubunthur throws a low kick but Cane avoids it.
Ubunthur lands a jab to the nose.
Ubunthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane misses with a straight right. #T3#
Jab, jab by Ubunthur - just one landing.
Ubunthur tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cane counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ubunthur manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubunthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ubunthur looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane throws a jab when Ubunthur was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Ubunthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Ubunthur counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut.
Ubunthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cane looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Ubunthur looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ubunthur.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ubunthur to score with a decent uppercut.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Ubunthur throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubunthur backing away here, and Cane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ubunthur throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Ubunthur scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ubunthur, right into the meat.
Ubunthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemal Ubunthur 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#
Ubunthur misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cane swings for the body but Ubunthur moves out of range.
Ubunthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Cane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ubunthur rather than just go for the knockout.
Cane moves out of range as Ubunthur strikes.
Cane feints a counter leg kick.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubunthur throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Ubunthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Ubunthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ubunthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Cane misses with a body shot.
Ubunthur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ubunthur moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Cane misses.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick
and Cane counters with a right hand to the body.
Ubunthur throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Kemal Ubunthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Ubunthur's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cane throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Ubunthur tries to work over Cane's front leg with a kick but Cane checks it.
Cane takes a swing at Ubunthur's ribcage but misses.
Ubunthur swings widly with a right hand
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane takes a swing at Ubunthur's ribcage but misses.
Cane stuns Ubunthur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ubunthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick but Cane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cane slips a jab from Ubunthur.
Cane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ubunthur misses the body punch
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubunthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubunthur moves away.
Cane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ubunthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ubunthur misses with a looping right.#T3#
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Ubunthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubunthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Ubunthur checks the leg kick.
Ubunthur throws the kick towards the body but Cane avoids it.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Ubunthur cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane checks a low kick from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ubunthur connects with a jab.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Cane blocks the leg kick.
Cane swinging wildly here.
Cane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ubunthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Cane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cane digs a good hook to Ubunthur's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ubunthur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ubunthur thows a leg kick but Cane checks it
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubunthur misses with a head kick.
Cane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ubunthur with a body shot.
Ubunthur throws a good cross that connects.
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Ubunthur lands.
Ubunthur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Ubunthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubunthur misses with a head kick.
Cane with the counter takedown but Ubunthur avoids it easily.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A jab from Ubunthur misses.
Cane 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.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Ubunthur tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubunthur is just out of range.
Ubunthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Ubunthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ubunthur throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane lands a jab to Ubunthur's midsection.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Cane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ubunthur finds it's way round the side to connect with Cane's head.
Cane is looking to score with low kicks.
Cane connects with a jab.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ubunthur with a nice cross.
Ubunthur looks for the body kick but Cane saw that one coming.
Ubunthur throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
Cane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ubunthur back to the cage. Cane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cane moves away from the strike by Ubunthur.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ubunthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ubunthur.#T3#
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Ubunthur shows good takedown defense.
Ubunthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ubunthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ubunthur scores with a nice body kick.
Cane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ubunthur can pounce on him.
Ubunthur lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ubunthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ubunthur.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Ubunthur had a free shot at his head there.
Ubunthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubunthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubunthur.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ubunthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ubunthur staying out of range there.
Ubunthur tried to score with a low kick but Cane checks it.
Good leg kick by Ubunthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ubunthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Ubunthur scores with a punch to the head.
Cane avoids the body shot from Ubunthur.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemal Ubunthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ubunthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemal Ubunthur!
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Event:
Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Rurik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rurik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane tries to counter with a takedown but Rurik is quick to defend against it.
Rurik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rurik thinking.
Rurik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rurik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rurik throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Rurik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
and Cane counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurik throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Cane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rurik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rurik throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cane counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rurik loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cane.
A head kick by Rurik misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane lands a head shot.#ROC#
Rurik is rocked!
Vladimir Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Rurik avoids it well and moves away.
Cane sizes up Rurik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?
Rurik misses with a hook
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Rurik misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
Rurik misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Cane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane slips under a jab.#T2#
Rurik throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rurik's guard.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rurik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cane is controlling him.
Rurik being controlled here, momentarily.
Rurik wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane cracks Rurik with a solid left hand.
Cane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Cane prevents Rurik from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rurik's head.
Cane 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rurik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cane trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom.
Cane won't allow Rurik to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rurik being controlled here, momentarily.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rurik's head.
Cane cracks Rurik with a solid left hand.
Cane works over Rurik with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cane just content to control the position.
Cane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rurik keeps working.
Cane in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rurik scores with a nice head shot.
Rurik misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a leg kick.
Rurik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rurik throws a big shot that misses.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vladimir Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurik throws a big shot that misses.
Rurik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rurik misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands a nice looking body shot.
Rurik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurik lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Cane counters with a series of strikes that sends Rurik to the canvas! Cane follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Rurik is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cane stops Rurik from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cane won't allow Rurik to get back to his feet.
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurik can do to turn this around?
Cane working some strikes from top position.
Cane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cane stops Rurik from standing up.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane stops Rurik from standing up. #T2#
Cane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cane trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom.
Cane works over Rurik with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rurik wants to stand up but Cane is controlling him.
Cane wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving.
Cane stands up over Rurik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rurik is looking to stand up but Cane isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane is working Rurik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving.
Cane prevents Rurik from getting back to his feet.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane stops Rurik from standing up. #T4#
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane is in close to Rurik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane is in close to Rurik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rurik wants to stand up but Cane is controlling him.
Rurik has momentary wrist control but Cane slips an elbow through the middle.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik wants to stand up but Cane is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rurik back to the cage. Cane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rurik misses with the combination.
Rurik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cane.
Cane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
Rurik thows a leg kick but Cane checks it #TD#
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown. Rurik fights it but they end up in guard.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Rurik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cane lands a nice hook to Rurik's body. Rurik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rurik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rurik.
Cane tries to counter with a takedown but Rurik is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Rurik throws a head kick that misses.
Rurik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rurik misses with a right hand
and Cane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rurik throws a sloppy head kick
and Cane counters with a right hand to the body.
Rurik misses with an uppercut
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rurik.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rurik's head backwards.
A cross from Rurik lands.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rurik throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rurik gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cane gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane is the new middleweight champion!
Darnell Cane 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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Event:
Lupe 6 Dirty
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Cane misses with a hook.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Cane takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Williams looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
#T1#
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane staying out of range there.
Deshaun Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one.
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Cane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Cane in side control, throwing shots but Williams defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Cane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams is not content to let Cane control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cane is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cane slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cane is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cane prevents Williams from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Cane is looking for a kimura here.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams wants to control but Cane is keeping busy.
#T4#
Cane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Cane winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane 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#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cane! But no joy.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.#T1#
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cane cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deshaun Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Cane throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking. #T2#
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a jab to Cane's midsection.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cane! But no joy.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Cane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. #TD2#
Cane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Cane is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Cane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Cane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Cane landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Cane throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cane pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Cane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Cane avoids it.
Cane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cane is out of range.
Cane punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams throws a leg kick but Cane moved away.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane avoids the body shot from Williams.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Deshaun Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Williams staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cane.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
Cane scores with a jab.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
A big right from Williams misses.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cane scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Cane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Cane moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Cane unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams avoids the body shot from Cane.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Cane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Cane.
Well Cane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Deshaun Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bornholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Bornholm blocking some punches.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bornholm blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bornholm misses the target.
Bornholm throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Bornholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Bornholm's shoulder, as Bornholm tries to avoid the shot.
Bornholm missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane throws a series of punches but Bornholm avoids them all with ease.
Bornholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornholm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bornholm to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornholm moves away.
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Bornholm counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bornholm lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Bornholm moves out of range of the strikes.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Bornholm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bornholm takes one to the side of the head.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Bornholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornholm moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane catches Bornholm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cane misses with an uppercut
and Bornholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Bornholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bornholm scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bornholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Bornholm moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Bornholm staying out of range there.
Cane scores with a jab. Bornholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bornholm tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bornholm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bornholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane with a jab.
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Bornholm counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Bornholm.
Bornholm looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cane misses with a hook. Bornholm ducked under it nicely.
Bornholm throws a nice looking combination but Cane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bornholm moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane moves forwards but Bornholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cane throws a hook but Bornholm avoids it easily.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane is looking to counter punch.
Bornholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Bornholm counters with a straight right hand.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Bornholm counters with a straight right hand.
Bornholm lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Bornholm.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
Bornholm digs a good hook to Cane's body.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bornholm drops his hands momentarily and Cane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cane cracks Bornholm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bornholm counters with a right hand to the body.
Bornholm throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Bornholm lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornholm misses with an uppercut.
Cane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bornholm walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane'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#
A jab lands there for Cane.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bornholm. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Bornholm. That snapped Cane's head back.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bornholm.
Nice jab there from Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Bornholm counters with a nice body shot.
Cane defending well as Bornholm loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bornholm defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Bornholm tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Bornholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Bornholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bornholm throws a big shot that misses.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bornholm walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bornholm!
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Bornholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bornholm digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.
Cane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornholm misses with a body shot.
Bornholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bornholm swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bornholm throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Bornholm misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cane.#T2#
Cane misses with a straight right.
Cane lands a right hook to the body.
Cane misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Bornholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Bornholm counters with a straight right hand.
Bornholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bornholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bornholm misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Bornholm misses with a body shot.
Bornholm throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
Bornholm throws a sloppy body shot
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##TD#
Cane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bornholm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cane wants to control but Bornholm is keeping him busy.
Cane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bornholm struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Cane crashes against the mat.
Cane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bornholm is avoiding damage well.
Bornholm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cane connects with a decent elbow.
Bornholm tries to bench press Cane off him but Cane keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Cane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Bornholm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cane asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Cane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cane working the head with strikes.
Cane is trying to ground and pound but Bornholm uses the momentary lack of control by Cane to regain half guard.
Bornholm pushes Cane off looking to stand but Cane dives back in and keeps control.
Bornholm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane. #SUB2#
Bornholm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cane pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane is looking to take a break and control but Bornholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Bornholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bornholm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cane with a body shot.
Bornholm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bornholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Cane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bornholm punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Cane jabs Bornholm right on the nose. Bornholm blinks but takes it well.
Bornholm slips under a jab from Cane.
Bornholm throws out a counter right but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Bornholm moves away from the strike by Cane.
Bornholm throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Cane.
Bornholm throws a big shot that misses.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Bornholm throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornholm works Cane's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Cane defending well as Bornholm loads up on a big left hand.
Cane throwing a counter right hand but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bornholm misses.
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Bornholm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bornholm misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown. Bornholm fights it but they end up in guard.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane throws an elbow that misses. Bornholm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cane's guard. Nice move by Bornholm!#REVB#
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Bornholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane managing to control the position.
Cane looking to control but Bornholm passes into half guard.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Bornholm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cane sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornholm is trying to control. Cane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bornholm has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hunter MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bornholm won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Cane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bornholm forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Bornholm trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Bornholm stalling.
Cane is looking for a sweep. Bornholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bornholm manages to pass to mount!
Daniel Bornholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bornholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cane is trying desperately to improve position.
Bornholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane is desperately trying to improve his position but Bornholm has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bornholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bornholm 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bornholm!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
Cane scores with a jab to the head.
Freeman staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
It seemed like Freeman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Cane scores with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cane lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cane works over Freeman with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freeman's head.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
Cane lands a couple of digs.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Cane finish him?
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane slips nicely into half guard.
Cane scores with a big shot! Freeman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Freeman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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.
The defeated Nate Freeman had this to say: 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Cane both land. Nice combination.
Cane throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.#CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Cane is trying to stall.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cane looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud works on Cane's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Mahmoud tries to work over Cane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Mahmoud.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Mahmoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Cane lands a right hand.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahmoud as Cane tries to tie him up.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Cane stalling in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
Cane throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Cane misses. #T3#
Mahmoud lands a jab to the head.
Cane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mahmoud misses.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Cane 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.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head. #BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
Cane staying out of range there.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Cane - just one landing.
Mahmoud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane tries to counter with a clinch but Mahmoud shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.
Cane lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mahmoud does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Cane is rocked!#T1##CL#
Mahmoud has closed the distance and engaged Cane in a clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud stalls.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Come on Cane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane stalls.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cane looking to stall.
Mahmoud working Cane over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands a big right hand that drops Cane! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahmoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahmoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Post fight, Sameh Mahmoud stared into the camera and said 'I want my title back'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dog Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii lands a jab to the head.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Dog Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cane feints a jab promting Dog Iii to slip. Cane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog Iii slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Cane down.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.#T1#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Cane tries to bum rush Dog Iii with a series of wild strikes but Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii misses the jab.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane checks a low kick from Dog Iii.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Cane misses the jab.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane lands a head shot.
Cane lands with a good body shot.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog Iii momentarily.
Dog Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target. #T4#
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane backing away here, and Dog Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Cane moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Cane takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Cane steps away.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Dog Iii's ribs.
Cane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a low kick, looking for Cane's leg but Cane calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cane moves out of range as Dog Iii strikes.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.#T2#
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Cane misses.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane blocks a head kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Cane avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cane misses its target.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog Iii, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cane connects with a right hand. Dog Iii shakes it off.
Cane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Cane lands with an overhand left.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
#T1#
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Cane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane walks into a jab.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cane swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane throws a right and a left that Dog Iii avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii thumps Cane with a low kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog Iii - that will leave a mark!
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Cane clobbers Dog Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Dog Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Cane in the body. #T4#
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii connects with a jab.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
Cane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dog Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog Iii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Cane jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Cane blocks the low kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane misses with a straight left. #T1#
Cane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane sizes up Alexander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cane showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Alexander kicks off Cane and gets to his feet.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Alexander with an uppercut!
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!#T3#
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses the jab.#T4#
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Cane.
#CL#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Cane manages to avoid it.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.#TD2#
Cane 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.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is pulling down on Cane's head. It's preventing any offense from Cane, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Alexander swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2##CL#
Alexander rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander stalling in the clinch but Cane improves position.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane trying to stall but Alexander improves his position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Alexander to work.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Cane lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Viking Alexander has been cut.#BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cane just manages to avoid it.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viking Alexander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Cane blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cane doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A big right from Cane misses.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexander tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
#T3#
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stalling in the clinch from Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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:
MMAHelsinki - 95
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Cane. Cane maintains the clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander trying to control the position but instead, Cane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexander into the cage.#BC2#
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Cane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Cane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viking Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Viking Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Cane tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Cane misses with the head strike.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Cane can't break the clinch.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
#T4##BC2#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Cane lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cane lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Cane misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Cane catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Cane checks the leg kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Cane sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander tries a low kick but Cane avoids it.
Cane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Cane checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Cane scores with a hook.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Cane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cane digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Cane moves into the clinch.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane being controlled against the cage.
Alexander is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cane.#T3#
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Cane blocking some punches.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Cane blocking some punches.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Cane blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Cane gets tackled into the cage by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cane manages to end up in side control.
Cane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyrone Jones to see if he's OK.
Cane cracks Tyrone Jones with a big right hand but Tyrone Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cane lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Cane working the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Tyrone Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cane is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
Cane can't escape the position.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones gets his hands free as Cane looks to control.
Cane is trapped and Tyrone Jones is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cane!
Tyrone Jones missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Tyrone Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tyrone Jones thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T2#
Cane wants to escape the position.
Cane covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tyrone Jones is hanging on to Cane's back as he tries to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones missing with strikes from the back.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Tyrone Jones keeps control of the position.
Cane grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Cane manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrone Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones has momentary wrist control but Cane slips an elbow through the middle.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tyrone Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tyrone Jones has tightened it up now! Cane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cane on the side of the head.
Nickal ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Nickal takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cane slips under a jab from Nickal .
Nickal lands with a shot to the body.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal .
Nickal connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
Nickal takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickal stops Cane from getting back to his feet.
Nickal is looking to pass Cane's guard but actually Cane recovers to full guard.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Nickal working Cane over with strikes.
Cane wants to stand back up but Nickal manages to pass into side control.
Cane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickal 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cane defending well though.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane wants to get back to his feet.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Cane looking for submissions off his back.
Cane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal . #T3#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Cane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal stops Cane from standing up.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane throwing a counter right hand but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.
Nickal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Nickal .
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickal doesn't seem phased though.
Nickal misses with a right hand
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane with a jab.
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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cane misses with a hook. Nickal ducked under it nicely.
Cane defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Nickal throws a combination that misses
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cane defends it nicely.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nickal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickal throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Nickal . No joy for Cane on that attempt.
Cane takes a swing at Nickal 's ribcage but misses.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane tries to clinch but Nickal is having none of it.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Cane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a single leg into guard. Cane didn't expect that.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Cane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal taking shots to the head. #T3#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal holds of for dear life.
Nickal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Cane lands strikes from half guard.
Cane 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.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Cane distracts Nickal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Cane postures up.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Cane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal 's guard. Nice move by Cane!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Cane scores with a shot to the body.
Nickal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickal wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickal takes one to the side of the head.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cane defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Nickal 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickal scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cane misses with a body shot
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
As Nickal looks to move away, Cane throws a big counter combo but Nickal just gets out of the way.#T2#
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickal misses with a looping left.
Nickal throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Nickal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands an overhand right.
Nickal throws an off balance right hand
and Cane counters with a nice body shot.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Nickal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cane on the side of the head.
Nickal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Cane misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nickal working Cane over with strikes.
Cane gets full guard.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Cane has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cane lunges at Nickal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickal 's hand.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Cane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nickal throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Nickal 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane cracks Nickal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane lands a nice hook to Nickal 's body. Nickal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nickal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickal missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nickal .
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nickal misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickal can do to turn this around?
Cane lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Cane rushes Nickal and presses him up against the cage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Nickal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cane up against the cage.
Nickal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickal .
Cane tries for a takedown but Nickal manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal tries for a takedown but Cane manages to get underhooks.
Nickal blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cane lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Cane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nickal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cane lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nickal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nickal to the mat. Nickal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Nickal has control of Cane's left arm, preventing Cane from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane had his way with Bo Nickal in that round.
That's time! Cane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cane rushes Nickal and presses him up against the cage.
Nickal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Cane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nickal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickal defends well and Cane ends up having to push Nickal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cane blocks a jab.
Nickal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Nickal misses its intended target.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickal .
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal .
Cane cracks a nice hook into Nickal 's ribs.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Nickal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cane wants it to stay on the feet.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane fails to land the takedown.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickal at a distance.
#T3#
Nickal ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Nickal throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Nickal 's head back.
Cane digs a good body shot into Nickal 's ribs.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickal on the side of the head.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Nickal with an uppercut!
Nickal falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickal !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Bo Nickal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane retains his middleweight title!
Darnell Cane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane moves out of range as Tyrone Jones throws a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cane.
Cane has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Tyrone Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Tyrone Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Cane 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.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard. #REVB#
Cane keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving. #T3#
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cane's brow.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyrone Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cane controls Tyrone Jones momentarily but Tyrone Jones frees himself.
Cane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyrone Jones controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyrone Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Cane postures up.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Cane with that takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane misses with a straight right. #T1#
Cane punishes Tyrone Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane sets himself, and Tyrone Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Cane avoids it this time.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane feinted with a counter takedown.
Cane cracks Tyrone Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
Cane digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Cane connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone Jones can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
Cane throws a right hand that Tyrone Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrone Jones also avoids with ease.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane lands a jab to Tyrone Jones's midsection.
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!
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Cane pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Cane is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cane finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Cane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane scores with a jab.
Cane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Tyrone Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Cane checks it #TD#
and Cane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyrone Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Cane throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the top position.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Cane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cane swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands a nice hook to Tyrone Jones's body. Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand. #TD#
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones managing to control the position.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
Cane 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyrone Jones working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane is controlling Tyrone Jones's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Cane distracts Tyrone Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane distracts Tyrone Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Cane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyrone Jones's guard.
Cane is keen to just control but Tyrone Jones is a slippery customer.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Cane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyrone Jones to regain full guard.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrone Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Cane gets to his feet. Tyrone Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Cane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Cane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Cane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cane takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones wants to counter the offense by Cane and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane throws a series of punches but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Cane jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Cane feints and as Tyrone Jones raises his hands in defense, Cane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Cane gets to his feet. Tyrone Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cane trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.
Cane looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Cane wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cane wants to get back to his feet but Tyrone Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A combination from Cane does no damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.#TD#
Cane drives through with a takedown into Tyrone Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane postures up in Tyrone Jones's guard and throws a big left but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Cane throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Cane wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Tyrone Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyrone Jones.
Cane lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4##TD#
Cane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Cane trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Cane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Cane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Darnell Cane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane misses with a body shot.
Torkelson wants to counter with a clinch but Cane pushes him away.
Cane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torkelson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cane with a body shot.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Torkelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Torkelson 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.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Torkelson closes the distance and clinches.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torkelson gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane has Torkelson pressed against the cage.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane pushes Torkelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torkelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torkelson. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Torkelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Torkelson's head back.
Balder Torkelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Torkelson misses the shot to the body.
Cane misses with a hook
and Torkelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Torkelson is out of range.
Torkelson is looking for the big counter here.
Cane throws a hook but Torkelson avoids it easily.
Torkelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cane there.#CL#
Cane moves into the clinch.
Torkelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torkelson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Torkelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane pushes Torkelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torkelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane misses with some punches.
Torkelson misses with some punches.
Torkelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.
#T2#
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torkelsons head.
Torkelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane trying to stall but Torkelson improves his position.
Torkelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torkelson lands with a left to the head.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torkelson tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Torkelson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torkelson.
Torkelson presses Cane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torkelson.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torkelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Torkelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torkelson is struggling to control the position.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A short uppercut from Torkelson.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Torkelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Torkelson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torkelson.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Torkelson.
Torkelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torkelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkelson won't allow it.
Torkelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torkelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Torkelson lands a body punch.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Torkelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane is trying to drag Torkelson to the mat but Torkelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Torkelson.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Torkelson fails to land. #T4#
Torkelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torkelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torkelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
#BC#
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt - Torkelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cane misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Torkelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cane lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torkelson.
Torkelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torkelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torkelson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkelson tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Torkelson back against the cage.
Torkelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Torkelson.
Torkelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balder Torkelson 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#
Cane is looking to clinch.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torkelson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torkelson misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torkelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Torkelson is out of range.
Torkelson staying out of range there.
Cane clobbers Torkelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Torkelson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body.
Torkelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torkelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cane under the eye.
Balder Torkelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cane, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torkelson swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
#T1#
Cane misses with a double jab
and Torkelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torkelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torkelson lands an overhand right.
Torkelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cane lands a really nice looking cross but Torkelson seems unphased.
Cane throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Torkelson is rocked!
Torkelson misses with a body punch
and Cane counters with a huge left! Torkelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cane isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Torkelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
A very excited looking Darnell Cane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ITFL 9.2
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
We've been hearing reports that Cane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Cane feinted with a counter takedown.
Cane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Cane lands a big uppercut and Lee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lee looks OK. Cane waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Cane lands with a right hand.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Cane counters with a crisp right that sends Lee to the canvas! Cane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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.
The defeated Bruce Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.
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Event:
G #30 KOIZUMI vs GOODMAN
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cane 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.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Ashton punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane with the counter takedown but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ashton is defended easily by Cane.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##TD#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Cane's face as Ashton controls the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Ashton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cane tries to bench press Ashton off him but Ashton keeps the position.
Cane wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cane wants to control but Ashton postures up.#T2#
Cane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashton.
We've been hearing that Ashton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Cane defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ashton.
Cane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ashton connects with a decent elbow.
Ashton controls the position.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ashton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ashton lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ashton happy to just control the position for now.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ashton throws a strike aimed at the side of Cane's head but Cane avoids it well.
Ashton 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.
Ashton trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton 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#
Cane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Cane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ashton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cane keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Ashton pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane pulls Ashton in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darnell Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cane circles away.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Ashton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashton somewhat.
Cane lands a nice looking body shot.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashton.
An attempted straight right counter from Ashton misses the target.
Cane stuns Ashton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense. #T4##TD#
Cane gets caught flat footed, as Ashton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Ashton is working Cane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton cracks Cane with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cane is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Ashton misses with a two punch combination.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Cane.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane misses with a wild combination.
Ashton misses the jab.#T1#
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Ashton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashton.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton moves away from the strike by Cane.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashton.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Cane.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cane swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane slips a straight right by Ashton.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cane's head.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ashton.
A counter left hand to the body from Ashton misses its target.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ashton does it's job there.
Ashton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Cane, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Cane against the cage but Cane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Cane defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.
Ashton landing with the ground and pound.
Cane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ashton lying in Cane's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cane decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ashton taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ITFL 4.2
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Dall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dall moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Cane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
Cane walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Cane.
Dall avoids the body shot from Cane.
Dall slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Cane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cane swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Cane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a right hand to the body.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Cane defends it. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cane still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cane has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Cane cracks Dall with a big right hand but Dall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cane working the ground and pound from side control.
Cane lands a few punches from side control.
Cane is working Dall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cane lands some shots froms side control.
Dall wants to control but Cane postures up.
Cane grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall tries to buck Cane off but Cane is having none of it.
Dall on the wrong end of some 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!
Dall is not content to let Cane control the position.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Nice defenses there by Cane.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Cane counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane blocks a jab.
Cane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dall sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Jab from Cane.#T1#
Dall slips under a jab from Cane.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cane defends it well.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cane counters with a single leg into guard. Dall didn't expect that.
Cane being controlled here momentarily.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#T2#
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cane advances to half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Cane there.
Dall tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
Dall won't allow Cane to pass to mount.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Cane there.
Dall is looking to control Cane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?#T3#
Cane slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cane trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Dall looking for subs from the bottom but Cane mounts him!#T4#
BOOM! Cane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Dall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dall is still in real trouble! Can Cane finish him?
The referee warns Dall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cane unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dall wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cane celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
In his post fight interview, Darnell Cane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cane trying to control from Dall's half guard. Dall has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Cane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cane works his way back into a safe position though.
Cane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cane wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Cane defends easily.
Cane landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cane defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.#T3#
Cane working some strikes from top position.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is stalling in the full guard.
Cane lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dall has an active guard here but Cane has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Dall wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Cane is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Dall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cane has passed into half guard!
Cane winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane 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#
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Cane shrugs it off though.
Dall lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Cane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Cane is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Cane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cane slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cane pulls his head out easily.
Cane is controlling the pace.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane working Dall over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cane scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cane lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Cane is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Cane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dall 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.
Dall wants to get back to full guard but Cane has passed into side control.
Dall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cane's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Cane prevents Dall from improving his position.
Cane is nestled in close to Dall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cane working Dall over with strikes.
Cane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall!
Dall regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane 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##KD#
Cane cracks Dall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cane finish him?
#ROC#
Dall is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Kazzym Dall has been cut.
Dall ducks into an uppercut from Cane and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Cane!
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