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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tripplet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tripplet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bravo back to the cage. Tripplet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Bravo has been cut.
Tripplet sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bravo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tripplet is stalling here.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tripplet 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!#BC2#
Tripplet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tripplet lands a lovely overhand right.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tripplet.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Tripplet has been cut.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Tripplet keeps it at a distance.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tripplet.
Bravo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tripplet scores with a three punch combo!
Bravo throws a body punch but Tripplet moves out of range. #T1#
Tripplet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Tripplet ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Tripplet keeps it at a distance.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripplet.
Tripplet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bravo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tripplet paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Tripplet in a clinch.
Bravo misses with a punch to the body.
Tripplet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tripplet stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tripplet.
Bravo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Tripplet's head.
Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tripplet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bravo up against the cage.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Tripplet throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bravo.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tripplet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bravo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Tripplet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bravo can't find room to land a body shot as Tripplet controls the action.
Tripplet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo working aggressively here.
Tripplet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Tripplet is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Bravo has Tripplet pressed against the cage, preventing Tripplet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tripplet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tripplet fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tripplet. #BC2#
Tripplet breaks the clinch.
Tripplet misses with the combination.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tripplet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tripplet scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Tripplet finds it's target.#CL#
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tripplet blocks an uppercut.
Bravo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
A short uppercut from Tripplet.
Bravo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripplet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tripplet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Tripplet circles away.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tripplet misses with a hook.#T4#
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo tries to clinch but Tripplet moves out of range.
Tripplet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tripplet catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Bravo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Tripplet circles away.
Bravo throws a hook but Tripplet avoids it easily.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tripplet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Tripplet tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tripplet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tripplet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripplet misses with some punches.
Tripplet blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tripplet dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripplet wants to counter the offense by Bravo and move into the clinch position.
Tripplet lands with a right hand.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tripplet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tripplet lands a jab to the nose.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Tripplet circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo closes the distance but Tripplet moves to the side
and Tripplet counters with a left and a right that stings Bravo.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Bravo.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Tripplet saw that one coming.
Bravo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tripplet 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.#CL#
Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bravo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tripplet.
Tripplet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bravo can't find room to land a body shot as Tripplet controls the action.
#BC2#
Tripplet breaks the clinch.
Tripplet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo has managed to clinch.
Tripplet digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tripplet blocking some punches.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tripplet is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tripplet has his back to the cage.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Tripplet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tripplet lands with a right to the head.
Come on Tripplet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tripplet lands with a light punch inside.
Tripplet lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tripplet manages to break the clinch.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tripplet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tripplet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripplet seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bravo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tripplet is backing up but Bravo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tripplet covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bravo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bravo!
Bruce Tripplet was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't even know right now!'.
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie moves out of range as Tripplet strikes.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Tripplet and pushes him back against the cage.
Tripplet scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripplet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tripplet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie stalling the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tripplet stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tripplet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripplet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tripplet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Tripplet misses with some punches.
Tripplet can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Tripplet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tripplet scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie'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.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tripplet.#TD#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie pushing down on Tripplet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tripplet has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Tripplet is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Tripplet tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tripplet holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Tripplet doesn't allow it. #T3#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie trying to control but Tripplet is having none of it.
Tripplet has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Gracie avoiding Tripplet 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Tripplet is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tripplet showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tripplet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tripplet for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tripplet can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tripplet looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
As Tripplet tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Tripplet manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tripplet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripplet.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tripplet.
Tripplet throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Tripplet is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tripplet is defending well. #T1#
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tripplet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tripplet can do to turn this around?
Tripplet stops Gracie from passing to mount. #T3#
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tripplet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tripplet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Tripplet is having none of it.
Tripplet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Tripplet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripplet just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie 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##CL#
Gracie rushes Tripplet and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Tripplet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tripplet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tripplet tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tripplet digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tripplet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tripplet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Tripplet is working away.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tripplet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tripplet tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce Tripplet was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't even know right now!'.
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Event:
HFC 48:Klimov vs Martin
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tripplet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Tripplet pushes him away.
Tripplet throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Tripplet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Tripplet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tripplet pinned against the cage. Tripplet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Tripplet blocks a head kick by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tripplet avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruce Tripplet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.#T1##CL#
Tripplet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Tripplet wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tripplet landing some decent shots from guard.
Tripplet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie pulls Tripplet in close to prevent any damage.
Tripplet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Tripplet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Tripplet is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tripplet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tripplet tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tripplet defends easily.
Tripplet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gracie controls Tripplet momentarily but Tripplet frees himself.
Tripplet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Tripplet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripplet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to keep Tripplet in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Tripplet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tripplet up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gracie jumps guard but Tripplet stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tripplet fails to land.
Tripplet misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Tripplet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tripplet up against the cage.
Gracie looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripplet throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tripplet 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#
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Tripplet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tripplet throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tripplet won't be happy with that.
Tripplet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tripplet tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Tripplet is keeping him busy.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tripplet!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tripplet is looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie has control of Tripplet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tripplet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tripplet wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Tripplet is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tripplet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tripplet shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tripplet is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Tripplet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Tripplet is having none of it.
Tripplet wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tripplet is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tripplet is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tripplet defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tripplet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tripplet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Tripplet.
Tripplet looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Tripplet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Tripplet throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tripplet lands.
Tripplet misses with an uppercut.
Tripplet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tripplet's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tripplet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tripplet is trying to get back to half guard.
Tripplet wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Tripplet is being controlled here.
Tripplet is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tripplet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tripplet is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Tripplet is defending well.
Tripplet tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is staying tight to Tripplet's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tripplet has escaped the position, nice work there.
A control attempt from Tripplet but he's now mounted!
Tripplet tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie prevents Tripplet from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to control but instead Tripplet manages to regain half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tripplet defends it.
Tripplet wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Tripplet wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rollo Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripplet.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fighter Haven in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tripplet to score with a decent uppercut.
Tripplet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tripplet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Tripplet's ribs.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripplet was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Tripplet's head but Tripplet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws the left hand but Tripplet avoids the punch easily.
Tripplet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Tripplet slips a jab from Kruger.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tripplet doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Tripplet's shoulder, as Tripplet tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Kruger has been cut.#T1#
Tripplet drops Kruger with a huge uppercut! Kruger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tripplet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Tripplet gave a big smile as he said 'I WANT MY FU*KING BELT BACK!!'.
Freddy Kruger spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tripplet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto is fighting to break Tripplet's control of his arms but Tripplet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripplet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto advances to half guard.
Tripplet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Tripplet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto cracks Tripplet with a solid left hand.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Tripplet keeps moving.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tripplet is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tripplet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripplet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto pushes down on Tripplet's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Tripplet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tripplet moves into full guard.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Tripplet blocks nicely.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tripplet's head.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Tripplet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tripplet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tripplet is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Tripplet looking to control.
Tripplet controlling Yamamoto's posture. #T4#
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tripplet keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Tripplet has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
Yamamoto works over Tripplet with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripplet has wrist control.
Tripplet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tripplet is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Tripplet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tripplet throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Tripplet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Tripplet gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Tripplet manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripplet is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Tripplet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Tripplet blocks nicely.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripplet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep. #T1#
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripplet has wrist control.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Tripplet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripplet trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tripplet is one step ahead there.
Tripplet is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tripplet's guard. #REVB#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Tripplet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto postures up in Tripplet's guard and throws a big left but Tripplet blocks it.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto trying to control but Tripplet is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tripplet's head.
Tripplet pulls Yamamoto in to control the position.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Tripplet controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is in close to Tripplet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamamoto postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tripplet covers up, he's hurt! Yamamoto keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yamamoto and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto is the new featherweight champion!
Kotetsu Yamamoto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We are NJPW!!!'.
In defeat, Bruce Tripplet stepped up to the mic, saying 'This lose is hard to accept. Gonna step back and reevaluate my game plan and training and broaden my skill set. I will be back stronger then ever for MY BELT'.
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kruger rushes Tripplet and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripplet to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tripplet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Tripplet throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Tripplet throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Tripplet.
Tripplet tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Barbell Brigade in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger tries to clinch but Tripplet moves away
letting Tripplet counter with a right hand.
Kruger swings for the body but Tripplet moves out of range.
Kruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Kruger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Tripplet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
BOOM! Tripplet lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kruger. Kruger tries to recover but Tripplet is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kruger lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
Bruce Tripplet is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Tripplet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew I would get my title back right away. If Kruger wants to do number 3 that will be no problem with me. Wanna thank all my fans and trainers and manager. I love all my friends, fans and family and this organization and the people of St. Petersburg this place feels like my second home. '.
In defeat, Freddy Kruger stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Tripplet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Tripplet throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tripplet moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Tripplet slips a jab from Kruger.
A jab from Tripplet misses.
Tripplet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripplet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruger wants to counter with a clinch but Tripplet pushes him away.
Tripplet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruger takes a swing at Tripplet's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet looks to land a combination but Kruger avoids it well.
Tripplet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tripplet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripplet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tripplet. #T1#
Tripplet throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tripplet scores with a jab to the body.
Tripplet looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger throws a body punch but Tripplet moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tripplet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tripplet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Tripplet moves out of range easily.
Tripplet tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
and Tripplet counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tripplet!
We've been told by Tripplet's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruger throws a hook but Tripplet blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripplet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripplet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.#T2#
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tripplet momentarily.
Tripplet needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
Tripplet misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
and Tripplet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tripplet throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Tripplet cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tripplet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Tripplet in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kruger jumps into guard, dragging Tripplet to the mat.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tripplet defends it easily.
Tripplet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kruger is proving hard to escape from.
Kruger trying to control the position here.
Tripplet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tripplet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Tripplet wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Tripplet is looking to stand up but Kruger won't let him.
Kruger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tripplet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Tripplet is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tripplet dominated that round.
That's time! Tripplet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripplet misses with the combination.
No joy there for Tripplet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Tripplet misses.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tripplet lands a right hook to the body.
Tripplet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Bruce Tripplet is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Tripplet. Those never looked like landing.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet misses with a series of wild punches.
Tripplet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger. #T1#
Kruger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tripplet.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Tripplet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger cracks Tripplet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Kruger.
Tripplet swinging wildly here.
Tripplet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripplet looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruger lands with a right hand.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripplet.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Good shot there by Tripplet.
Tripplet swinging wildly here.
Tripplet throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Tripplet misses.
Kruger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Tripplet throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
Bruce Tripplet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tripplet throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tripplet throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tripplet falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kruger dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Kruger!
Freddy Kruger is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Tripplet spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know what to say. I trained so hard. I just wanted to knock this guy out so bad. I will be back. I promise you'.
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