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Event:
HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Elder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Appolo Elder has been cut.#TD2#
Elder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rahim is trying to defend but Elder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Elder trying to control the pace.
Rahim is looking to control Elder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahim avoid being mounted?
Elder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rahim wants to improve his position but Elder is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim trying to hold on to Elder's head to control him but Elder postures up.
Elder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
BOOM! Elder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rahim working to try and regain half guard.
Elder with shots to the head and body - Rahim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahim wants to control but Elder is having none of it.
Elder content just to control the position here.
Elder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Elder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Elder controlling from mount.
Rahim is in a horrible position here. Elder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Elder with shots to the head and body - Rahim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elder controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Elder controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim can't escape the position.
#T3#
Elder controlling the position easily from mount.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rahim tries to hold on but Elder postures up.
Elder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elder controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
Rahim wants to control but Elder is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Elder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elder controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elder prevents Rahim from getting the reversal.
Rahim tries to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder controlling from mount.
Elder with shots to the head and body - Rahim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Elder 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.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Elder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Appolo Elder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Appolo Elder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rahim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elder tries to clinch but Rahim is having none of it.
Elder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Rahim has been cut.#TD2#
Elder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rahim is trying to defend but Elder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Elder moves into full mount! Rahim won't be happy about that!
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elder working the ground and pound effectively.
Elder controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rahim wants to control but Elder is having none of it.#T1#
Elder controlling from the full mount.
Rahim holds of for dear life.
Elder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.#T2#
Elder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Appolo Elder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elder with good strikes from the mount here!
Elder controlling his opponent.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Elder isn't that keen on the idea.
Elder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim tries to hold on but Elder postures up.
Elder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Elder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Elder is continuing to stall.
Elder avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Elder looking to finish Rahim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rahim!
Rahim tries to hold on but Elder postures up.
Elder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rahim wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Elder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Appolo Elder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rahim is looking to slow Elder down with leg kicks.
Rahim scores with the left hand. Elder knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahim's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elder tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahim is looking for a counter combo.
Elder throws a leg kick which misses Rahim's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahim tries to avoid it.
Elder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahim.
Rahim avoids the head kick by Elder.
Rahim tried to counter with a leg kick but Elder avoided it.
Rahim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Rahim cracks Elder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Elder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rahim finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahim lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Elder falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rahim dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Rahim!
A victorious Ali Rahim 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:
HFC 276 Prime vs DeLuise
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elder enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Elder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#T1#
Elder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elder darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Elder kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson feints and as Elder raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Elder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elder on his heels. He'll look to pass Elder's guard now, I'm sure.
Elder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Elder from standing up.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Elder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Elder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Elder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Appolo Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Elder's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Elder has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Elder prevents Jackson from improving position.
Elder struggling a bit here.
Elder is trying to improve his position.#T1##SU2#
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Elder against the cage.
Elder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Elder.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elder wants to clinch#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Elder prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Elder taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Elder is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!#T2#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Elder is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.#T3#
Elder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elder wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson 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#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
As Jackson looks to move away, Elder throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Elder shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Elder is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elder won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Elder is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up. #TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Jackson is looking to advance position but Elder won't allow it.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elder tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Elder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Isaac Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Elder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson 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.
Isaac Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Elder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Appolo Elder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson 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.
Elder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Elder's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jackson!
Isaac Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Popeye Nutritional Supplement 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Elder slips under a jab from Steinarsson.
Steinarsson throws the left hand but Elder avoids the punch easily.
Elder throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Elder.
Elder tries to work over Steinarsson's front leg with a kick but Steinarsson checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steinarsson misses the target.
Elder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steinarsson checks it well.
Steinarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Elder batters Steinarsson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Steinarsson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Elder lands a final crushing right hand to drop Steinarsson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Elder is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Appolo Elder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Elder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doo throws out the jab.
Doo misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elder scores with a three punch combo!
Doo looks to score with a jab to the body but Elder is just out of range.
Elder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elder throws a head kick but Doo moves out of range.
Doo works Elder's body with a nice hook.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Elder moves out of range of the strikes.
Elder slips under a jab.
Doo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doo cracks a nice hook into Elder's ribs.
Doo missing with a left hand there. Elder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elder manages to avoid it.
Doo throws a jab when Elder was well out of range.
As Doo tries to get set, Elder tries to push him back and clinch up but Doo manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elder sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Doo digs a good hook to Elder's body.
Doo Doo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doo.
Doo tests Elder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doo misses with a hook.
Doo swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Elder.
Doo stuns Elder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elder.
Doo throws a combination. Elder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Appolo Elder has been cut.
Doo scores with a jab to the head.
Elder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doo. Elder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doo throws a right hand that Elder ducks under and follows up with a left that Elder also avoids with ease.
Elder moves out of range of the strikes.
Doo takes a swing at Elder's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Doo scores with a jab to the head.
Doo throws a body punch but Elder moves out of range.
Doo throws a lazy right hand but Elder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Elder is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Doo knocks Elder out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Doo Doo!
A less than humble Doo Doo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Elder lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Elder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elder. Elder obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elder on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Lesnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Elder to the ground. Lesnar is now in Elder's guard.#SUB#
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Elder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elder manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Elder's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar pushes down on Elder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elder tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Elder won't be happy about that!
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount.
Lesnar looking to finish Elder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elder!
Elder tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Elder is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Elder has left one of his arms exposed and Lesnar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Elder screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
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