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Event:
BKF THE AFTERMATH
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wiggins feints and as Palms raises his hands in defense, Wiggins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Wiggins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Palms to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wiggins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Palms pulls down on the head and he's put Wiggins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Heron Palms!
Heron Palms gave a mention to Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AFC 15
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Staff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palms.#CL2#
Staff rushes Palms and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Staff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Staff closes the distance and clinches.
Palms is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Staff to keep the fight standing.
Staff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palms's elbow.
Staff misses with some punches.
Staff misses with a knee to the head.
Staff gets through Palms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Palms pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Palms is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Staff frees his head nicely. Oh but Palms has switched to an armbar! Staff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Heron Palms!
Heron Palms 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:
AFC 11
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Palms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamanaka pinned against the cage. Yamanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palms wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Palms shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamanaka sprawls well. Yamanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palms gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Palms shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamanaka is trying to defend but Palms finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamanaka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Yamanaka is trying to stand back up but Palms is controlling him
Palms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palms punishing his opponent with strikes.
Palms controlling the pace for now.
Yamanaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Palms is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yamanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yamanaka is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Palms working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamanaka is bucking up trying to escape but Palms cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Palms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Palms working for a submission but Yamanaka is keeping him at bay.
Palms is landing with some decent strikes but Yamanaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palms looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palms looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamanaka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Palms looking to finish Yamanaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yamanaka!#SUB#
Palms working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Yamanaka turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Palms off and cradles Yamanaka's limp body as Palms celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Heron Palms!
A relieved looking Heron Palms thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AFC6
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Erickson has knocked Palms down with a huge combo! Erickson steps away and waves a wobbly Palms back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Palms is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Heron Palms has been cut.
BAM! Erickson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Palms like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Gregory Erickson!
An intense looking Gregory Erickson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
AFC2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Webb lands a leg kick that knocks Palms off balance momentarily.
Webb looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Palms drives through with a takedown into Webb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Palms engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palms'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.
Palms seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Webb for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb 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.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Palms is having none of it.
Palms pushes down on Webb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Palms content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palms frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palms takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palms is landing with some decent strikes but Webb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb is trying to stand up.
Palms controlling the pace for now.
Palms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Webb's face.
#T2#
Palms tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palms lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Palms tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palms continues to stall.
Palms looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Webb's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Palms controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Palms.#T3#
Webb is trying to escape the mount.
Palms takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Palms.#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Webb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palms counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a nice looking combination but Palms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palms feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Webbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Webb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palms. Palms obviously looking to wear him down.
Palms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Webb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webb throws a head kick but Palms moves out of range.
Palms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Palms looking to score a takedown here. Webb is defending well but Palms drives through and ends up in Webb's guard.
Palms passes Webb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Webb is breathing heavily.#T1#
Palms works his way into side control.
Palms controlling the position from side mount.
Palms looks up at the clock and then as Webb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palms smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Palms is putting a hurting on Webb here, landing some big shots from side control.
Palms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Further stalling from Palms.#T2#
Webb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Palms is staying tight to Webb's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Webb felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Webb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palms wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Webb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Palms is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB#
Palms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Palms is staying tight to Webb's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Palms continues to hold on tight.
Webb pushes Palms away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palms gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Webb is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palms creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palms controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Webb misses with the combination.
Palms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Webb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palms can pounce on him.
Palms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Palms scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Webb missing with a left hand there. Palms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palms scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Palms misses.
Webb cracks Palms with an open hand slap.
Palms connects with a body shot.#TD#
Webb gets caught flat footed, as Palms shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Webb is looking to stand back up but Palms counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Webb. #T1##REVB#
Heron Palms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palms is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Webb!
Palms looking to control and managing it successfully.
Palms lands a couple of good shots and Webb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Palms controlling from the back.
Heron Palms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but Palms has full control of the position and if anything, Webb has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Webb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Palms is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Webb with him. Webb is trying to defend but Palms has an arm under the chin now! Webb grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heron Palms!
Heron Palms made sure to mention his sponsor, I-Fight Demonic in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 4
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Styles wants to slow Palms down by chopping away at his legs.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles lands with a good body shot.
Palms throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
Palms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Styles. Those never looked like landing.
Styles scores with a body shot.
Palms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Styles misses with the combination.
Styles wants to clinch.
Palms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Styles falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Palms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Styles! #T1#
Palms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working. #SUB#
Palms is trying to get an arm triangle but Styles is defending well.
Styles is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Styles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Styles is letting Palms control him for a moment.
Palms passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Styles!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Palms takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palms'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.
Palms trying to control but Styles is having none of it.
Palms tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Styles is squirming around, avoiding Palms's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Palms working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Styles looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Palms! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heron Palms!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 3
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Palms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Palms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palms shoots in but no luck this time.
Palms misses with a few strikes there.
Palms looks to score with a jab to the body but Howell is just out of range.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Palms moves out of range easily.
Palms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Howell defends it well.
Howell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palms misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Palms - just one landing.
Palms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howell's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Palms darts in and clinches Howell up against the cage.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palms.
Palms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palms dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Palms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Palms jumps guard and drags Howell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Palms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Palms is tightening it up a little... Howell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Howell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Howell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Palms!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Heron Palms!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 2
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Palms defending well as Morehead loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palms.
Palms looks to score with a jab to the body but Morehead is just out of range.
Palms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palms tries to clinch there but Morehead circles away.
Palms is looking to score with low kicks.
Morehead misses with a lunging right hand
and Morehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palms throws a big shot that misses.
Morehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Palms.
Morehead throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palms thuds a left hand into Morehead's body.
Morehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Morehead misses the shot to the body.
Palms looks for a takedown but Morehead sprawls well.#T1#
Morehead scores with a leg kick.
Morehead tries to bum rush Palms with a series of wild strikes but Palms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morehead tries to clinch there but Palms circles away.
Palms tries to clinch up but Morehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Morehead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morehead.
Morehead scores with a punch to the head.
Morehead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palms blocks a head kick by Morehead.
Morehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morehead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morehead scrambles back to his feet.
Palms misses with a two punch combination.
Morehead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morehead avoids the body shot from Palms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Palms tries to keep at a distance but Morehead has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Morehead jumps into guard, dragging Palms to the mat.
#T2#
Palms trying to control the position from guard on top but Morehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palms engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morehead keeping full guard, as Palms tries to pass.
Morehead pulls Palms in to control the position.
Palms sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Palms.
Morehead looks to land a left hand but Palms moved out of range nicely.
Palms tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palms tries to clinch but Morehead moves out of range.
Morehead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palms throws out a leg kick but Morehead moves out of range and Palms only half commits.
Morehead moves away from the strike by Palms.
Morehead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Morehead digs a good hook to Palms's body.
A head kick misses from Palms.
Morehead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palms as he jumps to the side.
Palms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Morehead tries to counter it with a takedown but Palms pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Morehead scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morehead is looking to take a break and control but Palms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palms manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palms keeps working. #SUB2#
Morehead 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Palms takes a swing at Morehead's ribcage but misses.
Morehead throws a hook to the side of Palms's head but Palms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Craven Morehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morehead is looking to clinch.
Morehead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palms swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Morehead forces Palms back against the cage and clinches.
Palms controlling the action here for a moment.
Morehead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palms walks away with a smile on his face. Morehead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead throws a series of punches but Palms avoids them all with ease.
Palms appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palms. #CL2#
Morehead instigates a clinch. #T1#
Morehead fails to pull guard.
Heron Palms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Morehead.#BC#
Palms breaks from the clinch.
Palms throws a one two combo.
Morehead misses with a body shot.
Palms digs a good hook to Morehead's body.
Nice jab there from Palms.
Morehead looks to land a left hand but Palms moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Palms darts in and clinches Morehead up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palms stalling the fight.
Morehead is trying to pull guard but Palms has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Palms manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Palms keeps moving. #T2#
Palms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morehead won't allow Palms to sweep him here.
Palms keeping full guard, as Morehead tries to pass.
Morehead is stalling in the full guard.
Morehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Palms 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Palms gets a clinch.
Morehead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palms just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Palms. #BC#
Palms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craven Morehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palms tries to clinch up.
Palms is looking to clinch. #T4##TD#
Palms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morehead did well to prevent Palms getting side control.
Palms is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morehead trying to control here.
Palms not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palms prevents Morehead from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Palms feints and as Morehead raises his hands in defense, Palms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palms wants to control from the top but Morehead keeps moving.
Palms looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead looking for a sweep. Not yet Morehead, not yet.
Palms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morehead is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Morehead trying to control but Palms is working from the bottom.
Heron Palms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morehead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
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.
Palms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morehead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Palms is looking for a triangle but Morehead pushes his legs off easily.
Morehead forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Palms actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Morehead throwing shots but Palms is blocking nicely.
Palms wants to get back to full guard.
Morehead tries to stand and escape but Palms is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morehead tries to clinch up.
Palms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morehead is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Palms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palms lands a jab-cross combination.
Morehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Palms.
Morehead scores with a head kick.
#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Morehead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Palms moves into range and clinches up with Morehead.
Palms blocks a body shot from Morehead. #TD2#
Morehead gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Palms is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morehead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morehead slips nicely into half guard.
Morehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palms is looking to control Morehead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palms avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craven Morehead.
I think Morehead 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Heron Palms wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 612 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Palms tries to land a front kick but Pitbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitbull checks a low kick from Palms.
Palms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Palms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palms falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Palms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Palms gets caught flat footed, as Pitbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Palms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitbull advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Pitbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palms has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SU2#
Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Palms to his feet.
Pitbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Palms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitbull counters with a nice body shot.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitbull tries to clinch up but Palms circles away and keeps his distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Palms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Pitbull thows a leg kick but Palms checks it #TD#
and Palms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palms. #SUB2#
Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Palms pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Palms 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.
Palms with a nice head shot there.
Palms is stalling in the full guard.
Palms's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Palms.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Palms tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitbull throws a sloppy head kick and Palms moves out of range easily.
Heron Palms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palms misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Palms.#CL2#
Pitbull clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Palms.
Palms keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Palms tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Palms avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palms.
Pitbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Pitbull takes one to the chin there.
Palms throws a jab when Pitbull was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pitbull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palms's guard.
Palms managing to control the position.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Palms's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull prevents Palms from getting back to his feet.
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 Heron Palms will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Palms scores with a four punch combination!
Palms is looking to score with low kicks.
Heron Palms is winning the standup battle so far.
Palms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palms jabs Pitbull right on the nose. Pitbull blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Pitbull feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Palms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Palms is pulling down on Pitbull's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Pitbull stands and steps away. Palms gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palms looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitbull.
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Palms is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pitbull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palms has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Palms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
Palms working away.
Palms slows the pace down. #SUB#
Palms tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palms staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull prevents Palms from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Palms. Those never looked like landing.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull slips a jab from Palms.#TD2#
Pitbull closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pitbull lands in his opponent's guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palms pulls Pitbull in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palms is trying to control but can't.
Pitbull is looking to stall here but Palms recovers full guard.
Palms has Pitbull pulled in close to control his posture.
Palms wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Palms keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Palms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palms is one step ahead there.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palms looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Palms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Palms gets to his feet. Pitbull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitbull blocks a head kick by Palms.
Palms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Leo Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pitbull clinches. #TD#
Palms pulls guard.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Palms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heron Palms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palms content to stall in guard here.
Heron Palms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Palms is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pitbull working a defensive guard but Palms manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leo Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palms sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heron Palms.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Heron Palms wins by unanimous decision!
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