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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1# Bungradidoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Connor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Connor lands an overhand right. Connor looks to land a combination but Bungradidoa avoids it well. #CL# Bungradidoa closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Bungradidoa breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Bungradidoa has managed to clinch.
#BC# Bungradidoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa has his takedown stuffed and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Bungradidoa does a little dance to reset his feet. Connor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bungradidoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bungradidoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bungradidoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.#CL# Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bungradidoa tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bungradidoa wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Bungradidoa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB# Bungradidoa swings around for an armbar but Connor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bungradidoa's guard. Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bungradidoa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Bungradidoa wants to stand and escape but Connor is having none of it. Connor wants to control from the top but Bungradidoa keeps moving. Bungradidoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bungradidoa is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bungradidoa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES# Bungradidoa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Connor misses its intended target. #CL# Bungradidoa closes the distance and clinches. A body shot lands from Connor.
Connor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bungradidoa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2# Connor is pressed up against the cage. Bungradidoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Connor down to the mat. Connor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bungradidoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Bungradidoa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Bungradidoa wants the takedown. Connor is fighting it off but Bungradidoa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Connor's guard against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Connor is trying to keep Bungradidoa in close.
Bungradidoa is in close to Connor's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bungradidoa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bungradidoa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bungradidoa landing some decent shots from guard. Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Bungradidoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU# Bungradidoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Connor, up you get! Connor clobbers Bungradidoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Horrible takedown attempt by Bungradidoa or perhaps it was just good defense by Connor, which made it look bad. Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bungradidoa's hands. Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bungradidoa fails with the takedown and Connor counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Connor jabs Bungradidoa right on the nose. Bungradidoa blinks but takes it well.#CL# Bungradidoa clinches. Connor trying to stall but Bungradidoa improves his position.
Connor gets underhooks to prevent Bungradidoa's takedown attempt.
#T4##BC# Bungradidoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Bungradidoa closes the distance and pushes Connor back into the cage. Bungradidoa wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Bungradidoa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Connor regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bungradidoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bungradidoa won't allow Connor to sweep him here. Bungradidoa sitting in guard here, content to control. Connor is trying to control the position but Bungradidoa postures up. Bungradidoa is in close to Connor's body, working some short punches and elbows. 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 Mophaf Bungradidoa will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Bungradidoa gets a clinch. Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bungradidoa avoids it.#TD# Bungradidoa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bungradidoa drops an elbow to the side of Connor's head. Connor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU# Bungradidoa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Connor throws a hook to the side of Bungradidoa's head but Bungradidoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Bungradidoa gets a takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bungradidoa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connor defending well though. Connor wants to improve his position but Bungradidoa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bungradidoa is trying to control the action in half guard but Connor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bungradidoa sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bungradidoa slips a nice elbow through Connor's hands, connecting with Connor's forehead. Bungradidoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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. Connor wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Connor is staying active underneath Bungradidoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Connor tries to get to full guard but Bungradidoa has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bungradidoa in particular looking to stall. Bungradidoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bungradidoa 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. Connor is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Bungradidoa rushes Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bungradidoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Connor tries to stall but Bungradidoa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Bungradidoa wants a takedown.
Bungradidoa blocks a body shot from Connor. Bungradidoa wants a takedown.
#BC# Bungradidoa breaks from the clinch.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bungradidoa with a lazy takedown attempt and Connor counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bungradidoa shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Bungradidoa drives through and clinches with Connor against the cage.
#BC# Bungradidoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Connor lands a right hook to the body.
Connor cracks Bungradidoa with a right hand to the side of the head. Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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! Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily. Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bungradidoa moves away. Bungradidoa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2# A big head kick from Connor and Bungradidoa is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2# Bungradidoa is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut. Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Oh Bungradidoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES# Bungradidoa pushes Connor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4# Connor misses with a double jab.
Bungradidoa seems to have got his legs back now. Bungradidoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Connor counters with a big right hand! Oh Bungradidoa is in trouble here! Connor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Connor!
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Event:
BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# County connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. County 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. Jab by Connor. Connor loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch. Connor misses with a hook. Connor ducks under a wild hook from County. County throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. County moves out of range as Connor strikes. County lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# County clinches up with Connor and pushes him back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land. County takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land. County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! County lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connor tries to work over County's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Connor working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Connor throws a head punch that misses. County misses with a hook to the ribs.
County just leaning against Connor, taking a breather. A short left from County. Good anti-grappling being displayed by County as Connor tries to tie him up. County misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. County tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. County stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. County pressing his opponent against the ropes. The crowd are getting on County's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County. Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for County on that attempt. #CL2# County has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
County stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the ropes. A shot in the inside from County. County scores with a nice hook to the head. County fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards. Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3# Connor letting County take a breather here. Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A shot in the inside from County. A right handed body shot lands from County.
#TD2# County gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Connor regains guard.
Connor wants to improve his position but instead County has moved into half guard.
Connor moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# County looking to pass the guard. Connor looking for a sweep. Not yet Connor, not yet. County content to stall in guard here. Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County 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# County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from County. County swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. County misses with a double jab
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Connor misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming. County throws a jab when Connor was well out of range. County misses the shot to the body. #CL2# County moves into range and clinches up with Connor. County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. County has Connor pushed against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# County has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Connor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! 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. Connor tries to roll but County sticks to his back.
#T1# County controls the action. County lands punches and elbows. Connor trying to control but not successfully. Connor wants to escape the position.
Connor is working hard here to advance position. What can Connor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
County not allowing Connor to control his hands. #T2# County controlling the position well here. Connor rolled but County kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Connor can't escape the position.
Connor wants to control his opponent's hands but County gets his hands free. County is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3# County avoiding Connor 's attempts to control his hands. County biding his time, controlling Connor. County is continuing to stall. County gets his hands free as Connor looks to control. Joe County has got the better of the ground game so far.#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. I really don't envy Connor right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Connor tries to break free.
County controls the position. County keeps control of the position as Connor tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Connor just trying to survive but County is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County 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# Connor jabs County to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2# Connor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
County sitting in guard, not really doing much. Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Connor looking to control but County passes into half guard.
County is taking a breather. Connor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# County has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Connor tries to roll over but County keeps him under control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. County jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# County clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards. Connor trying to control the position but instead, County has worked for underhooks and has pushed Connor into the ropes. Connor is looking to control County's arms but County gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the ropes. County has Connor pressed against the ropes.
#TD2# County lands a takedown into guard.
#T3# County pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now. County is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. County stopping the sweep attempt from Connor. County lands a couple of decent looking shots. Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy. County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A big right from Connor misses. Connor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
County thuds a left hand into Connor's body. County fails to land the takedown. Keith Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Connor throws the left hand but County avoids the punch easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Connor ducks under a wild hook from County.#CL2# County gets a clinch. Connor misses with a short punch on the inside. Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe County comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got County 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Joe County! Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Joe County! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Joe County!
Joe County wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BRFC 44
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Good exchange - Connor coming out on top. O Rangers cracks Connor with a good jab. Connor throws a head kick that misses #TD# and O Rangers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connor's guard. O Rangers works a leg free and moves into half guard. O Rangers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Connor won't allow O Rangers to pass to mount. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working. Connor wants to control but O Rangers is keeping busy.
Connor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# O Rangers is working for a kimura here but Connor manages to reverse the position and he's now in O Rangers's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. O Rangers trying to keep a closed guard but Connor is proving a slippery customer.
Connor won't allow O Rangers to sweep him here. #T1# Connor passes O Rangers's right leg, so he's now in half guard. O Rangers wants to get back to full guard. O Rangers trying to control from the bottom.
O Rangers wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
O Rangers wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor tries to stand but his arm is trapped. O Rangers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# O Rangers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB# O Rangers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor postures up.
#SUB# O Rangers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Rangers tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Connor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Rangers's guard. O Rangers tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control. Connor wants to control but O Rangers is keeping him busy. O Rangers gets full guard.#T3# O Rangers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# O Rangers cracks Connor with a solid left hand. Connor controls O Rangers momentarily but O Rangers frees himself. O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. O Rangers advances to half guard. O Rangers looks to land a strike but Connor avoids it nicely and regains full guard. O Rangers trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Connor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Rangers. O Rangers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Connor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
O Rangers works a leg free and moves into half guard. Connor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Connor trying to control from the bottom.
O Rangers works his way into side control. Connor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Rangers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. O Rangers working away. O Rangers wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. O Rangers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. O Rangers wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Connor misses with a straight right. O Rangers moves out of range as Connor strikes. O Rangers attempts a counter takedown but Connor avoids it well and moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet. Connor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Connor connects with a body shot that sends O Rangers's belly button to the back. O Rangers looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range. Connor throws a big shot that misses. The crowd cheers as O Rangers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Connor doesn't seem phased though.#TD# O Rangers gets a double leg takedown into Connor's guard. O Rangers wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting O Rangers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. O Rangers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard. O Rangers 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. Connor keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully. #T1# O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position. O Rangers trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom. O Rangers landing with the ground and pound. O Rangers advances to half guard. O Rangers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. O Rangers is pressing down on Connor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Connor is holding on for now. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. O Rangers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Connor! Connor wants to hold on but O Rangers pushes him away. Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Connor wants to hold on but O Rangers pushes him away. O Rangers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Connor is squirming around, avoiding O Rangers's attempts to control the action. #T3# O Rangers forces the positional change into back control. Connor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get O Rangers off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# O Rangers has got one arm under Connor's chin. This could be trouble... Connor trying to control the other hand but O Rangers gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Connor has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony O Rangers! An out of breath Tony O Rangers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Belto lands a right hook to the body.
Belto connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Keith Connor has been cut. Belto lands a nice hook to Connor's body. Connor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Connor takes a body punch but keeps moving. Connor swinging wildly here.
Belto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it. Belto misses with a body shot.
Belto misses with a combination
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Vito Belto has been cut. Connor throws a series of punches but Belto moves out of range. Belto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belto lands with a nice body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Belto misses the shot to the body. A lazy left from Connor finds it's target. Belto tests Connor's chin there with a solid looking shot. Belto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Belto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connor counters with a nice uppercut. Belto misses with a body punch
and Connor counters with a huge left! Belto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Connor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Belto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Connor! Vito Belto spoke after the fight, saying 'I have no excuse I lost.'.
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Event:
BRFC 38 Jamie's Birthday Bash
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Connor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Connor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT# It looks like Richard Harrow has been cut. Harrow takes a body punch but keeps moving. Harrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Connor swings for the body but Harrow moves out of range.
Connor checks a low kick from Harrow. Harrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Connor lands with a good body shot. Harrow looks winded! Harrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Connor moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Harrow goes down! Can Connor finish him!?#ROC# Harrow is rocked! Connor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Connor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Harrow wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#KD# Connor drops Harrow with a left and a right! Oh, Harrow is hurt - Connor dives into side control looking to finish!
Harrow is still in real trouble! Can Connor finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Richard Harrow's cut even more.#T2# Connor staying calm. Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Harrow seems to have recovered his senses. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrow can do anything to dispel that myth. Connor tries to advance to mount but Harrow denies him. Harrow seems a little lost for a moment, as Connor dominates the positioning.#T3# Connor continues to stall.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Harrow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Connor is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Connor controlling his opponent. Harrow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Connor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Richard Harrow's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A big right from Harrow misses. Richard Harrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Harrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor swings for the body but Harrow moves out of range.
Richard Harrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Connor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT# The cut above Richard Harrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Harrow needs to keep his hands up - Connor had a free shot at his head there.#CUT# Richard Harrow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Harrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Connor!
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Event:
BRFC 35
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1# A combination from Laschenko does no damage. Laschenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laschenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laschenko misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely. Some wild striking there from Laschenko.
Laschenko misses with a double jab
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Sergei Laschenko has been cut. Laschenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor scores with a hook. Laschenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Laschenko throws a body kick that misses. Connor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Laschenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Connor throws a body shot but no joy. Laschenko throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laschenko. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Connor misses with a wild body shot. Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Laschenko 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.#T1##KD# Connor cracks Laschenko with an uppercut from hell and Laschenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Connor's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC# Laschenko is rocked! Connor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Laschenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Connor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Connor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Connor passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2##SUB# Connor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laschenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laschenko! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Connor has control of Laschenko's left arm, preventing Laschenko from doing any damage. Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Connor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Connor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Further stalling from Connor. Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Laschenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##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. Connor working a defensive guard here.
Connor has Laschenko pulled in close to control his posture. Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Laschenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Connor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sergei Laschenko's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Laschenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laschenko can do to turn this around? Laschenko throws a series of punches but Connor moves out of range. Connor misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laschenko! But no joy. Laschenko is looking to score with low kicks. Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Laschenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Laschenko misses and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# That has opened up Sergei Laschenko's cut even more. Connor connects with the punch. Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keith Connor is winning the standup battle so far. Connor wobbles Laschenko with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Connor dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Laschenko to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Connor!
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Event:
BRFC 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Connor throws a shot from downtown. Nozume moves away and avoids it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nozume. Nozume fails with the takedown. Nozume tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nozume somewhat. Keith Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemo Nozume.#TD2# Nozume decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Nozume content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nozume trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Connor tries to get to full guard but Nozume has control of the leg. #T1# Nozume not doing much here.
Connor wants to get back to full guard but Nozume has mounted him! Nozume working away from the top, dropping strikes. Connor taking shots to the head. Nozume lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT2# It looks like Keith Connor has been cut. Nozume takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Nozume scoring with strikes but Connor is staying in there. Nozume with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2# Connor is rocked!#T2# Connor wants to control but Nozume is having none of it. Oh Connor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Nozume content just to control the position here. Connor seems to have got his legs back now. Nozume cracks Connor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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. Connor manages to regain half guard. Good work. Still in half guard, Nozume seems content to control. Connor is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nozume keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Nozume prevents Connor from improving his position. Connor is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Nozume works his way into side control. Connor keeping his opponent close. Connor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nozume is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Nozume in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nozume controlling his opponent. Nozume raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2# Keith Connor's cut is getting worse.#T4# Nozume controlling the position easily from mount. Connor is squirming around, avoiding Nozume's attempts to control the action. Nozume controlling from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nozume avoids the attempt from Connor to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemo Nozume dominated that round. The cut man is working on Keith Connor's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Connor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nozume at a distance.
Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kemo Nozume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Connor with a jab. Connor throws a series of punches but Nozume moves out of range. Connor lands a really nice looking cross but Nozume seems unphased.
Connor misses the shot to the body. Nozume doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD# and Nozume is countered with a crisp right hand from Connor that sends him to the canvas! Connor follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC# Nozume is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Connor tries to score with some ground and pound. Nozume controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Nozume is still in real trouble! Can Connor finish him? Nozume manages to work his way to half guard, despite Connor's best efforts.#SUB# Connor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozume has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Nozume is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nozume seems to have recovered his senses. Nozume is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Nozume blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connor. Connor prevents Nozume from improving his position.#T1# Nozume makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozume. Kemo Nozume has got the better of the ground game so far. Connor wants to control from the top but Nozume keeps moving. Connor preventing the sweep. Nozume is trying to control the position but Connor postures up. Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozume is retaining full guard. Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Nozume. Connor landing with the ground and pound. Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nozume holds on and takes a little breather. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Nozume wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment. Nozume controls Connor momentarily but Connor frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Connor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2# Nozume gets the takedown into side control. Nozume staying calm.#T3# Connor prevents Nozume from improving position. Nozume is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Connor is looking for a sweep. Connor being controlled for a moment. Nozume is putting a hurting on Connor here, landing some big shots from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Connor dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Keith Connor's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Connor gets caught napping as Nozume dives in and scores a takedown. Connor manages to retain guard. Nozume controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Connor keeping moving, preventing Nozume from controlling successfully. Nozume looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1# Let's hope that Nozume 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing. #KD# Connor drops his shoulder and cracks Nozume with a huge uppercut! Nozume goes down! Can Connor finish him?
Nozume wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment. Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nozume keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully. #T2# Nozume pulls Connor in to control the position. Connor won't allow Nozume to sweep him here. Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Nozume gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nozume wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving. Nozume stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.#T3# Nozume engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Nozume connects with a couple of short punches. Connor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Nozume wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nozume is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Connor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Connor lands with a nice body punch. Nozume keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connor. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nozume. Connor scores with a body shot.
Nozume takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kemo Nozume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
Nozume takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Connor scores with the left hand. Nozume knows he should have avoided that one. Keith Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nozume has his takedown stuffed and Connor counters with a huge left! Nozume is in big trouble! He's backing up but Connor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nozume from any more damage. A dominating finish by Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Connor! In defeat, Kemo Nozume stepped up to the mic, saying 'Auvers blue?'.
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