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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Klim tries to clinch up.
Churchill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from Klim lands but Churchill takes it in his stride.
Klim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klim throws a jab when Churchill was well out of range.
Churchill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Churchill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klim moves out of range as Churchill strikes.
Klim scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Churchill misses.
Klim throws a monster overhand right that drops Churchill! Klim follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Klim!
A very excited looking Alexander Klim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 11
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as OQuinn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Churchill doesn't seem phased though.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
OQuinn slips a jab from Churchill.
OQuinn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Churchill gets tackled into the cage by OQuinn. OQuinn maintains the clinch.
Churchill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OQuinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
OQuinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OQuinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OQuinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OQuinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Churchill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
OQuinn punishes Churchill's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and OQuinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Churchill misses with a takedown
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OQuinn lands with a hook. Churchill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Churchill misses with a right hand
enabling OQuinn to counter with a crisp jab.
Churchill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and OQuinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Churchill lands a head shot.
OQuinn darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns OQuinn into the cage.
Churchill misses with a lunging right hand
and OQuinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OQuinn pinned against the cage. OQuinn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like OQuinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Churchill fails with the takedown
enabling OQuinn to counter with a crisp jab.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Churchill.
OQuinn cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
OQuinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
OQuinn scores with the left hand. Churchill knows he should have avoided that one.
OQuinn has been working on his balance at Elite Strikers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Churchill.
Churchill with a poor takedown
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Churchill thinking.
Churchill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4##TD2#
Churchill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
OQuinn tries to buck Churchill off but Churchill is having none of it.
Churchill scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Churchill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill cracks OQuinn with a big elbow.
OQuinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Churchill on the ground.
Churchill working the ground and pound.
OQuinn is looking for a sweep.
OQuinn is trying to control Churchill's posture but Churchill avoids it.
OQuinn tries to bench press Churchill off him but Churchill keeps the position.
Churchill is working OQuinn over with some ground and pound from side control.
OQuinn tries to buck Churchill off but Churchill is having none of it.
Churchill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OQuinn some visible discomfort.
Churchill working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
OQuinn tries to clinch but Churchill moves out of range.
Churchill has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
OQuinn slips a jab from Churchill.
It looked like OQuinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Churchill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Churchill throws a jab but it's blocked by OQuinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OQuinn connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Churchill moves away from the strike by OQuinn.
Churchill misses with an uppercut
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
OQuinn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Churchill under the eye.
Churchill throws the left hand but OQuinn avoids the punch easily.
Churchill with a jab.
Churchill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
OQuinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Churchill.
Damien OQuinn is winning the standup battle so far.
OQuinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill misses with a straight left.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
OQuinn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Churchill.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
Churchill misses with a right hand
and OQuinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Churchill 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Churchill throws a lazy uppercut
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.
OQuinn throws an overhand right that lands on Churchill's shoulder, as Churchill tries to avoid the shot.
Churchill throws an off balance right hand
and OQuinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Churchill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
OQuinn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but OQuinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Churchill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OQuinn defends it nicely.
OQuinn tries to counter by clinching up but Churchill breaks away and moves out of range.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Churchill.
OQuinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Churchill misses with an uppercut
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of OQuinn's head but OQuinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like OQuinn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Churchill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Churchill misses with a right hand
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Churchill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1-2. Churchill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avery Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn throws an overhand right that lands on Churchill's shoulder, as Churchill tries to avoid the shot.
Churchill misses with an uppercut
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill takes a swing at OQuinn's ribcage but misses.
OQuinn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Churchill misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Churchill takes a swing at OQuinn's ribcage but misses.
OQuinn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Churchill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Churchill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
And Churchill tries to counter it with a takedown but OQuinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OQuinn throws a hook to the side of Churchill's head but Churchill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OQuinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Churchill can do to turn this around?#T2#
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a right hand
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
Churchill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Churchill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OQuinn defends it well.
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
enabling OQuinn to counter with a crisp jab.
Churchill misses with a looping left.#T3#
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.
Damien OQuinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Churchill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OQuinn.
OQuinn wants to clinch.#T4#
Churchill connects with a right hand. OQuinn shakes it off.
Avery Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Churchill misses with a right hand
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with an uppercut
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Churchill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OQuinn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien OQuinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OQuinn, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Churchill sprawls well. Churchill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Xolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Churchill feinted with a counter takedown.
Xolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Churchill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Churchill scores with a nice head shot.
Churchill with a jab.
Xolo walks into a jab.
Xolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Churchill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xolo doesn't seem phased though.
Avery Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xolo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xolo darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns Xolo into the cage.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
Churchill lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill misses with a hook. Xolo ducked under it nicely.
Churchill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Xolo walks into a left hand.
Churchill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xolo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Churchill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xolo.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xolo sprawls and moves away.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Churchill as he avoids it easily.
Xolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Churchill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Churchill is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Xolo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xolo looks winded!
Xolo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Churchill in particular looking to stall.
Churchill works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill taking a breather here.
Churchill continues to stall.
Churchill'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.#T3#
Churchill gets to mount! Xolo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Churchill content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More hug and hope from Churchill.
Churchill scoring with strikes but Xolo is staying in there.
Xolo is looking to improve his position but Churchill isn't that keen on the idea.
Churchill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Churchill working Xolo over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Churchill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Churchill lands a nice shot that snaps Xolo's head back.
Xolo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a straight right.
Churchill sets himself, and Xolo steps forward looking for the clinch! Churchill avoids it this time.
Xolo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Churchill misses.
Churchill lands a head shot.
Axe Xolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Xolo shoots in.
Churchill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xolos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Churchill misses with a hook. Xolo ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.#T1#
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but Xolo slips the punch.
Xolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Churchill to score with a decent uppercut.
Avery Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill throws an overhand right that lands on Xolo's shoulder, as Xolo tries to avoid the shot.
Churchill throws a hook but Xolo avoids it easily.
Xolo thinks about the counter body kick.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Avery Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Xolo moves away from the strike by Churchill.
Churchill just misses with a punch to the body.
Xolo fails with the takedown.
Churchill tries to counter with a takedown but Xolo is quick to defend against it.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
Churchill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xolo blocks a jab.
Jab by Churchill.
Xolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but Xolo slips the punch.#T2#
Xolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Churchill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill misses with an uppercut. Xolo saw that one coming.
Xolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Churchill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xolo somewhat.
Churchill scores with a decent looking hook.
Churchill lands a slapping body shot.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xolo can do to turn this around?
Xolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Churchill misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Xolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xolo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Churchill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xolo has time to react.#T3#
Xolo misses with a wild body shot.
Xolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Churchill.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Churchill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Churchill tries to sprawl out of it but Xolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Churchill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Churchill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xolo's hands.
Xolo defending well as Churchill loads up on a big left hand.
Xolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Churchill.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xolo slips a straight right by Churchill.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Xolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Churchill cracks Xolo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Xolo moves away from the strike by Churchill.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Churchill lands with a nice body punch.
Churchill connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Xolo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Churchill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Xolo.
Churchill lands a head shot.
Churchill throws a jab when Xolo was well out of range.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Xolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Churchill cracks Xolo with a good jab.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill misses the jab.
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Xolo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Churchill tries to avoid it but Xolo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Churchill to the ground. Churchill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Churchill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churchill throws out the jab.
Churchill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xolo.
No luck for Xolo with that takedown attempt.
Xolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Churchill avoids it really well and circles away.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xolo sprawls and moves away.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Churchill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xolo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xolo shoots in and drives through. Churchill sprawls well.
Churchill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Churchill works the jab nicely.
Xolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Churchill takes a swing at Xolo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Churchill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xolo takes one on the button.
Churchill looks to land a left hand but Xolo moved out of range nicely.
Xolo slips a jab from Churchill.
A jab from Churchill misses.
Xolo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No luck for Xolo with that takedown attempt.
Churchill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xolo slips a jab from Churchill.
A countering left hand to the body from Xolo misses.
Churchill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xolo shoots for a takedown but Churchill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Churchill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Xolo moves away and avoids it.
Avery Churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Xolo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Xolo moves away and avoids it.
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Churchill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Xolo gets a double leg takedown into Churchill's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xolo wants to pass the guard but Churchill is keeping the position.
Churchill controlling Xolo's posture. #T3#
Churchill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xolo has passed into side control.
Churchill can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Churchill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xolo wants to pass the guard but Churchill is defending well.
Xolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Xolo is looking for a kimura here.
Churchill wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Churchill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Churchill 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Churchill!
Avery Churchill took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm only warmin' up!'.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanhanen connects with the punch.
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Churchill throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Churchill's midsection.
Churchill throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Churchill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Churchill misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Churchill misses with a right hand
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Churchill has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanhanen finish him?
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Churchill looks winded!
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Churchill has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Affe Vanhanen 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:
DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Betts shoots in for a double leg but Churchill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Churchill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betts.
Betts tries to close the distance and clinch but Churchill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Betts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Churchill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Betts's half guard.
Churchill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Betts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Churchill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill throws a strike but Betts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Churchill throwing strikes from guard but Betts blocks nicely. #T1#
Churchill trying to control but Betts is working from the bottom.
Betts is pulling down on Churchill's head. It's preventing any offense from Churchill, at least for the moment.
Churchill is stalling in the full guard.
Betts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Churchill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Betts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Betts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Betts! #REVB#
Churchill isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Betts tries to score with some ground and pound. Churchill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Betts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Churchill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Churchill is holding Betts down, trying to stall.
Churchill looking for a sweep but Betts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Churchill reaches up to try and control the position but Betts seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Churchill rolls and tries to escape and now Betts has his back!
Churchill is really stuck here.
Churchill trying to control the position but Betts manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Churchill rolls, trying to escape but Betts keeps control of the position.
Betts doesn't have the hooks in and Churchill manages to turn into his guard.
Churchill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Churchill is in close to Betts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Churchill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Betts keeps moving.
Betts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Churchill looking to sit in guard and control but Betts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Churchill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Betts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Churchill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Betts dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Betts's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Churchill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Churchill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Betts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Churchill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Betts uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Churchill looks to move to half guard but instead Betts has passed into mount! Damn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betts wants to control the pace but Churchill is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mookie Betts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Betts shoots in and drives through. Churchill sprawls well.
Betts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Churchill stuffs the takedown attempt from Betts. Betts gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Betts.
Betts lands a jab to the nose.
Churchill throws a big shot that misses.
Betts tries for a takedown but Churchill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Churchill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts looks to score with a jab to the body but Churchill is just out of range.
Betts feints a jab promting Churchill to slip. Betts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Churchill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Betts darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns Betts into the cage.
Churchill attempts a counter takedown but Betts avoids it well and moves away.
Mookie Betts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Churchill takes a swing at Betts's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Betts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Betts shoots in and drives through. Churchill sprawls well.
Churchill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Churchill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Betts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Churchill scrambles back to his feet.
Churchill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betts.
A punch combination from Betts misses.
Betts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Churchill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Churchill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mookie Betts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churchill throws out the jab.
Churchill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Betts to score with a decent uppercut.
Churchill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Churchill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Betts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Churchill advances to half guard. #T2#
Betts is trying to maintain the position but Churchill is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Churchill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Churchill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Betts sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Churchill lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Churchill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Betts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Betts wants to control but Churchill is keeping busy.
#T3#
Churchill wants to take a breather but Betts is having none of it.
Churchill uses his free foot to push down on Betts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Betts.
Betts is squirming around, avoiding Churchill's attempts to control the action.
Betts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Churchill working for a submission but Betts is keeping him at bay.
Churchill raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Churchill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Churchill lands a big shot there that rocks Betts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Churchill landing punches.
Betts is looking to improve his position but Churchill isn't that keen on the idea.
Churchill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Churchill lands a nice shot to the head.
Betts can't escape the position.
Churchill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill tries to control but Betts wriggling away.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betts can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Betts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Churchill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Churchill dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchill swats away the attempt to clinch by Betts.
Churchill misses with a wild body shot.
Betts wants to counter the offense by Churchill and move into the clinch position.
Betts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Churchill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Churchill tries to counter with a takedown but Betts is quick to defend against it.
Betts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Churchill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Betts sprawls and moves away.
Betts misses with a body shot.
Betts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Churchill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Churchill wants it to stay on the feet.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Betts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Churchill rather than just go for the knockout.
Betts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Churchill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Churchill tries to counter with a takedown but Betts is quick to defend against it.
Betts swings for the body but Churchill moves out of range.
Betts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Churchill but Churchill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Churchill tries to counter with a takedown but Betts is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Churchill looks to score with a jab to the body but Betts is just out of range.
Betts closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Churchill counters with a takedown into side control.
Churchill is looking to take a break and control but Betts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Churchill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Betts, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Churchill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Betts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Churchill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Betts, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Churchill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Churchill tries for a kimura but Betts is defending well.
Betts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Churchill.
#SUB#
Churchill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Betts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Churchill working away.#T3#
Churchill tries to move to mount but Betts blocks the move with his legs.
Betts can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Churchill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Betts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Churchill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Churchill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Betts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #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.
Churchill trying to control the action but Betts is working from the bottom.
Churchill grinds an elbow into Betts's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Churchill slows the pace down. #SUB#
Churchill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Betts, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Churchill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Churchill 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Churchill!
In his post fight interview, Avery Churchill gave a big smile as he said 'Affe Vanhanen, you ABSOLUTELY SUCK!'.
In defeat, Mookie Betts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw shit, well, there goes that. '.
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Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Shin closes the distance and pushes Churchill back into the cage.#BC2#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin tries to clinch there but Churchill circles away.
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill swinging wildly here.
Shin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Churchill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill keeps the fight on the outside.
Churchill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shin sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Shin wants to clinch but Churchill slips to the side#TD#
and Churchill counters with a single leg into guard. Shin didn't expect that.
Churchill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Churchill tries to free his leg and advance position but Shin is retaining full guard.
Churchill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shin wants to stand and escape but Churchill is having none of it.
Churchill slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Churchill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shin sees it coming and defends easily.
Churchill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Churchill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Churchill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Shin is defending against the submission attempts here by Churchill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill prevents Shin from standing back up.
#SUB#
Churchill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shin defend it? Churchill steps over the head and cranks it - Shin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Churchill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Avery Churchill!
Avery Churchill looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'My corner kept calling, "FLYING KNEE! FLYING KNEEBAR! SPINNING BACKFIST!," and I was just like, WTF DAN! I'M A WRESTLER!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Churchill thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it #TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Churchill.
Churchill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Churchill wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Churchill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Churchill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Churchill is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Churchill tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Churchill is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Churchill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Churchill trying his best to control but Jackson has mounted him.
Churchill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Churchill tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Jackson avoids the attempt from Churchill to control.
Churchill gets back to half guard.
Churchill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Churchill biding his time, looking for the opening.
Churchill avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Churchill is landing with strikes from the back.
Churchill trying to control.#T4#
Churchill wants to control the position but Jackson frees himself and scrambles - Churchill manages to regain control in side control.
Churchill looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Churchill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Churchill has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Churchill lands with some strikes.
Churchill unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Churchill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Churchill's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to control but Churchill is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Churchill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avery Churchill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Churchill lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Churchill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Churchill misses with a low kick.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Churchill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Churchill are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Churchill trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Churchill cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Churchill moves into full mount!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Churchill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Churchill controlling his opponent.
Churchill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Churchill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Churchill content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Churchill looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Churchill looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Churchill controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Churchill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Avery Churchill has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Churchill lands with some strikes.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Churchill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Churchill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson wants to control but Churchill is having none of it.
Churchill landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Churchill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Churchill! That's really hurt Jackson and he's turned his back - Churchill keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Churchill jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Churchill!
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