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Event:
AFC 22
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus lands a nice shot to the body.
Hercules looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A shot to the liver by Spartacus. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Spartacus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hercules doesn't seem phased though.
Hercules takes one to the side of the head.
Spartacus throws a nice looking combination but Hercules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hercules fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spartacus just manages to avoid it.
Spartacus tests Hercules's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartacus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hercules takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Hercules dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
Hercules finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Spartacus's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hercules falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thracian Spartacus!
An out of breath Thracian Spartacus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hercules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Hercules looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spartacus throws a shot from downtown. Hercules moves away and avoids it.
Spartacus misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hercules. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Nice shot lands for Hercules.
Spartacus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hercules counters with a three punch combo that has Spartacus backing up. Spartacus nods at Hercules to acknowledge the strikes.
Spartacus throws a combination. Hercules tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartacus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Spartacus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartacus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules throws a leg kick
and Spartacus counters with a series of strikes. Hercules will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spartacus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hercules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartacus lands a right hook to the body.
Spartacus jabs Hercules to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spartacus works Hercules's body with a nice hook.
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus connects with a body shot that sends Hercules's belly button to the back.
Spartacus throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Hercules is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartacus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hercules is still on wobbly legs! Can Spartacus finish him?#T1#
Spartacus grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hercules takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Spartacus cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thracian Spartacus!
After winning the bout, Thracian Spartacus 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:
AFC8
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Mar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hercules looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Hercules tries to keep at a distance but Mar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mar scores with a shot to the side of Hercules's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hercules.
A right hand to the body from Mar.
Hercules working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hercules backwards.
Mar's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mar scores with a shot to the side of Hercules's head.
Mar lands an uppercut.
Mar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Hercules is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Hercules is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mar.
Mar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hercules.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hercules.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mar throws a head punch that misses.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar presses Hercules against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hercules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mar is leaning against Hercules and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mar.
Mar misses with the head strike.
Mar misses with a punch on the inside.
Hercules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mar misses with the head strike.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hercules 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.#T1#
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar misses with the head strike.
Hercules blocking some punches.
Hercules blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mar.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mar working aggressively here.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hercules.
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules blocks an uppercut.
Mar has a couple of punches blocked by Hercules.
Hercules blocks an uppercut.
Hercules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hercules.
Mar misses with some punches.
Mar misses with some punches.
Mar misses with some punches.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hercules.
Mar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mar working aggressively here.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mar throws a head punch that misses.
Mar working aggressively here.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules seems to have got his legs back now.
Mar cracks Hercules with a nice body shot.
Mar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hercules to his knees! Mar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Kyu Mar!
Nam Kyu Mar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hercules looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Hercules.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Hercules.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Hercules moved out of range nicely.
Tucker sets himself, and Hercules steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tucker rushes Hercules and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Hercules's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Tucker.
#BC#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hercules.
An inside leg kick from Hercules misses.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hercules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hercules is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Tucker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tucker controlling the position. #SU#
Tucker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Augustus Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker darts in looking for a takedown but Hercules gets double underhooks and turns Tucker into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tucker clinches.
Hercules gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tucker.
#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Hercules shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Hercules has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Augustus Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hercules pinned against the cage. Hercules gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hercules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hercules swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Hercules throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hercules avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules unleashes a big counter combination but Tucker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hercules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hercules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hercules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Hercules. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick but Hercules moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hercules throws out a powerful jab.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hercules circles away.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hercules fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Hercules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hercules clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Augustus Hercules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hercules scores with a nice strike.
Hercules keeps the fight on the outside.
Hercules keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hercules tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tucker is able to avoid easily.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##CL#
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hercules, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Hercules manages to get underhooks.
Tucker has Hercules pressed against the cage, preventing Hercules from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Tucker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hercules is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Hercules throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the position.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hercules.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Tucker kicks Hercules off and gets to his feet.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Hercules takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.#T4#
Hercules lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hercules moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tucker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hercules throws a chopping leg kick but Tucker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hercules pinned against the cage. Hercules gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augustus Hercules will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hercules lands a jab to the head.
Hercules blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Hercules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Hercules shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Hercules scores with a four punch combination!
Hercules gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules stops a takedown attempt from Tucker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Hercules wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hercules's elbow.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Hercules wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hercules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hercules blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker is working Hercules over against the cage.
Tucker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hercules shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Hercules counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
Hercules tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hercules takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cosmo Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Tucker decides to pull guard. #ES#
Tucker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hercules shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Hercules manages to avoid it.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hercules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hercules sprawls well. Hercules wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Tucker clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Tucker!
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Event:
AFC1
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hercules tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hercules lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hercules 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.
Hercules jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor feints and then cracks Hercules's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hercules down.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor takes one to the side of the head.
Hercules connects with a single shot there.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hercules sprawls well. Hercules wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hercules.
Hercules is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hercules lands with a nice body punch.
Hercules avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Hercules attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Hercules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Hercules feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hercules moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Hercules was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick from Hercules.
Hercules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.#T2#
Hercules lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hercules manages to avoid it.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Hercules counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
Hercules tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
Augustus Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Hercules lands a head shot.
Hercules misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
McGregor tries to clinch
and Hercules counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hercules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hercules sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hercules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Hercules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGregor prevents Hercules from breaking the clinch.
Hercules is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hercules has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
McGregor gets control of Hercules's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4##ES2#
McGregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hercules wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hercules tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Hercules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hercules looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hercules tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Hercules's leg but Hercules calmly moves out of range.
Hercules cracks a nice hook into McGregor's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor tries to clinch but Hercules is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor 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#
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hercules circles away.
McGregor works Hercules's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Hercules's leg but Hercules calmly moves out of range.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Hercules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hercules throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
Augustus Hercules 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.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hercules.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor closes the distance but Hercules moves to the side
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McGregor tries to clinch but Hercules moves out of range.
Hercules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hercules appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hercules swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hercules. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hercules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hercules tried to counter with a leg kick but McGregor avoided it.
Hercules throws a one two combo.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus Hercules is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hercules circles away.
#CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Hercules in a clinch.
McGregor wants to stall.
#T2##BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hercules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hercules backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Hercules manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hercules wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Hercules has him pressed against the cage.
Hercules prevents the takedown attempt.
Hercules tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
McGregor wants to stall.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.#T3#
Hercules wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Hercules improves position. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Hercules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hercules scores with a one two! McGregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hercules.
McGregor throws a right hand that Hercules ducks under and follows up with a left that Hercules also avoids with ease.
Hercules throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Some bone on bone action there as Hercules checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hercules seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hercules avoids it.#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard.
McGregor wants to stand but Hercules is controlling the position.
McGregor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hercules moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Hercules throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Hercules catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hercules scores with a nice right hand.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches up with Hercules and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hercules is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Hercules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor rushes Hercules and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hercules is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hercules controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hercules postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hercules working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hercules manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
McGregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Hercules lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hercules.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hercules swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hercules!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Hercules misses.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hercules with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hercules tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hercules walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hercules lands a jab to the head.
Hercules throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hercules throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Hercules keeps it at a distance.
Hercules just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
Hercules is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hercules throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Hercules throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Hercules is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor throws a counter combo.#T4#
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor misses with a low kick.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Hercules wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hercules prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Hercules wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Augustus Hercules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hercules won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hercules shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hercules was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valencia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hercules sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valencia is trying to stand back up but Hercules is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hercules missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valencia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valencia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Hercules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valencia stopping the sweep attempt from Hercules.
Valencia is looking to stand up but Hercules won't let him. #SUB#
Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #SUB#
Valencia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valencia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hercules is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hercules trying to keep a closed guard but Valencia is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Valencia with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Valencia misses with a takedown attempt - Hercules sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hercules is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hercules shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valencia eats them both and turns towards Hercules to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Hercules misses.
It looked like Valencia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Hercules scores with a takedown into Valencia's guard.#ES#
Valencia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hercules fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valencia sprawls well initially but Hercules persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Valencia kicks Hercules off and gets back to his feet.
Hercules looks winded!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hercules closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valencia to the mat! Valencia manages to get full guard.
Hercules really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valencia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Valencia looking for a guillotine here but Hercules defends easily.
Valencia trying to control the position here.
Valencia has a closed guard, preventing Hercules from standing up.
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 Wade Valencia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valencia enables Hercules to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valencia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valencia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hercules wants to control from the top but Valencia keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valencia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Valencia wants to stand but Hercules is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hercules can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Valencia gets to his feet. Hercules looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Valencia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hercules is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valencia fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Hercules counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hercules.
Hercules manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Hercules ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hercules no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hercules is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard.
Valencia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valencia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hercules has a closed guard, preventing Valencia from standing up. #SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Valencia drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Valencia off! Valencia jumps back into Hercules's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hercules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Hercules drives through with a takedown into Valencia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valencia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Valencia working for a triangle but Hercules defends it easily.
Hercules must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hercules wants to stand and escape but instead Valencia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SU#
Valencia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valencia shoots in looking for a takedown. Hercules tries to sprawl out of it but Valencia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hercules manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hercules scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augustus Hercules will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Valencia or perhaps it was just good defense by Hercules, which made it look bad.
Valencia shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Hercules scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Valencia sneaks out the side door and pushes Hercules away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hercules drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valencia is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valencia striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Valencia is trying to keep Hercules in close.
Valencia is really struggling to control Hercules but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valencia has Hercules pulled in close to control his posture.
Valencia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Valencia is working an open guard so Hercules takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Valencia misses. #TD2#
Hercules manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valencia on his heels. He'll look to pass Valencia's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Valencia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hercules has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Valencia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hercules dives in and scores a takedown into Valencia's guard.#ES#
Valencia has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hercules is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valencia is stalling here.
Valencia wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Valencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hercules throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Valencia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valencia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hercules working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valencia.
Valencia is looking to stand up but Hercules won't let him.
Valencia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hercules is looking for a triangle here but Valencia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Valencia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valencia enables Hercules to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valencia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valencia keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valencia holds on and takes a little breather.
Hercules looking to sit in guard and control but Valencia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Valencia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valencia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Valencia!
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