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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Avalon does no damage.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Avalon as he checks the leg kick.
Avalon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alfie Jackson has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Avalon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon throws a shot to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Avalon scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Avalon lands a jab to the head.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Avalon moves out of range.
Jackson walks straight into a right hand from Avalon - that's dropped him! Avalon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Jackson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjarni Avalon!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjarni Avalon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Live 27
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Yoshimura shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshimura sprawls well. Yoshimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Avalon has managed to clinch.
Yoshimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Avalon jumps guard and drags Yoshimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Avalon slows the pace down in half guard.
Yoshimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Yoshimura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avalon.
Avalon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avalon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yoshimura because Avalon loaded up on that one.
Avalon controlling from the full mount.
Avalon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoshimura for as long as he can get away with.
Yoshimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avalon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Avalon lands a big shot there that rocks Yoshimura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Avalon looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoshimura is having none of it.
Yoshimura has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Yoshimura tries to roll but Avalon sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Yoshimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Yoshimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avalon's arms. #T3#
Avalon is riding his opponent, not letting Yoshimura buck him off. #SUB#
Avalon looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avalon controlling the position well here. Yoshimura rolled but Avalon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Avalon is persistently looking for the submission but Yoshimura is defending it well.
#SUB#
Avalon working for a choke but Yoshimura is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon biding his time, controlling Yoshimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Avalon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshimura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshimura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Avalon blocks it well.
Avalon has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon is trying to pull guard but Yoshimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Yoshimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshimura swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshimura throws a series of punches but Avalon avoids them all with ease.
Avalon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshimura circles away.
Yoshimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Avalon punishes Yoshimura's body with a nice straight punch.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshimura goes for a double leg but Avalon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avalon continues to drive forward.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Yoshimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshimura, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Yoshimura manages to break the clinch.
Yoshimura looks for a takedown but Avalon sprawls well.#T2#
Yoshimura checks a leg kick.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Yoshimura in a clinch.
#TD#
Avalon decides to pull guard.
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshimura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoshimura is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Yoshimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Avalon has picked Yoshimura up and slammed him! Yoshimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Avalon manages to pass to side control!
Bjarni Avalon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yoshimura's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
Avalon stands up.
Avalon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshimura tries to avoid it but Avalon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshimura to the ground. Yoshimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimura avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimura moves out of range easily.
Yoshimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimura wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Yoshimura shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalon tries to clinch but Yoshimura moves out of range. #CL#
Yoshimura tries to keep at a distance but Avalon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avalon tries to circle away but Yoshimura has him pinned against the cage.
Yoshimura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Yoshimura decides to pull guard.
Yoshimura being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yoshimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshimura. No joy for Avalon on that attempt.
Avalon backing away here, and Yoshimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Avalon leaves Yoshimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoshimura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avalon wants to clinch.#T1#
Avalon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Yoshimura darts in and clinches Avalon up against the cage.#TD#
Avalon pulls guard successfully.
Yoshimura wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon is controlling Yoshimura's posture.
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Avalon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Yoshimura working a defensive guard but Avalon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Avalon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Avalon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yoshimura!
Yoshimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avalon lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Avalon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Avalon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Avalon backs off Yoshimura throws a huge counter combo but Avalon manages to avoid it all.
Avalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshimura can do to turn this around?
Yoshimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avalon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshimura somewhat.#CL#
Avalon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Yoshimura breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avalon!
Avalon wants to clinch.#T4#
Avalon shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshimura sprawls well. He's pushed Avalon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshimura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshimura but Yoshimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshimura tries to clinch up
and Avalon counters with a series of strikes. Yoshimura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avalon blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avalon shoots for a takedown but Yoshimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoshimura misses.
Avalon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshimura tries to avoid it but Avalon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshimura to the ground. Yoshimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayato Yoshimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarni Avalon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimura shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avalon, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarni Avalon!
An out of breath Bjarni Avalon 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:
CEFC 223
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Styles slaps away a takedown attempt from Avalon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avalon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styles defends it nicely.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Styles with the counter takedown but Avalon avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Styles with the counter takedown but Avalon avoids it easily.
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avalon shoots in and drives through. Styles sprawls well.
Styles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avalon defends it well.#T1#
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjarni Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Styles circles away easily#TD2#
and Styles counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Styles is trying to get an arm triangle but Avalon is defending well. #SUB2#
Styles tries for a kimura but Avalon is defending well. #T2#
Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Avalon on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Styles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avalon, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Avalon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Avalon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Avalon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Styles asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Styles throws a strike aimed at the side of Avalon's head but Avalon avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles lands a few punches from side control.
We've been informed that Styles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avalon is trying to get back to his feet.
Styles is looking to take a break and control but Avalon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#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.
Styles cracks Avalon with a big elbow.
Styles working the ground and pound.
Styles tries to score with some ground and pound. Avalon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles scores with punches from side control.
Avalon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Styles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Avalon parries the strikes from Styles easily there. Styles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Avalon to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles lands an elbow.
An elbow from Styles crashes against the mat.
Styles looks up at the clock and then as Avalon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Styles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Avalon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Styles dominated that round.
That's time! Avalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Avalon fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Styles goes for a counter takedown and lands it with interest - it's knocked his opponent senseless! It looks like Styles 's shoulder did the damage as the two fighters hit the mat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rory Styles!
Bjarni Avalon spoke after the fight, saying 'No comments. I lost.... That's it.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 19
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Avalon dives in for a single leg takedown but Edmodson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmodson sprawls well. Edmodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Edmodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarni Avalon.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avalon shoots for a double leg takedown but Edmodson sprawls well. He's pushed Avalon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avalon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmodson 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.
Good exchange - Edmodson coming out on top.
Edmodson scores with a shot to the body.
Avalon looks winded!
Edmodson leaves Avalon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Edmodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Avalon tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Edmodson lands a head shot.
Edmodson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Edmodson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Avalon stumbles back but Edmodson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Avalon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Avalon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Edmodson!
Bjarni Avalon spoke after the fight, saying 'No comments. I lost.... That's it.'.
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Event:
CEFC Thanksgiving 2
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hills tries for a takedown but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hills misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Avalon.
Hills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avalon.
Avalon misses with a head kick.
Avalon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hills counters with a series of strikes. Avalon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Hills circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon looks to land a left hand but Hills moved out of range nicely.
Hills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hills gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hills is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avalon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hills. #SUB#
Hills is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Hills trying to control from half guard but Avalon is working away.
Avalon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hills.
Avalon wants to get back to his feet.
Hills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avalon tries to kick Hills off but Hills keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Avalon is staying active underneath Hills, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avalon is trying to stand back up but Hills is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hills is looking to advance position but Avalon won't allow it.
Avalon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hills.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hills connects with a nice short shot to Avalon's temple.
Avalon is trying to stand up here but Hills is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hills scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avalon is trying to stand up here but Hills is controlling him well.
Hills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Avalon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hills sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Avalon is rocked!#T3#
Hills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avalon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hills! Avalon is hurt baaadly! Hills is firing away with more strikes - Avalon is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Hills!
A very excited looking Trey Hills rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Bjarni Avalon spoke after the fight, saying 'No comments. I lost.... That's it.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 68
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Sixx .
Sixx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Ryan Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sixx swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Sixx throws a body shot but no joy.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Sixx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Sixx misses.#CL#
Avalon has Sixx up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sixx manages to break the clinch.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sixx .
Decent striking displayed by Avalon there.
Sixx misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sixx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Avalon as he connects with a hook.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Sixx moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sixx shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Avalon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sixx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixx throws a shot from downtown. Avalon moves away and avoids it.
Avalon is looking to counter the offense by Sixx and move into the clinch.
Sixx throws a poor cross that misses
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avalon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sixx tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avalon defends well and Sixx ends up having to push Avalon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Sixx circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sixx 's coach down at City of Angels Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sixx 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Avalon tries to clinch but Sixx is having none of it.
Avalon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sixx can pounce on him.
Avalon slips a jab from Sixx .
Avalon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Avalon moves into range and clinches up with Sixx .
Avalon avoiding damage as Sixx throws knees to the body.
Sixx content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avalon is looking to break free of the clinch but Sixx has double underhooks. #T2#
A short right from Sixx on the inside. #BC2#
Sixx manages to break the clinch.
Sixx blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sixx .
Sixx misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Avalon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sixx .
Sixx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sixx lands with a kick to the temple. Avalon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Avalon rushes Sixx and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sixx is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Avalon piles on the pressure and Sixx crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Avalon!
After winning the bout, Bjarni Avalon 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:
CEFC Fight Night 73
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Avalon lands with an overhand left.
Avalon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Avalon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Avalon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Avalon is trying to push Grimes away but Grimes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avalon.
Avalon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avalon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimes is working for takedown but Avalon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon tries to circle away but Grimes has him pinned against the cage.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes pushes Avalon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon lands an overhand right.
Avalon wants to clinch but Grimes slips to the side
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avalon misses with a wild combination.
Avalon stuffs the takedown.
Avalon is looking for a counter combo.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Grimes.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Avalon avoids them all with ease.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avalon lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Avalon is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Avalon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.#CL#
Avalon clinches.
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Avalon controls the action.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Avalon throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Grimes moves out of range as Avalon strikes.#TD2#
Grimes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Avalon sneaks out the side door and pushes Grimes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Grimes tries for a takedown but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avalon tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avalon as he jumps to the side.
Grimes looks winded!#CL#
Avalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Avalon controls his hands.
Grimes lands a knee to the body.
Avalon prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Grimes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avalon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grimes can turn it around.#T4#
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes trying to land knees to the body.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Avalon.
Grimes tries to work over Avalon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Avalon controls his hands.
Avalon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon is trying to push Grimes away but Grimes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avalon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Bjarni Avalon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Avalon pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avalon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Avalon has knocked Grimes down with a huge combo! Avalon steps away and waves a wobbly Grimes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
Avalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Avalon misses.
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Grimes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimes seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Avalon gets caught flat footed, as Grimes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Avalon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avalon.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Avalon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Grimes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Avalon is looking to break free of the clinch but Grimes has double underhooks.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon is looking to clinch. #CL#
Avalon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Avalon controls the action.
Avalon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avalon tries to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling the position.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avalon's efforts to push away.
Grimes misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimes won't allow it.
#BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Grimes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Avalon lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimes's head.#KD#
Avalon drops Grimes with a beautiful combination! Grimes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Avalon is looking for the KO!
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Avalon looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.#KD#
Avalon sends Grimes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Avalon is motioning to the referee to let Grimes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Avalon. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bjarni Avalon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
Grimes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avalon takes a step back to recover.
Grimes thuds his shin into the meat of Avalon's side.#T4#
Avalon tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avalon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avalon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avalon lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avalon's waist but Avalon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimes off to one side.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Grimes.
Avalon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimes's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Avalon tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range. #CL#
Avalon forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Grimes digs a right hand into Avalon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avalon's gas tank. #BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes lands a high kick!
Avalon throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Grimes lands but Avalon takes it in his stride.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avalon tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Avalon swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
#T1##CL#
Avalon forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Grimes wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avalon wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimes won't allow it.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body. #T2##BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avalon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Grimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Avalon sprawls well initially but Grimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Avalon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon throws a one two combo.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Avalon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Avalon lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grimes digs a good body shot into Avalon's ribs.#TD2#
Grimes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avalon is trying to defend but Grimes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Avalon pushes Grimes off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Avalon swinging wildly here.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
Avalon closes the distance but Grimes moves to the side
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Avalon.
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Avalon.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Nice shot lands for Avalon.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Avalon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avalon misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avalon throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avalon is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes throws a head kick that Avalon semi-blocks.
Avalon swinging wildly here.
Aaron Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarni Avalon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimes.
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 Bjarni Avalon.
Well Avalon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjarni Avalon!
Bjarni Avalon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 206
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Avalon cracks Jackson Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avalon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson Jr can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Jackson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Jackson Jr.
We've been informed that Jackson Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson Jr throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon throws a shot from downtown. Jackson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jackson Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Avalon moves into range and clinches up with Jackson Jr.
Avalon blocking some punches.
#T1#
Avalon effectively controlling the action here.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson Jr has Avalon pressed against the cage, preventing Avalon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jackson Jr breaks from the clinch.
Avalon moves out of range of the body kick.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Jackson Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avalon, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson Jr breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Jackson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avalon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avalon misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Avalon clinches up with Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson Jr trying to control the position but instead, Avalon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson Jr into the cage.
Avalon blocking some punches.
Avalon avoiding damage.
#T3#
Jackson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avalon smiles and moves away.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon throws a right hand that Jackson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson Jr also avoids with ease.
Jackson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Avalon rushes Jackson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Avalon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson Jr backwards.
Jackson Jr keeps control of Avalon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jackson Jr.
Avalon gets underhooks to prevent Jackson Jr's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Avalon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson Jr is trying to pull guard but Avalon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Jackson Jr has the dominant position.
Jackson Jr stalling in the clinch but Avalon improves position.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch but Jackson Jr keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avalon walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Avalon clinches up with Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Avalon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avalon dips to his left and cracks Jackson Jr with an uppercut!
Avalon checks a leg kick.#CL#
Avalon rushes Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson Jr can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Jackson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avalon scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Avalon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson Jr.
Bjarni Avalon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon throws a head kick but Jackson Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Jackson Jr in a clinch.
Jackson Jr wants a takedown.
Bjarni Avalon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Avalon throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson Jr's shoulder, as Jackson Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avalon.#ROC#
Jackson Jr is rocked!#CL#
Avalon has Jackson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Jackson Jr manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson Jr.#CL#
Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Jackson Jr in a clinch.
Avalon tries to break free but Jackson Jr pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Jackson Jr manages to break the clinch.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Avalon shakes him off and moves away.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Jackson Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Jackson Jr tries to keep at a distance but Avalon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackson Jrs head.
Jackson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avalon's efforts to push away.
Jackson Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Jackson Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Avalon throws a good cross that connects.
Avalon steps in with a hook that catches Jackson Jr right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Avalon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson Jr looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Avalon!
Bjarni Avalon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Avalon misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Richmond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Avalon did well to prevent Richmond getting side control.#ES2#
Avalon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Richmond keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Richmond jumps guard but Avalon stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avalon is trying to break free.
Avalon tries to break free but Richmond pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Richmond pulls guard.
Richmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avalon is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond has wrist control.#SU2#
Avalon gets to his feet - Richmond follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.#T1#
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Richmond slips the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avalon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Avalon.
#T2#
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling him.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.
Avalon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avalon lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Julius Richmond has been cut.
Avalon connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Richmond is rocked!#CL2#
Avalon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richmond has Avalon pressed against the cage, preventing Avalon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Avalon can't break the clinch.
Avalon is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Avalon has him pressed against the cage.
Avalon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avalon wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Avalon has him pressed against the cage.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Avalon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richmond with a big uppercut! Richmond tries to clinch up but Avalon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richmond to the mat! Richmond covers up and Avalon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjarni Avalon!
Our winner, Bjarni Avalon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Avalon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro has Avalon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avalon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castro tries for a takedown but Avalon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avalon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castro there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Avalon throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Avalon. That snapped Castro's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Castro has been cut.#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Avalon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Castro has the dominant position.
Avalon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castro.
Avalon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Avalon rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Avalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Avalon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Castro looking for a takedown. #BC#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalon. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avalon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.
Castro looking for a takedown.
Castro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avalon prevents it.
Avalon is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Avalon prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro tries to pull guard but Avalon holds him up against the cage and eventually Castro drops back down to his feet.
Avalon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Castro gets tackled into the cage by Avalon. Avalon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjarni Avalon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Castro's cut.
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#
Avalon fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Castro is trying to drag Avalon to the mat but Avalon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro can't get the takedown.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro wants a takedown.
Castro goes for a takedown attempt but Avalon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avalon drops Castro with a huge uppercut! Castro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Avalon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Avalon!
Bjarni Avalon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bute throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Avalon misses the target.
Bute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avalon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bute falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Bute is rocked!
Bute lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bute, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Avalon manages to break the clinch.
Avalon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Avalon has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Avalon pushes Bute up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Avalon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avalon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avalon is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Avalon rushes Bute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bute breaks the clinch.
Avalon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avalon scores with a jab to the body.
Bute throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Bute gets tackled into the cage by Avalon. Avalon maintains the clinch.
Avalon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
Bute is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avalon to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Bute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bute manages to break the clinch.
Bute throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Avalon has knocked Bute down with a huge combo! Avalon steps away and waves a wobbly Bute back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bute is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?#KD#
Avalon lands a big uppercut and Bute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bute looks OK. Avalon waves Bute back to his feet!
Bute swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avalon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Bute in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bute breaks the clinch.
Avalon fakes the body blow, causing Bute to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bute goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjarni Avalon!
After winning the bout, Bjarni Avalon 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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