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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4867 p4p, 392 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ki Duk defends it nicely.
Ki Duk moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Driver tries to counter with a takedown but Ki Duk is quick to defend against it.
Ki Duk has managed to clinch.
Ki Duk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Driver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Driver decides to pull guard.
Driver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ki Duk controls the pace.
Ki Duk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ki Duk wants to pass the guard but Driver is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ki Duk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driver (2) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk wants to hit a switch here but Driver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ki Duk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Driver (5) vs (0) Ki Duk
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver controlling from mount.
Ki Duk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ki Duk wants to hold on but Driver pushes him away.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Driver goes for an armbar but Ki Duk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ki Duk. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driver (5) vs (2) Ki Duk
Driver keeping moving, preventing Ki Duk from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ki Duk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Driver (5) vs (5) Ki Duk
Ki Duk trying to control the position but Driver is working away.
Driver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver wants to control but Ki Duk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk slows the pace down.
Driver looking for a sweep but Ki Duk has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Driver (5) vs (7) Ki Duk
Ki Duk controlling from the full mount.
Driver tries to hold on but Ki Duk pushes him away.
Ki Duk controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Driver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ki Duk looking to control but Driver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Driver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to mount his opponent but Driver defends it.
Ki Duk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ki Duk trying to control the action but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver wants to get back to full guard.
Ki Duk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Driver trying to hold on to Ki Duk's head to control him but Ki Duk postures up.
Driver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Driver tries to get out of the position.
Driver controlling the position well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk seems to be working for a kimura but Driver defends the submission attempt.
Driver wants to improve his position but Ki Duk is controlling well.
Driver is trying is best to control the position here.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ki Duk is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Ki Duk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ki Duk wants to pass the guard but Driver is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is looking to take a break and control but Driver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard but Driver defending well.
Driver is staying active underneath Ki Duk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Driver trying to control but Ki Duk postures up.
Driver is not content to let Ki Duk control the position.
Ki Duk stalling.
Ki Duk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Driver holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Driver wants to control but Ki Duk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ki Duk is looking to advance position but Driver won't allow it.
Driver is looking to control Ki Duk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Driver avoid being mounted?
Driver is looking for a sweep. Ki Duk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ki Duk wants to pass to mount but Driver is defending the position.
Ki Duk trying to control from half guard but Driver is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to advance position but Driver counters by regaining guard.
Driver pulls Ki Duk in close to prevent any damage.
Driver working a defensive guard here.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Driver keeps moving.
Ki Duk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driver is keeping the position for now.
Ki Duk trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ki Duk pushing down on Driver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Driver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ki Duk content to control rather than advance.
Ki Duk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk stalling.
Ki Duk works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Driver (5) vs (10) Ki Duk
Driver is not content to let Ki Duk control the position.
Driver tries to buck Ki Duk off but Ki Duk is having none of it.
Driver is working hard here to advance position.
Driver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is taking a breather. Driver 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.
Driver actively working from the bottom here.
Ki Duk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ki Duk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki Duk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ki Duk in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk stalling away here and it's allowed Driver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Driver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ki Duk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ki Duk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ki Duk content to stall in guard here.
Ki Duk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Driver (5) vs (13) Ki Duk
Driver manages to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to mount his opponent but Driver defends it.
Ki Duk is trying to control the action in half guard but Driver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard but Driver defending well.
Driver keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ki Duk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Driver (5) vs (16) Ki Duk
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driver bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driver (7) vs (16) Ki Duk
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Duk wins on points by 16 to 7.
Post fight, an emotional Bong Ki Duk said 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lars Kristoffer (ranked 3823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristoffer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Who's Your Daddy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kristoffer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driver clinches with his opponent.
Kristoffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kristoffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Driver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Driver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Driver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Kristoffer from controlling successfully.
Driver is looking to sweep but instead, Kristoffer has passed into half guard.
Driver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Driver desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver looking for submissions off his back.
Kristoffer trying to pass the guard but Driver defending well.
Driver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kristoffer pulls his head out easily.
Kristoffer is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer trying to control the action but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver is positioning himself well to prevent Kristoffer advancing to mount.
Driver trying to control from the bottom.
Driver is positioning himself well to prevent Kristoffer advancing to mount.
Driver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer stalling away here and it's allowed Driver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kristoffer looking to pass the guard.
Driver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Kristoffer from controlling successfully.
Kristoffer wants to pass the guard but Driver is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Driver can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kristoffer trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver working for a triangle but Kristoffer defends it easily.
Driver looking for a guillotine here but Kristoffer defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driver looking for a guillotine here but Kristoffer defends easily.
Driver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kristoffer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Driver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kristoffer is aware though and is defending well.
Driver managing to control the position.
Kristoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Driver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kristoffer (0) vs (2) Driver
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Driver is stalling in the full guard.
Kristoffer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristoffer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kristoffer (2) vs (2) Driver
Driver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Driver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kristoffer (2) vs (4) Driver
Driver trying to control but Kristoffer is working from the bottom.
Driver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Driver passes Kristoffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Driver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kristoffer (2) vs (7) Driver
Driver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kristoffer, who protects the arm well.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kristoffer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kristoffer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Driver taking a breather here.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kristoffer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Driver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Driver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kristoffer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kristoffer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Driver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kristoffer (2) vs (9) Driver
Driver looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Driver working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Driver wants to finish this one by submission but Kristoffer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Driver.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Driver working for a guillotine from mount but Kristoffer is in no mood to give up.
Driver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kristoffer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kristoffer shrugs it off.
Driver wants to take his opponent's back but Kristoffer doesn't allow it.
Driver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Driver goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kristoffer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kristoffer (4) vs (9) Driver
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver has his foot on Kristoffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kristoffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kristoffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Driver wants to sweep here but Kristoffer controlling him for the moment.
Driver keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Driver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kristoffer looking to pass the guard.
Kristoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kristoffer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kristoffer (4) vs (11) Driver
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 11 to 4.
After the fight, Ed Driver was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 7872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benton enables Driver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Driver
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Driver is proving a slippery customer.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is pulling down on Driver's head to control his posture.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to hold Driver in close to prevent damage but Driver has managed to pass into half guard.
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Driver sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Driver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benton wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Driver controlling the pace.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benton looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Driver stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Driver tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benton tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton managing to control the position.
Benton keeping full guard, as Driver tries to pass.
Driver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Driver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver tries to move to mount but Benton blocks the move with his legs.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to remain calm as Driver controls from the top position.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Driver working away.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton seems a little lost for a moment, as Driver dominates the positioning.
Driver working away.
Benton is trying to improve his position.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
Benton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver swings around for an armbar but Benton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Driver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (5) Driver
Driver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Driver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benton trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver has his foot on Benton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benton works his way back into a safe position though.
Driver keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton postures up.
Benton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Driver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Driver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Driver! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (2) vs (9) Driver
Benton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Driver's best efforts.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton moves into full guard.
Driver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Driver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Driver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benton's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Driver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Driver trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 3120 p4p, 272 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fer Campsonver is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quentin Fer Campsonver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fer Campsonver to the mat! Fer Campsonver manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (2) Driver
Fer Campsonver is breathing heavily.
Driver stands and throws Fer Campsonver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fer Campsonver has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Driver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Driver prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driver on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver controlling the position from side mount.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fer Campsonver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver works to advance to full mount. Fer Campsonver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (7) Driver
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Driver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Driver controlling from the full mount.
Fer Campsonver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fer Campsonver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Fer Campsonver wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (10) Driver
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fer Campsonver doesn't escape.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Driver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fer Campsonver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver looking for the choke from the back.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fer Campsonver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Driver gets his way!
Driver controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fer Campsonver is in bad spot here.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Driver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fer Campsonver has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Driver 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Driver.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Driver gets his way!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling well, preventing Fer Campsonver from escaping the position.
Fer Campsonver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fer Campsonver is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Driver's arms.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Driver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Driver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fer Campsonver has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
Fer Campsonver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Driver gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 10 to 0.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ORC 16: Blackout
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Driver throws a wild body kick that Chonus sees coming a mile off.
Chonus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Chonus does no damage. #CL#
Driver rushes Chonus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chonus obliges.
Chonus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Chonus tries to get set, Driver tries to push him back and clinch up but Chonus manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Driver has managed to clinch.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chonus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Driver up against the ropes.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Driver managing to block the knees to the body from Chonus.
Chonus tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Chonus back against the ropes.
Chonus throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Driver breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Driver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chonus swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver stalling against the ropes.
Chonus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to work over Chonus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chonus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Chonus misses with some punches.
Driver stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chonus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes.
Driver stalling against the ropes.
Chonus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driver's efforts to push away.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chonus is keeping busy.
Driver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chonus is defending well for now.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonus misses with some punches.
#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chonus. Those never looked like landing.
Chonus misses with a few strikes there.
Driver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chonus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driver.
Driver avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chonus falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Driver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Driver.
Driver crunches a lovely knee into Chonus's ribcage.
Driver taking a breather.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chonus working Driver over with knees to the body.
Chonus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver pushes Chonus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chonus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Driver is defending well for now.
Driver blocking some punches.
Chonus swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Driver missing with knees to the body.
Driver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chonus takes a shot to the head.
Driver taking a breather.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chonus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonus misses with the head strike.
Chonus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Driver is defending well for now.
Chonus misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver avoiding damage.
Chonus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chonus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Driver to work.
#T2#
Driver taking a breather.
Chonus crunches a lovely knee into Driver's ribcage.
Chonus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chonus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Driver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chonus can turn it around.
Chonus missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chonus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Driver drives through and clinches with Chonus against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chonus is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chonus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driver's efforts to push away.
Chonus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus 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#
Chonus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Chonus instigates a clinch.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chonus is keeping busy.
Driver is trying to push Chonus away but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Chonus has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Driver prevents a body shot from Chonus.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Chonus keeps him there for the moment.
Driver tries to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling the position. #BC#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Chonus gets tackled into the ropes by Driver. Driver maintains the clinch. #BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Driver has managed to clinch.
Driver misses with a knee to the head.
Chonus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Chonus misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonus misses with the head strike.
Chonus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Driver avoids it.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driver blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chonus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver managing to block the knees to the body from Chonus.
Ed Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonus tries to land knees in the clinch but Driver avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paynuss Chonus.
Well Chonus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Paynuss Chonus!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Paynuss Chonus!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Paynuss Chonus!
Paynuss Chonus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Paynuss Chonus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ORC 10: Immortal
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Udovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Driver throws a right and a left that Udovich avoids nicely.
Udovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Udovich.#CL#
Udovich tries to keep at a distance but Driver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Udovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Udovich breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Udovich.
As Udovich tries to get set, Driver tries to push him back and clinch up but Udovich manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udovich misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Driver is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Driver clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Udovich breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Driver pushes Udovich up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Udovich. #T1#
Driver misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Udovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Driver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Udovich avoids the damage to the body.
Udovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Udovich cracks Driver with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Driver is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Driver is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Driver has been cut.
Udovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driver misses with a head kick.
Udovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver throws a head kick that misses.
Udovich has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Driver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Udovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Udovich has had enough of the clinch but Driver keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Udovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Udovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Driver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Udovich, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
Simon Udovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Udovich misses.
Udovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Driver.
Udovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Udovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Udovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ed Driver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Udovich moves out of range easily.
Udovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Udovich throws a nice looking combination but Driver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udovich.
Driver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Udovich thuds his right hand into Driver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Udovich tries to keep at a distance but Driver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Udovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Udovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but Udovich gets an underhook and turns Driver into the ropes.
Driver blocking some punches.
Udovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards. #BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Udovich lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Driver wants to clinch but Udovich slips to the side
and Udovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Udovich misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Driver closes the distance and pushes Udovich back into the ropes.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Udovich has double underhooks.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Driver has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Udovich as Driver tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maybe Driver would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Udovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Udovich throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Simon Udovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Udovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a right hand to the body.
Simon Udovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Driver throws a head kick that misses
and Udovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Udovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver tries to clinch but Udovich is having none of it.
Udovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Udovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Udovich.#CL#
Driver darts in and clinches Udovich up against the ropes.
Udovich avoiding damage as Driver throws knees to the body.
Udovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udovich looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Udovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Driver's cut.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Driver slips a straight right by Udovich.#CL#
Driver closes the distance and clinches.
Driver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Udovich up against the ropes.
Udovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udovich.
Udovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Udovich slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Udovich backs up against the ropes.
Udovich throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Udovich gets tackled into the ropes by Driver. Driver maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Driver.
Ed Driver has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC#
Driver breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Udovich.
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver is looking to clinch but Udovich is avoiding it.
Udovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Udovich is out of range.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver doesn't manage to clinch there - Udovich circles away.
Udovich throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Driver closes the distance and clinches.
Udovich working aggressively here.
Driver presses Udovich against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Udovich avoiding damage as Driver throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Driver rushes Udovich and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Driver staying out of range there.#CL#
Driver clinches up with Udovich and pushes him back against the ropes.
Driver trying to land knees to the body.
Udovich tries to circle away but Driver has him pinned against the ropes.
Udovich wants to break free but Driver has control.
Udovich tries to circle away but Driver has him pinned against the ropes.
Driver prevents Udovich from breaking the clinch.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Udovich is keeping busy.#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Driver catches Udovich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Udovich throws out a loose jab but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Udovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Driver.
Udovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Driver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Udovich 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Ed Driver!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Simon Udovich!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ed Driver!
Ed Driver wins by split decision!
After the fight, Ed Driver was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Simon Udovich was interviewed post fight and said 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running'.
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Event:
ORC 6: Deadlock
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevens in the body.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Driver tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driver under the eye.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens 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.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Driver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stevens scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stevens lands a front kick.#T1##CL2#
Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driver, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driver.
Stevens prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Driver.
That kick from Stevens tenderised Driver's leg. Driver is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Driver rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens avoiding damage.
#T2#
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Driver has managed to clinch.
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driver prevents a body shot from Stevens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the ropes.
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DBrickashaw Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Driver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but Driver blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Driver trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driver into the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driver avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Driver tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Stevens misses with a hook
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
A head kick misses from Stevens. #CL2#
Stevens instigates a clinch.
DBrickashaw Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Stevens tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DBrickashaw Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stevens misses with a hook.
DBrickashaw Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Driver looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
DBrickashaw Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driver blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Driver throws a quick counter head kick but Stevens was just out of range.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Stevens is looking to clinch. #CL#
Driver clinches with his opponent.
Stevens controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driver rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Stevens pushes Driver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driver's efforts to push away.
Driver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driver looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
#T2#
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Stevens.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens blocking some punches.
Ed Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
DBrickashaw Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!
DBrickashaw Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
DBrickashaw Stevens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ORC 3: Survival
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romero obliges.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Driver checks a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driver.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Driver as Romero tries to tie him up.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Driver misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Romero pushes Driver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Driver's leg but Driver calmly moves out of range.
Driver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Driver counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
Driver stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driver walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
An inside leg kick from Driver misses.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Driver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Driver into the ropes.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.#T2#
Driver misses with a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driver's efforts to push away.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romero up against the ropes.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero works Driver's body with a nice hook.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Romero forces Driver back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driver's hands.
Driver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target. #CL2#
Driver clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the ropes.
Driver blocking some punches.
Romero pushes Driver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the ropes.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Driver slows down the pace here.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD#
Romero staggers Driver with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Driver looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Driver is rocked!
Romero knocks out Driver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Romero before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Romero picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
After the fight, Third Round Romero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kwon slips a jab from Driver.
Driver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwon throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Driver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Driver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwon! But no joy.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Kwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Driver misses with an uppercut
and Kwon counters with a straight right hand.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Driver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kwon counters with a straight right hand.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Kwon's shoulder, as Kwon tries to avoid the shot.
Kwon throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Kwon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driver avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Driver misses.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwon.
Kwon throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver takes a swing at Kwon's ribcage but misses.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.
Kwon misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.
Driver misses with a low kick.
Driver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwon throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwon with a nice cross.
Driver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Kwon misses.
Driver lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwon in his tracks.
Kwon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Kwon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Kwon counters with a crisp one two that drops Driver! Kwon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Driver to his feet! Driver is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Driver is rocked!
Driver lands with a hook. Kwon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver digs a good hook to Kwon's body.
Kwon throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Kwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Kwon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Driver! Kwon lets Driver back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwon ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Kwon scores with a jab to the body.
Driver wants to clinch but Kwon slips to the side
letting Kwon counter with a right hand. #T4#
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver throws a shot to the body.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Kwon.
Kwon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Driver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver swings for the body but Kwon moves out of range.
#CL#
Driver gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kwon gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Driver is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Kwon!
A very excited looking Sol Kwon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire 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.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #CL2#
Driver tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Driver tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Driver blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire keeps control of Driver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire pushes Driver away with a front kick.
Driver misses with a straight left.
Driver takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Driver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Driver throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #T2#
Driver misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
Driver throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Driver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow. #T3#
Driver is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Driver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Driver works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Driver.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Driver.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Driver blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T4#
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire keeps control of Driver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Driver scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driver.
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ed Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Driver avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
Driver swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Driver swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Driver misses
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driver looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driver, as that shot connected.
Driver throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Driver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Driver is wise to it.
A big left from Driver misses.
Driver takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire lands a front kick.
Driver misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driver takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driver there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Driver throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
Driver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T4#
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Driver tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Driver blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
McGuire presses Driver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire 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!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Driver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire slips a straight right by Driver.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Driver's leg. Driver is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Driver misses its target.
McGuire slips a straight right by Driver.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driver on the side of the head.
McGuire circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Driver drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGuire follows Driver to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bryer McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Driver moves out of range easily.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Driver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu 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.
Tszyu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Driver takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Driver finds it's target.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Driver seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Driver works the jab nicely.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
Tszyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driver misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tszyu, right into the meat.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Driver misses.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Driver's body.
Tszyu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tszyu defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Driver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Driver had a free shot at his head there.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries a quick counter leg kick but Driver is wise to it.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu cracks Driver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Driver tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Driver momentarily.
Driver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Driver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driver rather than just go for the knockout.
Driver throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driver throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu with a jab.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
Driver misses the jab.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Driver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Driver throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driver misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Driver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Driver lands with a shot to the body.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Driver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tszyu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Driver.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driver. #T1#
Driver takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a nice head kick!
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.#T2#
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver checks a leg kick nicely.
Driver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driver misses its target.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tszyu looks to move away, Driver throws a big counter combo but Tszyu just gets out of the way.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Driver there.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Driver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driver down.
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Tszyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Driver drops Tszyu with a beautiful combination! Tszyu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Driver is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Driver misses.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Tszyu counters with a body kick.
Driver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ed Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tszyu eats them both and turns towards Driver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Driver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driver.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Tszyu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tszyu looks OK. Driver waves Tszyu back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tszyu's head, knocking him out cold! Driver is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver retains his light heavyweight title!
Ed Driver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Pulse 87 - Kromog vs Driver II
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The Terror Of The Island avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Terror Of The Island displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
Driver lands an overhand right.
Driver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Terror Of The Island defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands with an overhand left.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice hook to Driver's body. Driver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Terror Of The Island stuns Driver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Driver takes one to the chin there.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Terror Of The Island takes a swing at Driver's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The Terror Of The Island pushes Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
Driver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
The Terror Of The Island looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to The Terror Of The Island's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Driver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver throws a body punch but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver throws out a counter right but The Terror Of The Island avoids it with no problem.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Driver.
Driver misses with a body punch
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Terror Of The Island moves away from the strike by Driver.
A telegraphed right hand from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice shot that snaps Driver's head back.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Driver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Driver does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Driver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driver throws a hook to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on The Terror Of The Island's shoulder, as The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Terror Of The Island in his tracks.
The Terror Of The Island misses the jab.
The Terror Of The Island tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island is out of range and Driver settles back down.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on The Terror Of The Island's shoulder, as The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid the shot.
The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Driver has time to react.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver misses with an uppercut
and The Terror Of The Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driver dips to his left and cracks The Terror Of The Island with an uppercut!
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver lands with an uppercut that bounces The Terror Of The Island off the cage and back into range.
Driver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Terror Of The Island staying out of range there.#CL#
The Terror Of The Island pushes Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver prevents a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by The Terror Of The Island. The Terror Of The Island maintains the clinch.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver working aggressively here.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Terror Of The Island slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Driver letting The Terror Of The Island take a breather here.
The Terror Of The Island softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Driver.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
The Terror Of The Island working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Terror Of The Island up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the side of Driver's head but Driver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Terror Of The Island throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driver scores with a jab to the body.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a single shot there.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Driver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on The Terror Of The Island's shoulder, as The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid the shot.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Driver manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy uppercut
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a cross.
A jab from Driver does it's job there.
The Terror Of The Island lands a jab to Driver's midsection.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range. #KD2#
Driver lands a big right hand that sends The Terror Of The Island crashing to the mat! Driver stays standing though and waves The Terror Of The Island back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Terror Of The Island walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
The Terror Of The Island is rocked!#T4#
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Nice defenses there by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild body shot.
Driver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick.
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. The Terror Of The Island should have avoided that one.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a right hand
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver swings widly with a right hand
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island throws an off balance right hand
and Driver counters with a right hand to the body.
The Terror Of The Island has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver lands with a straight right. The Terror Of The Island didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Driver looks to land a combination but The Terror Of The Island avoids it well.
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a stiff right hand.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Driver looks to throw the jab but The Terror Of The Island is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Terror Of The Island throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driver at a distance.
Driver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Terror Of The Island momentarily.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Terror Of The Island walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Terror Of The Island doesn't seem phased though.
Oh The Terror Of The Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Terror Of The Island seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
The Terror Of The Island rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping right.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends The Terror Of The Island toppling to the canvas! The Terror Of The Island scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver throws the left hand but The Terror Of The Island avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch but Driver slips to the side
and Driver scores with a counter punch that sends The Terror Of The Island to the canvas! Driver smells blood - he's punishing The Terror Of The Island with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! The Terror Of The Island has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ed Driver very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFN - 5 - Contender
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch up but Driver keeps it at a distance.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Driver moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Terror Of The Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the side of Driver's head but Driver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver throws a low kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
Driver digs a good hook to The Terror Of The Island's body.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror Of The Island.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Decent striking displayed by The Terror Of The Island there.#T1#
Driver throws a leg kick
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from The Terror Of The Island finds it's target.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Terror Of The Island is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Terror Of The Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Terror Of The Island appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island moves forwards but Driver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Terror Of The Island throws an off balance right hand
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver 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.#CL#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by The Terror Of The Island. The Terror Of The Island maintains the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Terror Of The Island creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like The Terror Of The Island has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The Terror Of The Island keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
The Terror Of The Island moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
The Terror Of The Island lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but The Terror Of The Island avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver digs a right hand into The Terror Of The Island's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Terror Of The Island's gas tank.
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Driver tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
Driver wants to break free but The Terror Of The Island has control.
The Terror Of The Island is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Driver. #BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver with a hook.
Driver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Terror Of The Island checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Terror Of The Island looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The Terror Of The Island throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
No joy there for Driver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a jab.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a right hand. Driver shakes it off.
Driver misses with the combination.
Driver jabs at The Terror Of The Island's body.
The Terror Of The Island is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a right hand that misses
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The Terror Of The Island darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island has Driver pushed against the cage.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a right and a left that The Terror Of The Island avoids nicely.
Driver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island with a nice cross.
Driver misses with a body shot
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
Driver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driver throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Terror Of The Island.#CL#
The Terror Of The Island closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a body shot from Driver.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
Driver misses with a body punch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Terror Of The Island or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
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!
Driver prevents a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
The Terror Of The Island digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island throws a big shot that misses.
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Terror Of The Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Driver stuns The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
Driver thuds a left hand into The Terror Of The Island's body.
The Terror Of The Island tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Terror Of The Island listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Driver scores with a decent looking hook.
Driver throws a poor cross that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver misses with a double jab
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Terror Of The Island scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
Driver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Terror Of The Island blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Driver does no damage.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver throws out a loose jab but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. The Terror Of The Island moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.#CL#
The Terror Of The Island clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that second round.
That's time! The Terror Of The Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Driver blocks a jab.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Terror Of The Island throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a cross.
Driver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver tries to bum rush The Terror Of The Island with a series of wild strikes but The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The Terror Of The Island takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver can't break the clinch.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver tries to circle away but The Terror Of The Island has him pinned against the cage.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island has Driver pushed against the cage.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but The Terror Of The Island avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to break the clinch but The Terror Of The Island is controlling the position.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing The Terror Of The Island back against the cage. #T2#
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island prevents a body shot from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from The Terror Of The Island. #BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver throws a right hand that The Terror Of The Island ducks under and follows up with a left that The Terror Of The Island also avoids with ease.
Driver looks to land a body kick but The Terror Of The Island moved away.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Terror Of The Island with a hook.
Driver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Driver takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driver at a distance.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island stuns Driver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a three punch combo that has The Terror Of The Island backing up. The Terror Of The Island nods at Driver to acknowledge the strikes.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Driver misses with a hook. The Terror Of The Island ducked under it nicely.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island slips under a jab.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and The Terror Of The Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
Driver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Good exchange - The Terror Of The Island coming out on top.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Driver looks to land a combination. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Terror Of The Island.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island clearly takes 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.
#R4#
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Driver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Terror Of The Island lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver works over The Terror Of The Island's head and body with a nice combination.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.#T1#
Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Driver misses with a looping right.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driver.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Terror Of The Island at a distance.
#CL#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by The Terror Of The Island. The Terror Of The Island maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island pressing his opponent against the cage.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Driver up against the cage.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Driver tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Terror Of The Island misses with some punches.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island pushes Driver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Driver digs a right hand underneath The Terror Of The Island's ribcage. The Terror Of The Island let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver presses The Terror Of The Island against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Terror Of The Islands head. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driver. #BC2#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Driver finds it's way through The Terror Of The Island's defenses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a lunging right hand
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Terror Of The Island eats them both and turns towards Driver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Driver feints a jab promting The Terror Of The Island to slip. Driver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Terror Of The Island slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Driver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Driver looks to land a combination but The Terror Of The Island avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island scores with a hook to the body. Driver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a leg kick.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver tries a low kick but The Terror Of The Island avoids it.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Driver seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that fourth round.
That's time! The Terror Of The Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but The Terror Of The Island slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver blocks a jab.
Driver throws a nice looking combination but The Terror Of The Island bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
Driver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island connects with a crisp jab.
Driver takes a swing at The Terror Of The Island's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Terror Of The Island has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Terror Of The Island and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Terror Of The Island backs up against the cage.
Donk. Driver catches The Terror Of The Island right on the button with a cross.
Driver missing with a left hand there. The Terror Of The Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Terror Of The Island appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Driver throws a jab when The Terror Of The Island was well out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Driver manages to avoid it.#T2#
The Terror Of The Island punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Terror Of The Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Driver throws a low kick, looking for The Terror Of The Island's leg but The Terror Of The Island calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to clinch but Driver is avoiding it.
The Terror Of The Island wants to clinch
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Terror Of The Island lands a lovely overhand right.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
The Terror Of The Island dodges the punch combination from Driver.
#T3#
The Terror Of The Island misses the body punch
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook.
Driver avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Driver throws a leg kick that misses.
Driver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driver stalks The Terror Of The Island and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Terror Of The Island's face. The Terror Of The Island staggers backwards, shaken.
Driver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Terror Of The Island tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Terror Of The Island missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver scores with a body shot.
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!
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Driver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Terror Of The Island tries to clinch up but Driver circles away and keeps his distance.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick. #CL#
The Terror Of The Island closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a body shot from Driver.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Driver.
I think Driver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Event:
Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Driver lands an overhand right.
Marx throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marx manages to avoid it.
Driver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Driver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driver lands with a nice combination. Marx backs away looking to recover.
Marx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Driver.
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!
Marx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marx has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Marx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Driver jabs Marx right on the nose. Marx blinks but takes it well.
Driver misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
Driver works the jab nicely.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Marx ducks down to avoid it.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marx misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
Driver has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Driver dips to his left and cracks Marx with an uppercut!
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marx had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
Driver lands with an uppercut that bounces Marx off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Marx is rocked!
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver knocks out Marx with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Driver before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Driver picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ra thumps Driver with a low kick.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Driver checks a leg kick.
Ra looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Ra misses.
Amon Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver slips under a jab from Ra.
Driver throws a right hand that Ra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ra also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ra misses.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Ra throws a low kick but Driver moves out of range easily.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ra.
Ra throws a leg kick
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ra swings widly with a right hand
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Ra lands with an uppercut that bounces Driver off the cage and back into range.
Ra cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra wants to slow Driver down by chopping away at his legs.
Ra moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Ra looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver digs a good hook to Ra's body.
#T2#
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra connects with a body shot that sends Driver's belly button to the back.
Ra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ra misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Ra throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Driver lands a left and a right that send Ra crashing to the mat, dazed. Driver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Amon Ra has been cut.
Ra looks up at the clock. Bad move! Driver lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ra. Driver pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ed Driver waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sclounce gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sclounce tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Driver is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sclounce buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sclounce !! Sclounce is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Driver throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Revolution XC 17
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fo shoots in for a double leg but Driver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Fo shoots in and gets a takedown into Driver's guard.
Fo won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
Fo stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Fo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Driver tries to bench press Fo off him but Fo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Fo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is looking to reverse the position.
Driver is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fo is working to tighten his grip on Driver's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Driver has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fo is really squeezing tight and eventually Driver passes out! Fo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tung Fo!
A very excited looking Tung Fo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Adams lands a jab to Driver's midsection.
A cross from Driver lands.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams blocks a jab.
A big right from Driver misses.
Good shot there by Adams.
Driver misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Adams moves forwards but Driver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
Adams feints the counter takedown.
Adams scores with a body shot.
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!
Driver misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Driver's guard.#T1#
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams stays in close to Driver's body and controls the position.
Driver wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Driver keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
Driver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Driver with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adams prevents Driver from improving his position.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Driver's hands, connecting with Driver's forehead.#T3#
Driver manages to get to full guard.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver looking for a sweep. Not yet Driver, not yet.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Driver is trying to control the position but Adams postures up. #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.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Driver.
Driver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Driver's guard. #REVB#
Adams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Driver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Driver in a clinch.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams is trying to drag Driver to the mat but Driver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Driver lands a right hand.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Driver wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Driver or not.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver prevents a body shot from Adams. #T1#
Driver is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Driver down to the mat. Driver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams cracks Driver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driver jabs at Adams's body.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Driver defends it well.
Adams slips under a jab from Driver.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Ed Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Adams.#CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver misses with some punches.
A short left from Driver.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams stalling the fight.
Adams has Driver pushed against the cage.
Driver looking to slow down the pace here.
Driver lands a body punch.
Adams trying to stall but Driver improves his position.
Nice body punch from Driver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Adams taking a breather.#T3#
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Driver after a bit of a struggle.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams lands a right hand.
Driver pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Driver presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Driver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Driver.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses the body punch
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Driver with a jab.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Adams - just one landing.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Adams wants to clinch.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driver in his tracks.
Adams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adams tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Driver.#T1#
Adams tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams connects with a looping right hand.
Driver missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Driver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.
Adams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Driver some visible discomfort.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
Driver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
Adams blocks the strikes from Driver.
Adams trying to control the position but Driver is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Driver is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Adams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Driver down.
Adams lands a nice forearm strike.
Adams scoring with punches from side control.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Driver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams is working Driver over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adams working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Driver is rocked!
Driver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams landing a few strikes.
Oh Driver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Adams landing a few strikes.
Adams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Adams! That's hurt Driver! Will he recover? Adams fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
James Adams is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Adams very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver misses with a body punch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James. #BC2#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James tries to clinch
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Driver 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.
James wants to clinch.
Driver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Driver misses with a hook.
Driver cracks James with an open hand slap.
James blocks a jab.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Driver circles away.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver lands a jab to James's midsection.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driver throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driver throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Driver.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Driver throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driver misses with a looping left.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James is breathing heavily.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver lands a body shot.
Driver digs a good hook to James's body.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
Driver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Driver gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! James is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ed Driver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Driver misses.
Driver with a nice cross.
Smith is looking to clinch but Driver is avoiding it.
Driver cracks Smith with a good jab.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Driver sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Driver avoids it this time.
Smith defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Driver misses the jab.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driver.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Driver stalling the fight.
Driver wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Daryl Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Driver throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driver lands an overhand right.
A big left from Driver misses.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driver.
Driver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses the jab.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Driver avoids it this time.#T3##KD#
Driver cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him?
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Driver knocks Smith out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Highland Games 220
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
Driver lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Uzziah Judah has been cut.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Driver.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Driver.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Driver sends Judah crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Driver is motioning to the referee to let Judah up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Judah is rocked!
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Driver misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends Judah toppling to the canvas! Judah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?!
A jab lands there for Judah.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Driver! Judah is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford with the counter takedown but Driver avoids it easily.
Ford shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Driver's guard.#SUB2#
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driver's legs.
Driver can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Driver is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move to full mount but Driver actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Driver tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
#SUB2#
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driver is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
Driver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Driver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Driver pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Driver keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Driver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Driver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Driver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. #SUB2#
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driver has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Driver.#T3#
Driver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Driver is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Driver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driver is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to keep Driver in close.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford shoots in but Driver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
Driver cracks Ford with a good jab.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driver.#T1#
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Driver.#CL#
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Driver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Driver with a nice cross.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ford is rocked!#T4#
Driver steps in with a hook that catches Ford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Driver follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A very excited looking Ed Driver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 211
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Driver.
Hojackin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hojackin has time to react.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. Hojackin should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hojackin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
Driver lands with a straight right. Hojackin didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Driver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Hojackin walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Driver jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Hojackin throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Driver cracks Hojackin with a good jab.
Driver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hojackin moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hojackin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Hojackin.
Driver is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hojackin misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hojackin throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hojackin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hojackin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hojackin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
Hojackin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Hojackin is rocked!
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
#KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Hojackin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hojackin looks OK. Driver waves Hojackin back to his feet!
Hojackin is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Hojackin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Driver checks a leg kick.
Hojackin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Driver scores with a jab.
Driver misses with the combination.
#T3#
Hojackin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Hojackin tries to land a front kick but Driver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hojackin throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Hojackin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hojackin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hojackin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Driver - just one landing.
Hojackin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Hojackin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
Hojackin slips a jab from Driver.
Hojackin misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Nice shot lands for Hojackin.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by Hojackin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver thuds a left hand into Hojackin's body.
Hojackin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Driver misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Driver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hojackin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hojackin misses with a two punch combination.
Hojackin misses with a shot to the body
and Driver counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hojackin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Driver has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hojackin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ed Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Driver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hojackin on the side of the head.
Hojackin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hojackin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driver cracks a nice hook into Hojackin's ribs.
Nice jab there from Driver. #KD#
Driver lands a big right hand that sends Hojackin crashing to the mat! Driver stays standing though and waves Hojackin back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hojackin was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Hojackin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.#T1#
Hojackin avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver scores with a jab. Hojackin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Driver lands with a good body shot.
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hojackin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Hojackin slips the punch.
Hojackin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hojackin throws a lazy head kick
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojackin can do to turn this around?
Hojackin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hojackin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hojackin misses the jab.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hojackin.
Driver thuds a left hand into Hojackin's body.#KD#
Driver cracks Hojackin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hojackin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like David Hojackin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver staying out of range there.#T2#
Driver cracks Hojackin with a hook to the temple - Hojackin is on wobbly legs here! Driver swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hojackin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Driver wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed Driver!
After winning the bout, Ed Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bum jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
Bum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Bum does it's job there.
Bum throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Bum works the jab nicely.
Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bum misses with a hook.
Bum needs to keep his hands up - Driver had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Driver.
Bum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver scores with a nice head shot.
Bum lands with an overhand left.
Driver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Bum misses the target.
Bum misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driver! But no joy.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bum circles away quickly and effectively.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
A slow jab from Bum misses its intended target.
Driver throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Bum.
A countering left hand to the body from Driver misses.
Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Bum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bum throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Driver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it.
Bum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver connects with a single shot there.
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Driver misses the jab.#T2#
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bum manages to avoid it.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Bum forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Bum works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Bum wants a takedown but no success here.
Bum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bum avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver.
Driver blocks a body shot from Bum.
Driver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bum tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Bum working aggressively here.
Bum is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bum.
Bum lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Driver blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Driver.
Bum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Bum controls his hands.
Driver blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Bum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bum misses with the head strike.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Bum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Bum throws a head punch that misses.
Bum misses with a punch on the inside.
Bum working aggressively here.
Driver working aggressively here.
I was talking to Bum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Bum has the dominant position.
Bum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bum takes a shot to the head.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bum.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Bum.
Bum misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Bum has the dominant position.
Bum lands a body shot.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Bum avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Bum tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Bum lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bum misses with a straight right.
Bum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beach Bum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bum.
Bum throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
Bum ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Bum missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Driver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Driver does no damage.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bum.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bum or perhaps it was just good defense by Driver, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bum throws a series of strikes that have Driver backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum connects with a single shot there.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Driver slips a jab from Bum.
Bum takes a swing at Driver's ribcage but misses.
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bum.
Bum misses with a wild body shot.
Driver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
Bum lands with an uppercut that bounces Driver off the cage and back into range.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Bum moves away and avoids it.
Driver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Driver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bum.
As Bum backs off Driver throws a huge counter combo but Bum manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum.
Bum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.#T2#
Bum throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Driver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Bum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bum.
Driver lands a jab to Bum's midsection.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bum scores with a sloppy right hand. Driver should have avoided that one.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
Driver cracks Bum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bum throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Bum throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
Driver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Bum moves away from the strike by Driver.
Driver misses with a looping left.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Bum moved out of range.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Driver throws a series of punches but Bum avoids them all with ease.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters with a nice body shot.
Driver misses with a looping left.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driver.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum.#T4#
Driver swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum throws a nice looking combination but Driver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum.
A little jabbing left from Driver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bum misses with a hook.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bum walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Bum has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bum momentarily.
A shot to the body from Bum misses
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bum tries for a takedown but Driver circles away easily#KD2#
and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends Bum toppling to the canvas! Bum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?!#ROC2#
Bum is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Driver slips a straight right by Bum.
Bum misses with a hook.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bum throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends Bum toppling to the canvas! Bum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?!
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bum walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Driver swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver swings widly with a right hand
letting Quinn counter with a right hand.
Driver swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn cracks Driver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quinn under the eye.#CL#
Driver clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Driver.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
A short left from Quinn. #T1#
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Quinn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
Driver digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Driver pushes off an throws an elbow but Quinn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver wants to stall.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Quinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Quinn works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn lands a body punch.
Quinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Quinn.
Quinn tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver wants to break free but Quinn has control.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Driver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quinn can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Driver.
Quinn lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Driver.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Quinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Driver digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mighty Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver misses with the combination.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinn throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.#CL#
Driver moves into range and clinches up with Quinn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Quinn has double underhooks.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Driver lands a right hand.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn blocking some punches.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
Quinn keeps control of Driver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Quinn improves position.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Driver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Driver is rocked!
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Driver trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driver into the cage.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Quinn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn thuds his right hand into Driver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Quinn drives through and clinches with Driver against the cage.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Quinn has double underhooks.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mighty Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quinn jabs at Driver's body.
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Quinn darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
Quinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quinn.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage. #T1#
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Quinn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Quinn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Driver tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands a nice uppercut.
Driver blocking some punches.
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!
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Mighty Quinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quinn is keeping busy.
Driver can't break the clinch.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Driver taking a breather. #T3#
A short left from Quinn.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Driver lands an uppercut.
Driver looking to slow down the pace here.
Driver working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver is trying to stall.
Driver misses with some punches.
#T4#
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Quinn won't allow it.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver is trying to push Quinn away but Quinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Ed Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver taking a breather.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Mighty Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quinn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mighty Quinn!
The Mighty Quinn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver misses with a hook
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Iv throws a lazy body kick
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Driver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driver tries to avoid it but White Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driver to the ground. Driver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Iv manages to avoid it.
White Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driver, as that shot connected.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from White Iv misses the target.
A shot to the body from White Iv misses
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Iv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver lands with a straight right. White Iv didn't see that one coming.#T1#
White Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. White Iv moves away and avoids it.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and White Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver defending well as White Iv loads up on a big left hand.
White Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver moves out of range of the body kick.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Iv scores with a spinning back kick!
Walter White Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Iv connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver slaps away a takedown attempt from White Iv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Iv misses with a head kick.
Driver throws a counter combo.
White Iv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
White Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White Iv slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
White Iv went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Driver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Iv.
White Iv lands a jab to the head.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
White Iv lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver misses with a straight left.
White Iv seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Driver 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.
White Iv takes one on the button.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Driver there.
White Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White Iv had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Driver avoids a kick to the body.
White Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
White Iv throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Iv, as that shot connected.
Driver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Driver blocks a head kick by White Iv.
Driver looks to land a left hand but White Iv moved out of range nicely.
White Iv lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
White Iv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White Iv throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White Iv closes the distance and clinches up with Driver, looking for a takedown. White Iv pushes Driver against the cage but Driver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Driver misses with a looping right.
White Iv fires out a quick counter leg kick but Driver just manages to avoid it.
White Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Driver gets double underhooks and turns White Iv into the cage.
White Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White Iv tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver throws a counter combo.
Driver has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Driver tests White Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from White Iv lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
White Iv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Driver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White Iv.
Walter White Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White Iv throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White Iv connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
White Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Driver to the mat! Driver manages to get full guard.
White Iv throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Driver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but White Iv is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
White Iv tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
White Iv prevents Driver from getting back to his feet.
White Iv won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
White Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
White Iv is looking to advance position but Driver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Driver looking to control but White Iv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Iv tries to hold on but Driver pushes him away.
White Iv sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
White Iv regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Driver is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but White Iv has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driver is looking to defend but White Iv has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driver! White Iv pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driver taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter White Iv!
Walter White Iv decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Island World 5-Finale
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Driver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Driver's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Driver misses with a double jab.
Driver tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
Gustav connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Gustav forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustav.
Gustav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver pushes Gustav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver digs a right hand into Gustav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustav's gas tank.
Gustav lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Gustav misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver slows down the pace here.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Gustav misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver. #T1#
Gustav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustav throws a head punch that misses.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustav backwards.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
A head punch on the inside from Gustav fails to land.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Gustav tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Driver tries to stall but Gustav uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Gustav.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Gustav throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Driver cracks Gustav with a nice body shot.
Driver tries to circle away but Gustav has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustav misses with the head strike.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Driver misses with a knee to the head.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Gustav is rocked!
Driver unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gustav! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Driver is unloading with more strikes now! Gustav drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Driver thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Carl Gustav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Driver connects with a single shot there.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Driver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Driver misses.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Driver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
Driver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Driver tries to clinch up.
Driver throws a nice looking combination but Judah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driver misses with a hook
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Judah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver moves to clinch but Judah breaks away
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah scores with a sloppy right hand. Driver should have avoided that one.
Driver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab.
Driver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judah with a body shot.#CL2#
Driver rushes Judah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Judah.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah presses Driver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver looks winded!
Driver misses with the head strike.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A right hand to the body from Judah.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Judah improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Judah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Driver's brow.
Driver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Judah.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah blocks a body shot from Driver.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Driver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Judah.
A short right from Judah.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Judah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Judah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but Judah gets an underhook and turns Driver into the cage.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Driver misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Judah lands a shoulder strike.
Driver is trying to stall.
Judah blocks a body shot from Driver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah lands a right hand.
Judah digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Judah lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzziah Judah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah is looking to wear down Driver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Driver misses with a body punch
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Driver is rocked!
Judah defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
Driver wants to clinch#KD#
and Judah counters with a crisp right hand that drops Driver! Judah lets Driver back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Driver out cold! What a finish! Judah is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzziah Judah!
Our winner, Uzziah Judah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HI 64- Resurrection
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Driver. That snapped Ford's head back.
Driver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Driver misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
Ford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Driver slowing the pace effectively.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Ford tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
Driver digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Ford tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Driver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Driver pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Driver is blocking nicely.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Driver pushes Ford against the cage. Driver is working some dirty boxing. Driver pushes off with a quick right hook! Ford goes down! Ford tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Driver moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Driver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Driver coming out on top.
A lazy left from Driver finds it's target.
Jones dives in and grabs Driver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Driver pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Driver slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
Driver scores with a shot to the body.
Driver stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
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!#KD2#
Driver drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Driver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Driver cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Driver follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Driver keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
From Heaven feints a counter leg kick.
From Heaven tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
From Heaven has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by From Heaven.
Driver blocks a jab.
From Heaven cracks Driver with a right hand to the side of the head.
From Heaven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
From Heaven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
From Heaven missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Driver tests From Heaven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
From Heaven lands a glancing blow to the side of Driver's head.
Driver blocks a jab.#T1#
From Heaven throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The From Heaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Heaven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Driver lands a jab to From Heaven's midsection.
Driver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
From Heaven loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
From Heaven lands with a straight right. Driver didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws a leg kick which misses Driver's front leg but catches the back leg as Driver tries to avoid it.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Heaven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
From Heaven misses with a low kick as Driver jumps back.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
From Heaven tried to score with a low kick but Driver checks it.
From Heaven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from From Heaven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver wants to clinch.#T2#
Driver doesn't manage to clinch there - From Heaven circles away.
From Heaven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Driver lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
From Heaven throws a front kick that sends Driver stumbling back into the cage.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
From Heaven looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
From Heaven keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver throws the left hand but From Heaven avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on From Heaven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
From Heaven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
From Heaven slips under a jab from Driver.
Driver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as From Heaven throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down. #T3#
Driver misses with a wild combination.
From Heaven throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Driver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. From Heaven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck From Heaven on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. From Heaven doesn't seem phased though.
Driver throws a body punch but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
From Heaven throws an off balance right hand
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
From Heaven cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
From Heaven lands with a thumping leg kick.
From Heaven misses with an uppercut.
Driver cracks From Heaven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Driver clinches.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but From Heaven is keeping busy.
From Heaven tries to break the clinch but Driver is controlling the position. #T4##BC2#
From Heaven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
From Heaven throws a leg kick #CL#
and Driver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Driver.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver is leaning against From Heaven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but From Heaven gets an underhook and turns Driver into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
From Heaven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
From Heaven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
From Heaven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Driver moves away from the strike by From Heaven.
Driver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. From Heaven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven scores with a leg kick.
The From Heaven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
From Heaven dodges the punch combination from Driver.
From Heaven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver tries to clinch up but From Heaven circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a three punch combo that has From Heaven backing up. From Heaven nods at Driver to acknowledge the strikes.
Driver tries to move into range but From Heaven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driver moves out of range of the leg kick from From Heaven.
Driver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but From Heaven manages to circle out of the way.
From Heaven avoids the body shot from Driver.
From Heaven lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
From Heaven ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver moves out of range of the leg kick from From Heaven.
From Heaven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Driver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
From Heaven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Driver 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Driver closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
From Heaven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
From Heaven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Driver throws a hook to the side of From Heaven's head but From Heaven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
From Heaven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Driver.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from From Heaven.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
From Heaven slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
From Heaven scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver scores with a jab.
Driver wants to clinch
and From Heaven counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Good shot there by Driver.
From Heaven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
From Heaven throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Driver. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Driver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
From Heaven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
From Heaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
From Heaven takes one on the button.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as From Heaven backs up against the cage.
From Heaven throws out a powerful jab.
Driver doesn't manage to clinch there - From Heaven circles away.
Good shot there by Driver.
Driver misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jab, jab by From Heaven - just one landing.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
From Heaven jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. From Heaven does a little dance to reset his feet.
From Heaven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down.
From Heaven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Driver blocks a leg kick.
From Heaven misses with a straight left.
Driver takes a swing at From Heaven's ribcage but misses.
From Heaven tries a quick counter leg kick but Driver is wise to it.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven is having none of it.
From Heaven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
From Heaven avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
From Heaven misses with a straight right.
Driver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A punch combination from From Heaven misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but From Heaven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
From Heaven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver is looking to clinch but From Heaven is avoiding it.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from From Heaven.
Driver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
From Heaven throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Driver misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver tries to clinch there but From Heaven circles away.
Good leg kick by From Heaven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver stuns From Heaven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The From Heaven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Driver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before From Heaven can pounce on him.
Driver is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from From Heaven.
A big left from From Heaven misses.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from From Heaven misses.
Driver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
From Heaven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
From Heaven misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lunges at From Heaven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by From Heaven's hand.
Donk. From Heaven catches Driver right on the button with a cross.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
From Heaven lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Driver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by From Heaven.
Driver throws a hook but From Heaven blocks it.
From Heaven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
From Heaven misses with a looping left.
A combination from Driver does no damage.
From Heaven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
From Heaven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver cracks From Heaven with an open hand slap.
From Heaven connects with a leg kick. Driver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Driver's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. From Heaven does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Driver has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
From Heaven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
From Heaven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from From Heaven.
Driver scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
From Heaven throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
From Heaven throws a big shot that misses.
From Heaven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver missing with a left hand there. From Heaven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
From Heaven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
From Heaven scores with a nice head shot.
From Heaven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
From Heaven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver misses with a body shot.
From Heaven misses with a low kick.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven throws a sloppy body shot
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
From Heaven moves out of range as Driver strikes.
From Heaven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
From Heaven is rocked!
Driver looks to throw the jab but From Heaven is out of range.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
From Heaven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
From Heaven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Driver moves in looking to clinch but From Heaven pushes him off.
From Heaven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven misses with a left hand
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver stuns From Heaven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Driver as he checks the leg kick.
From Heaven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
From Heaven tried to score with a low kick but Driver checks it.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but From Heaven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven moves out of range.
Driver lands with a nice combination. From Heaven backs away looking to recover.
From Heaven is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
From Heaven gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Driver gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! From Heaven is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Driver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HI40: WedFight VI
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Driver has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Dux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver stalls. #BC#
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Driver swinging wildly here.
Dux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.#CL#
Dux takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver blocks a body shot from Dux. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Dux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux working hard to break the clinch.
Driver tries to circle away but Dux has him pinned against the cage.
Dux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Driver blocks a body shot from Dux.
Dux misses with some punches.
Driver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dux misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dux on the inside.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Dux misses with some punches.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver managing to block the knees to the body from Dux.
Dux misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver lands a right hook to the body.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Driver.
Dux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Driver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Driver throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##CL#
Dux clinches.
Driver lands with a short shot to the head.
Driver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Driver's brow.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver avoids a wild elbow strike from Dux.
Driver lands a body shot.
Driver stalls.
Driver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux missing with knees to the body.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Driver swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Driver.
Dux slips a straight right by Driver.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
As Driver looks to move away, Dux throws a big counter combo but Driver just gets out of the way.
Dux defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand.
Dux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driver throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dux is looking to chop away at Driver's legs.
Driver lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driver swinging wildly here.
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driver finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
Driver lands with an uppercut that bounces Dux off the cage and back into range.
Dux lands with a nice body kick.
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driver finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux tries to land a front kick but Driver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux staying out of range there.#T1#
Driver dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux connects with a crisp jab.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Dux tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver avoids the head kick by Dux.
#T2#
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Dux is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Driver.
#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Driver darts in and clinches Dux up against the cage.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Driver avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
Ed Driver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dux misses with a knee to the head.
Driver presses Dux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Driver has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Driver blocking some punches.
#BC#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
A little feinted left hand from Dux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ed Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Dux gets tackled into the cage by Driver. Driver maintains the clinch.
Driver'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.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux stalling in the clinch but Driver improves position.
Dux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver keeps control of Dux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Driver lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Driver creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dux's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dux drops to his knees and Driver pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
After the big win, Ed Driver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
WedFight III
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Driver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanderlay's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Art Vanderlay has been cut.
Vanderlay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Vanderlay moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanderlay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vanderlay blocks a jab.
Vanderlay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Driver manages to circle out of the way.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Vanderlay's shoulder, as Vanderlay tries to avoid the shot.
Driver lands a really nice looking cross but Vanderlay seems unphased.
Vanderlay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.
Driver lands a jab to the head.
Driver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Driver scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Vanderlay is rocked!
Driver takes a swing at Vanderlay's ribcage but misses.
Vanderlay feinted with a counter takedown.
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver connects with a body shot that sends Vanderlay's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target. #TD#
Vanderlay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vanderlay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Driver's head.#T1##SUB#
Vanderlay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vanderlay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vanderlay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vanderlay pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Vanderlay seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura here.
Driver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Vanderlay wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vanderlay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Driver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vanderlay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vanderlay thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
Driver is trying to stand.
Vanderlay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vanderlay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanderlay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driver's head. #SUB#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driver defends it well.
Driver is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vanderlay prevents Driver from standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Vanderlay wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Driver has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vanderlay is on him like a limpet, forcing Driver back against the cage.
Driver lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a series of punches but Vanderlay moves out of range.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Vanderlay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanderlay avoids the body shot from Driver.
Vanderlay feinted with a counter takedown.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanderlay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driver swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanderlay was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanderlay.
Vanderlay attempts a counter takedown but Driver avoids it well and moves away.
Driver throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vanderlay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Driver's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderlay looking to pass the guard.
Vanderlay passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vanderlay.
Driver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vanderlay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Driver's head.
Vanderlay tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
Vanderlay won't allow Driver to get back to his feet.
Vanderlay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Art Vanderlay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Vanderlay attempts a counter takedown but Driver avoids it well and moves away.
Vanderlay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Driver looks to land a left hand but Vanderlay moved out of range nicely.
Vanderlay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanderlay moves away from the strike by Driver. #TD#
Vanderlay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Vanderlay wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vanderlay is trying to work for a kimura but Driver is defending well.
#SUB#
Vanderlay is trying to work for a kimura but Driver is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Vanderlay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driver is just riding it out for now. Vanderlay eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vanderlay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Driver is looking to escape.#SUB#
Vanderlay seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vanderlay seems to be working for a kimura but Driver defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driver defends it well. #SUB#
Vanderlay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Driver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vanderlay. #SUB#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driver defends it well. #SUB#
Vanderlay is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Driver is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vanderlay!
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