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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 12
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1# Van Der Dusse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prophet dips to his left and cracks Van Der Dusse with an uppercut! Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Der Dusse dives in for a single leg takedown but Prophet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Prophet is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Van Der Dusse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prophet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Van Der Dusse has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Van Der Dusse lands an elbow. Van Der Dusse sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Prophet is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Prophet is trying to improve his position. Van Der Dusse wants to control but Prophet is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Van Der Dusse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prophet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Der Dusse's guard! Nice work there by Prophet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Der Dusse has control of Prophet's left arm, preventing Prophet from doing any damage. #T1# Prophet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Van Der Dusse keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Prophet looking to pass the guard. #ES2# Van Der Dusse has his feet on Prophet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL# Prophet rushes Van Der Dusse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Prophet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards. Prophet prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.#T2# Prophet lands a hook to the side of the head. Van Der Dusse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Prophet prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Van Der Dusse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Prophet regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prophet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Van Der Dusse looking to sit in guard and control but Prophet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Prophet trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Prophet controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Van Der Dusse is pulling down on Prophet's head. It's preventing any offense from Prophet, at least for the moment.#T3# Van Der Dusse trying to control the position.
Prophet tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Dusse is retaining full guard. Prophet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Prophet wants to control from the top but Van Der Dusse keeps moving. Prophet stops Van Der Dusse from standing up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prophet tries to clinch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range. Prophet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse. A little feinted left hand from Prophet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Van Der Dusse shoots in. Prophet is looking to counter punch. Prophet takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Dusse.#TD2# Van Der Dusse feints and as Prophet raises his hands in defense, Van Der Dusse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Prophet is pulling down on Van Der Dusse's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Der Dusse, at least for the moment. Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Van Der Dusse looking to sit in guard and control but Prophet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Prophet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Van Der Dusse trying to control the position here. Prophet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Prophet looks to land a left hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range nicely. Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Dusse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Van Der Dusse needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there.#TD2# Van Der Dusse drives through with a takedown into Prophet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Prophet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Der Dusse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Prophet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet lands the left hand. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Prophet gets caught flat footed, as Van Der Dusse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Prophet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around? Prophet wants to stand up but Van Der Dusse is controlling him. Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anthon Van Der Dusse has got the better of the ground game so far. Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Van Der Dusse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prophet's head. Prophet 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# Prophet wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Dusse is holding on for dear life with his legs. Prophet sitting and controlling from the half guard. Prophet trying to pass the guard but Van Der Dusse defending well. Van Der Dusse pushes Prophet off looking to stand but Prophet dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Prophet wants to stand up but Van Der Dusse manages to regain full guard. Prophet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Prophet trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom. Van Der Dusse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Prophet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Van Der Dusse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Prophet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Prophet misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Dusse has a takedown stuffed. It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Prophet moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Dusse pushes him off. Prophet misses with a hook. Van Der Dusse ducked under it nicely. Van Der Dusse tries to clinch but Prophet moves away and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand! The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Van Der Dusse defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand. Prophet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Dusse blocks a jab. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Van Der Dusse saw that one coming. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Dusse. Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Prophet throws a jab when Van Der Dusse was well out of range. Van Der Dusse dives in for a single leg takedown but Prophet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Prophet enables Van Der Dusse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prophet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Prophet wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully. Prophet working a defensive guard here.
Prophet wants to sweep but no luck. Prophet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Prophet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Van Der Dusse misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Prophet sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Prophet stuffs the takedown. Van Der Dusse is breathing heavily.#CL# Prophet darts in and clinches Van Der Dusse up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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# Prophet throws a body punch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range. Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prophet defends it nicely. Prophet wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jab, jab by Prophet - just one landing. Van Der Dusse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prophet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Prophet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Prophet works the jab nicely. Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Van Der Dusse takes one to the chin there. Van Der Dusse shoots for a takedown but Prophet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse. Prophet lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Van Der Dusse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prophet wants to improve his position but Van Der Dusse is controlling well.
#T1# Van Der Dusse misses with a head shot. Prophet uses the momentum to regain guard. Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Prophet pulls Van Der Dusse in to control the position. Van Der Dusse postures up in Prophet's guard and throws a big left but Prophet blocks it. Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Prophet misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Prophet. Van Der Dusse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Dusse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL# Prophet has managed to clinch.
Prophet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Prophet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Dusses head. Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Prophet tries to work over Van Der Dusse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Van Der Dusse blocks a body shot from Prophet. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Prophet.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet misses with some punches.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prophet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Van Der Dusse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prophet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prophet lands with an overhand left. Van Der Dusse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Van Der Dusse takes one to the side of the head.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Dusse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Van Der Dusse shoots in. Prophet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4# Prophet works the jab nicely. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Dusse. Prophet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Der Dusse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prophet moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Prophet misses the shot to the body. Prophet throws the left hand but Van Der Dusse avoids the punch easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prophet. Van Der Dusse shoots in but no luck this time. Van Der Dusse misses with a combination
#CL# and Prophet counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The Prophet has scored more points in the clinch so far. Prophet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Van Der Dusse misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prophet, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet! |
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Event:
KOM Featherweight Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Gorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorge throws a right and a left that both miss. Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Gorge. Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Prophet misses with a straight left. Prophet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gorge walks into a straight right hand from Prophet. A leg kick checked by Prophet. Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy left from Prophet finds it's target. Gorge throws a head kick that misses. Prophet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet.#CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut. 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! Prophet misses with a right hand and Gorge counters with a good low kick that Prophet was not able to check. Gorge connects with a single shot there. Prophet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Prophet lunges at Gorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorge's hand. #T1# The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorge doesn't seem phased though. Gorge thumps Prophet with a low kick. Gorge misses with a head kick.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorge manages to circle out of the way. Gorge slips under a jab. Prophet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Prophet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prophet tries to clinch up. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gorge. Prophet shrugs it off though. Gorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prophet defends well and Gorge ends up having to push Prophet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gorge misses with a head kick.
Prophet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorge counters with a low kick, right behind Prophet 's knee. Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it. Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gorge throws an off balance right hand
letting Prophet counter with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Gorge. Prophet tries to clinch up enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab. Gorge slips a jab from Prophet. Prophet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gorge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy. Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Prophet misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prophet fails in his attempt to clinch. Gorge throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Prophet throws a jab when Gorge was well out of range. Gorge defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand. #T3# A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Gorge throws a right hand that Prophet ducks under and follows up with a left that Prophet also avoids with ease. Prophet throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorge. Some wild striking there from Gorge.
Good leg kick by Gorge. Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot. Prophet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. Gorge catches Prophet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Prophet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prophet misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gorge slips under a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut. Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Prophet clinches up against the cage. Prophet working aggressively here.
Gorge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prophet pulls him back up using the underhooks. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorge. Prophet working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Gorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prophet misses with an uppercut. Gorge is looking to slow Prophet down with leg kicks. Prophet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge'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# Gorge goes for a double leg but Prophet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prophet continues to drive forward. Gorge throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily. Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Prophet is looking to counter the offense by Gorge and move into the clinch. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gorge throws a series of punches but Prophet moves out of range. Prophet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Prophet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gorge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prophet backs up against the cage.
A clash of legs there as Prophet blocks the low kick. Prophet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gorge counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it. Gorge misses with a hook
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Prophet on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gorge blocks a jab. Prophet lands the left hand. Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet moves out of range as Gorge strikes. Prophet tries to clinch up.#TD2# Gorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gorge with a flurry of punches that miss. Gorge throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorge's guard. Nice move by Prophet!#REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet stands and throws Gorge's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2# Gorge struggling a bit here. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Prophet swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prophet's guard. Gorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gorge throws a strike but Prophet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Gorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Prophet tries to stand but Gorge is controlling from the bottom. Prophet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gorge pulls Prophet in to control the position. Prophet sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prophet's guard. #REVB# Gorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Prophet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gorge postures up in Prophet's guard and throws a big left but Prophet blocks it. Gorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Gorge from controlling successfully. Gorge throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorge's guard. Nice move by Prophet!#REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge'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. This is the final round!#R3# Gorge defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand. Prophet avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gorge connects with a looping right hand.
Gorge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prophet's sensitive parts. Prophet cracks Gorge with a good jab. Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet misses with a straight right. Prophet tries to bum rush Gorge with a series of wild strikes but Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gorge throws a right hand that Prophet ducks under and follows up with a left that Prophet also avoids with ease. Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Gorge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gorge thuds his shin into the meat of Prophet's side. Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge. Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorge under the eye. Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
A punch combination from Gorge misses. Prophet connects with a body shot. Prophet throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gorge counter with a right hand. The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# 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! Prophet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fight stays on the outside here - Prophet looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Gorge shoots in. Prophet misses the jab. A jab from Prophet does it's job there. Prophet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride. Prophet throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily. Gorge flicks out a counter leg kick but Prophet steps away. Prophet takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gorge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorge manages to circle out of the way.#T3# Gorge throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Prophet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gorge throws a body shot but no joy. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range. Prophet throws a hook but Gorge avoids it easily. Prophet backing away here, and Gorge unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gorge fakes the leg kick and cracks Prophet in the body. Gorge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prophet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gorge throws a sloppy body shot
and Prophet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut lands for Gorge. That snapped Prophet's head back.
Gorge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prophet. Gorge throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off. Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.#T4# Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gorge lunges at Prophet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prophet's hand. Prophet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Prophet checks a low kick from Gorge. Prophet throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here. Prophet lands a head shot. Gorge misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Prophet counters by moving into the clinch. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Gorge.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Gorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Prophet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Prophet throws a hook to the side of Gorge's head but Gorge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A bone on bone clash there as Prophet blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tempe Gorge. I've got Gorge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tempe Gorge! Tempe Gorge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 10(FW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1# Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from Doyle misses. Prophet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Prophet lands a jab to the head.
Doyle takes a swing at Prophet's ribcage but misses. Doyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Doyle moves out of range of the strikes. Doyle slips under a jab from Prophet. Prophet on the wrong end of a nice jab. Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Prophet lands a jab to the nose. Prophet cracks Doyle with a good jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Prophet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Doyle moves forwards but Prophet connects with a nice, crisp jab. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Doyle ducks down to avoid it. Prophet slips a jab from Doyle. Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Prophet counter with a right hand. A big right from Doyle misses. Doyle misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# A jab from Doyle does it's job there. Doyle scores with a nice body kick.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. Prophet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doyle. #CL# Prophet clinches up with Doyle and pushes him back against the cage. Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Doyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Prophet.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Prophet. 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! Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike. Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prophet lands with a left to the head. #T2# Doyle tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Prophet blocking some punches.
#BC2# Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doyle, as that shot connected.
Doyle cracks Prophet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Doyle takes one on the button. The crowd cheers as Doyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prophet doesn't seem phased though. Prophet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Prophet. Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot. Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Prophet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Doyle throws a nice outside leg kick. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Doyle ducks down to avoid it. Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Doyle thumps Prophet with a low kick. Doyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Prophet lands a right hook to the body.
Prophet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prophet, pushing him back against the cage. Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Doyle. Doyle working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doyle lands a body shot. Prophet lands with a light punch inside. #T4# Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet lands a hook to the side of the head. Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prophet lands a right hand. Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Doyle cracks Prophet with a nice body shot. Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Doyle working aggressively here.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Doyle lands with a left to the head. Doyle lands a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Doyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Doyle moves into range and clinches up with Prophet. Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Prophet as the two fighters clinch.
Prophet lands a right hand. Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Doyle misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Doyle.
A nice left hand lands by Prophet.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Doyle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet tries to work over Doyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle. Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Doyle cracks Prophet with a nice body shot. Prophet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Doyle lands a right hand. Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle pushes Prophet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Doyle lands a right hand. Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prophet lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short body shot lands from Doyle as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Doyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Prophet as the two fighters clinch.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. The Prophet has scored more points in the clinch so far. Prophet working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Doyle avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage. Doyle tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle. Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Prophet.
Doyle blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Doyle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Doyle lands a shoulder strike. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
#T3# Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle cracks Prophet with a nice body shot. Prophet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. Prophet lands a shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Doyle. Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Doyle throws a head punch that misses. Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Prophet - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. Prophet cracks Doyle with a nice body shot. Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle. A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land. Doyle lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prophet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Prophet.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling him. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Doyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Doyle. Doyle working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Prophet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prophet scrambles back to his feet. Doyle misses with a low kick as Prophet jumps back. Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Doyle tries to get set, Prophet tries to push him back and clinch up but Doyle manages to avoid the attempt. Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far. Prophet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doyle's head backwards. Prophet throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range. A punch combination from Doyle misses. Nice defenses there by Prophet. Prophet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doyle takes one to the chin there. A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Prophet cracks Doyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Prophet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Doyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doyle catches Prophet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Prophet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Doyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet. Prophet thuds his right hand into Doyle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Doyle ducks down to avoid it. Prophet avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Doyle staying out of range there. Prophet misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Prophet blocks the leg kick.
Doyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet avoids the head kick by Doyle.
Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doyle manages to circle out of the way. Doyle on the wrong end of a nice jab. Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Doyle throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Doyle lands with a shot to the body. Prophet tests Doyle's chin there with a solid looking shot. Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. 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! Prophet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Doyle lands a glancing blow to the side of Prophet's head. Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Doyle connects with a body shot that sends Prophet's belly button to the back. Doyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Prophet off the cage and back into range. Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab. Prophet throws a right and a left that Doyle avoids nicely. Prophet connects with a jab. Prophet tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance. Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Prophet closes the distance and clinches. Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Doyle misses with some punches.
Prophet gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Prophet. Doyle pushes Prophet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Doyle misses with the head strike.
Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. #BC2# Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Prophet takes the fight into the clinch. Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. #T4# Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Doyle. Prophet blocks a body shot from Doyle. Doyle throws a head punch that misses. Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside. Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
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 The Prophet. Well Prophet 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet! |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 4 (FW)
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Van Der Dusse looking to score a takedown here. Prophet is defending well but Van Der Dusse drives through and ends up in Prophet's guard. Van Der Dusse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prophet works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Van Der Dusse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Van Der Dusse is looking to work some ground and pound but Prophet has wrist control. Van Der Dusse distracts Prophet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Van Der Dusse is in close to Prophet's body, working some short punches and elbows. Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Van Der Dusse is fighting to break Prophet's control of his arms but Prophet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Van Der Dusse cracks Prophet with a solid left hand. Prophet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully. Prophet pulls Van Der Dusse in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Dusse from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Prophet trying to control the position.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Prophet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Van Der Dusse throwing strikes from guard but Prophet blocks nicely. Van Der Dusse content to stall in guard here. Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Van Der Dusse throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Der Dusse's guard. Nice move by Prophet!#REVB# Prophet sitting in guard, not really doing much. Van Der Dusse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prophet is one step ahead there. #ES# Van Der Dusse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Prophet presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Prophet lands a left hand.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prophet prevents it.
Van Der Dusse blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Der Dusse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prophet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Der Dusse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Der Dusse ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.#CL2# Prophet moves into range and clinches up with Van Der Dusse. Prophet working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet. Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prophet. #BC# Van Der Dusse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Van Der Dusse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Der Dusse has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Dusse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van Der Dusse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Van Der Dusse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4# Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and pushes Van Der Dusse back into the cage. Prophet misses with some punches.
A short right from Prophet on the inside. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prophet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Dusse. Van Der Dusse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Prophet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Van Der Dusse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prophet prevents it.
Prophet tries to work over Van Der Dusse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Prophet to the mat but Prophet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Prophet darts in and clinches Van Der Dusse up against the cage. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A frustrated look appears on Van Der Dusse's face as he tries to break the clinch. Van Der Dusse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Der Dusse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Prophet. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the head. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet tries a body shot but Van Der Dusse blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet lands on the inside with an uppercut. Prophet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Dusse controls the action.
Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Prophet working aggressively here.
Van Der Dusse looking for a takedown. #BC# Van Der Dusse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Dusse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Van Der Dusse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prophet tries to counter by closing the distance. Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prophet is fending him off so far but Van Der Dusse persists. Nope, Prophet circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prophet works Van Der Dusse's body with a nice hook. Prophet lands a jab to the nose. Prophet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet jabbing away but nothing is landing. Van Der Dusse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Van Der Dusse attempts a counter takedown but Prophet avoids it well and moves away. Prophet lands an overhand right. Prophet lunges at Van Der Dusse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Der Dusse's hand. Van Der Dusse walks into a stiff left hand from Prophet.#ROC2#Van Der Dusse is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Oh Van Der Dusse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prophet down to the mat. Prophet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Van Der Dusse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Van Der Dusse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Van Der Dusse seems to have got his legs back now. Prophet 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.#T2# Prophet looks to land a right hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range. Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Dusse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Van Der Dusse fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prophet to the ground. Van Der Dusse is now in Prophet's guard. Van Der Dusse scoring with some ground and pound. Van Der Dusse throws an elbow that misses. Prophet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Der Dusse's guard. Nice move by Prophet!#REVB# Van Der Dusse keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Dusse is retaining full guard. Anthon Van Der Dusse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Prophet wants to control from the top but Van Der Dusse keeps moving. Prophet tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Dusse is retaining full guard. #T3# Van Der Dusse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Van Der Dusse trying to keep a closed guard but Prophet is proving a slippery customer.
Prophet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Van Der Dusse keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Van Der Dusse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Van Der Dusse wants to stand up but Prophet is controlling him. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Dusse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Prophet misses with a looping right. Prophet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse. A jab from Prophet misses. Van Der Dusse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prophet. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Dusse. #TD# Van Der Dusse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prophet! Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prophet keeps working. Prophet is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Prophet misses with an uppercut. Van Der Dusse saw that one coming.#CL2# Van Der Dusse gets tackled into the cage by Prophet. Prophet maintains the clinch. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Der Dusse scores with an uppercut up the middle. Van Der Dusse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prophet down to the mat. Prophet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Van Der Dusse wants to clinch up but Prophet keeps it at a distance. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Dusse. Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prophet's waist but Prophet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prophet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. 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. A body shot lands from Prophet.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the head. Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prophet pulls him back up using the underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse. #T1# Prophet lands an uppercut. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Dusse. Prophet keeps control of Van Der Dusse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Der Dusse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Der Dusse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Prophet after a bit of a struggle. Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Dusses head. Prophet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Van Der Dusse has Prophet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prophet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prophet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Dusse controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse. Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Der Dusse.#T2# Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Prophet scores with a nice short uppercut. Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prophet pulls him back up using the underhooks. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Van Der Dusse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prophet prevents it.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Dusse's elbow. Van Der Dusse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prophet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Prophet.
#T3# Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet misses with the head strike.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Van Der Dusse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Van Der Dusse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Dusse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Dusse's elbow. Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Dusse controls the action.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Van Der Dusse fails to land. Prophet is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prophet down to the mat. Prophet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Der Dusse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Van Der Dusse takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Prophet. Prophet throws the left hand but Van Der Dusse avoids the punch easily. 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! Prophet scores with a nice strike. Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prophet is fending him off so far but Van Der Dusse persists. Nope, Prophet circles away and we're back to standing. Prophet darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Van Der Dusse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and pushes Van Der Dusse back into the cage. Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Van Der Dusse avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Prophet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. Prophet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prophet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Prophet tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Romero misses with a looping left. Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero. Prophet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards. Romero ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Romero slips a straight right by Prophet. Prophet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Romero scores with a nice strike. Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prophet's head backwards. Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Romero slips under a jab. Prophet misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Prophet misses with a hook
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Prophet is rocked! Prophet tries to clinch but Romero moves away and Romero counters with a big right hand! Oh Prophet is in trouble here! Romero follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Romero! Luka Romero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prophet to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Callum Dent has been cut. Prophet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dent on the side of the head. Nice shot by Prophet.#ROC2#Dent is rocked! Dent takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Dent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet scores with a shot to the body.
Dent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet.#KD2# Prophet cracks Dent with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dent looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Prophet finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Dent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prophet! Dent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prophet keeps working. Dent wants to take a breather but Prophet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dent. Dent seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Prophet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB# Dent postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Prophet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dent, into his guard. #REVB# Prophet stands and throws Dent's legs to the side, diving into side control. Prophet taking a breather here. #T2# Let's hope that Prophet 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. Dent can't do much from the bottom here. Prophet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dent will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Dent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dent tries to get out of the position. Dent wants to control but Prophet postures up. A lull in the action here.#T3# Dent is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Prophet remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Prophet. Dent tries to buck Prophet off but Prophet is having none of it. Prophet taking a breather here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Prophet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Prophet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dent's hands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dent is defended easily by Prophet.#KD2# Prophet feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dent sprawling to the canvas! Dent rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prophet finish him?!
Prophet lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dent up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Prophet from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dent's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Prophet! Callum Dent spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some lose some.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prophet lands the left hand. Kazimierz looks for a takedown but Prophet sprawls well. Prophet stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazimierz. Kazimierz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into Prophet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kazimierz trying to control but Prophet is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prophet wants to sweep here but Kazimierz controlling him for the moment. Kazimierz controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Prophet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kazimierz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kazimierz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kazimierz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kazimierz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kazimierz dives in and grabs Prophet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prophet pushes down on Kazimierz's head and hops out. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prophet! But no joy.#CL2# Prophet clinches up with Kazimierz and pushes him back against the cage. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazimierz. Prophet scores with a shoulder strike. Prophet scores with an uppercut up the middle. Prophet scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# Kazimierz has picked Prophet up - he's going for a ride! Kazimierz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Kazimierz with the ground and pound but Prophet uses the opportunity to regain guard. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kazimierz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazimierz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3# Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Prophet keeps moving. Kazimierz postures up in Prophet's guard and throws a big left but Prophet blocks it. Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Prophet keeps moving. Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prophet works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Prophet stuffs the takedown. Kazimierz ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. As Prophet looks to move away, Kazimierz throws a big counter combo but Prophet just gets out of the way. Kazimierz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Prophet lands a jab. Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Prophet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prophet continues to drive forward.#T4# Prophet scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut. Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Prophet counters by clinching up. A hook to the body from Prophet.
Kazimierz takes a shot to the head. Kazimierz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prophet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. Kazimierz has Prophet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prophet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Kazimierz.
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! Prophet gets underhooks to prevent Kazimierz's takedown attempt.
Prophet is working Kazimierz over against the cage. Prophet cracks Kazimierz with a nice body shot. Prophet pushes Kazimierz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierz is defended easily by Prophet. Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Prophet lunges at Kazimierz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazimierz's hand. Prophet leaves Kazimierz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kazimierz fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice shot by Prophet. Kazimierz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prophet is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, Prophet circles away and we're back to standing. Prophet cracks Kazimierz with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice cross by Prophet.#ROC2#Kazimierz is rocked! Prophet circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kazimierz to the canvas! Kazimierz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Prophet keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prophet tests Dent's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dent shoots for a takedown but Prophet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Prophet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dent on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Callum Dent has been cut.#TD# Dent drives through with a takedown into Prophet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Dent drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prophet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prophet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prophet! #REVB# Prophet controlling the position. Dent tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Prophet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. 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! You can see the frustration on Dent's face as Prophet controls the position. Dent tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Prophet moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Dent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prophet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dent is being controlled here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Prophet decides to take the fight back to the feet. Prophet throws out a powerful jab. Dent tries for a takedown but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Prophet tries to counter by closing the distance. Prophet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dent. Prophet tries to counter with a clinch but Dent shakes him off and moves away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Dent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prophet connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Dent to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Prophet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Prophet! The defeated Callum Dent had this to say: 'You win some lose some.'. |
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Event:
PFC 76 Alzheimer vs Jorma
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Prophet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuujin. Prophet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuujin under the eye. Fuujin 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. A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Fuujin throws a leg kick but Prophet moved away. Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prophet's sensitive parts. Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fuujin moves out of range as Prophet strikes. Prophet connects with a single shot there. Fuujin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fuujin throws a leg kick that misses. Prophet looks to land a right hand but Fuujin moved out of range. Fuujin throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it. Prophet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. 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! Fuujin swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Prophet counters by moving into the clinch. Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuujin controls his hands.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuujin is working Prophet over against the cage.#TD# Fuujin drags the fight down to the ground.
Prophet advances to half guard. #T1# Prophet controlling the action here. Fuujin wants to control but Prophet is keeping busy.
Fuujin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Fuujin wants to get back to full guard. Prophet trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prophet is looking to pass Fuujin's guard but actually Fuujin recovers to full guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet. Prophet looking to pass the guard. Fuujin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Prophet trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Fuujin tries a low kick but Prophet avoids it. Fuujin connects with a single shot there. Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. That kick from Fuujin tenderised Prophet's leg. Prophet is trying to keep his angry face on. Fuujin misses with a two punch combination.
Prophet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fuujin to counter with a crisp jab. Prophet blocks the body kick.
Prophet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Prophet. A left lands for Fuujin. A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. Fuujin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prophet.
Prophet scores with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and pushes Fuujin back into the cage. Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Fuujin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuujin blocks an uppercut.
Fuujin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuujin misses with a body punch.
Fuujin lands an uppercut. Fuujin can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
A short right from Prophet on the inside. Prophet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Fuujin has picked Prophet up - he's going for a ride! Fuujin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Prophet scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fuujin manages to mount him!
Fuujin controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin 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# Prophet jabs Fuujin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Prophet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuujin. Fuujin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuujin has time to react. Prophet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Prophet rushes Fuujin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fuujin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fuujin struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Fuujin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prophets head. Fuujin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Fuujin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fuujin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. A short right from Fuujin. #T1# Prophet gets through Fuujin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fuujin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Prophet misses with some punches.
Fuujin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuujin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fuujin throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Fuujin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Prophet can't fight it off and eventually Fuujin manages to take the fight to the floor. Prophet looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Prophet is retaining full guard. Fuujin trying to control but Prophet is working from the bottom. Fuujin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fuujin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prophet's guard. Fuujin controlling the action here. Prophet is trying to get back to full guard. Fuujin is pressing down on Prophet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prophet is holding on for now. Fuujin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prophet can do to turn this around?#T3# Fuujin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fuujin controlling the pace for now. Kazuka Fuujin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fuujin trying to control but Prophet is having none of it. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Prophet prevents any damage by holding on tight. Fuujin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Fuujin tries to control but Prophet wriggling away. Fuujin controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin dominated that second round. That's time! Fuujin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Prophet scores with a jab to the jaw. Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fuujin tries to score with a low kick but Prophet moves his leg out of the way. Fuujin staying out of range there. Prophet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prophet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fuujin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin. Fuujin slips under a jab from Prophet. A counter left hand to the body from Fuujin misses its target. Prophet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Prophet finds it's target. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it. Fuujin dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
Fuujin lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Prophet throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily. Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Prophet. Fuujin slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target. A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fuujin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fuujin slips a straight right by Prophet. Fuujin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Fuujin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fuujin misses with a hook. Prophet lands with a cross. Prophet is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Fuujin. Fuujin throws a leg kick that is checked and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Prophet down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuujin.
The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuujin on the side of the head. Fuujin scores with a jab to the body. Prophet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# Prophet moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuujin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fuujin tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Fuujin back against the cage. Prophet misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Prophet. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Fuujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside. Prophet lands an uppercut. Fuujin misses with the head strike.
Fuujin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fuujin. The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fuujin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Fuujin lands a body shot. Good body shot from Fuujin.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuujin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around. Good body shot from Fuujin.
Prophet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fuujin lands a right hand. Prophet prevents a body shot from Fuujin. Prophet lands with a left to the head. Fuujin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuujin blocking some punches.
Fuujin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuujin's elbow. Fuujin lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Fuujin. Fuujin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuujin is leaning against Prophet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fuujin lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Fuujin jumps guard.
Fuujin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prophet's guard. #REVR##T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fuujin looking to pass the guard. Fuujin advances to half guard. Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fuujin works his way into side control.
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 Kazuka Fuujin. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuujin, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuka Fuujin! After winning the bout, Kazuka Fuujin 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:
PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem. Prophet lands a jab to the nose. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range. A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though. Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy. Hardy digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs. Hardy keeps the fight on the outside. A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target. Prophet tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet misses with a straight left. It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range. Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot. Prophet cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.#ROC2# Hardy is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Prophet tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch. Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
#T1# Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now. Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy 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. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Prophet blocking some punches.
Prophet scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head. Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Prophet pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hardy lands a body shot. #T2# Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy. Prophet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet lands a nice uppercut. Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside. Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet lands with a right to the head. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy takes a shot to the head. Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy works on Prophet's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. #T4# Prophet misses with the head strike.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Prophet's ribcage. Prophet let out a lung full of air as it connected. Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Hardy lands an uppercut. Hardy lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hardy lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Prophet. Prophet tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy. Prophet takes a shot to the head. Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow. Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Hardy. Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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# Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Prophet moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prophet swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prophet checks it well. #CL# Hardy rushes Prophet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Prophet is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head. Prophet misses with some punches.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy. Hardy throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Prophet. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. Hardy prevents a body shot from Prophet. Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet scores with a shoulder strike. Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Prophet takes a shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch. The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hardy lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage. Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #T3# Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hardy scores with a shoulder strike. Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hardy misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. A short left from Prophet. Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
#T4# Prophet blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. Prophet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Prophet scores with a nice hook to the head. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy. Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy. Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy. Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A slapping body kick lands there for Hardy. Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily. The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Prophet down. Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Prophet throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily. Hardy misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily. Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A big right from Prophet misses. A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target. Prophet cracks Hardy with a good jab. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hardy cracks Prophet with a good jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prophet scores with a nice strike. A big right from Hardy misses. #T1# Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Prophet connects with a single shot there. Prophet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks. Prophet wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance. Nice uppercut there from Prophet. Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy sets himself, and Prophet steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time. Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prophet has time to react. Hardy blocks a jab. Hardy lands a nice hook to Prophet's body. Prophet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy. Hardy misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Prophet lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet is looking to clinch. #T2# Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away. Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Prophet misses with a looping right. Hardy throws a big shot that misses. Prophet misses with a straight left. Prophet 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. Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy. Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it. Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Prophet. Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prophet. Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Prophet throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Prophet misses. Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily. Prophet blocks a low kick nicely. Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Prophet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.#T4# Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range. Prophet tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it. Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. Hardy moves out of range of the strikes. Prophet misses with a looping left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hardy misses with a looping right. Prophet throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hardy misses with a body shot.
Prophet tries to counter with a clinch but Hardy shakes him off and moves away. Hardy works Prophet's body with a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prophet lands an overhand right. Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Prophet connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Prophet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Prophet blocks a head kick by Bango.
#CL2# Prophet rushes Bango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bango tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Bango back against the cage. Bango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango. Bango looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bango working aggressively here.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangos head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango. Prophet avoids a wild elbow strike from Bango. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bango blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bango. Prophet is leaning against Bango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bango. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Prophet. #T1# Bango misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Bango scores with a nice short uppercut. Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bango lands a hook that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land. Bango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bango throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prophet dodges an elbow strike from Bango.
Prophet dodges an elbow strike from Bango.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Bango blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Bango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prophet scores with a jab. Bango acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
Bango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight. Nice shot lands for Prophet. This has been an exciting period of action! Bango looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bango was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet.#T2# Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bango. Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
Prophet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bango sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bango is looking to counter punch. A jab lands there for Prophet. Prophet missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Prophet moves out of range as Bango strikes. Prophet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bango. Prophet loads up on a big right hand but Bango slips the punch. A jab from Prophet finds it's way through Bango's defenses. Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand. Bango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2# Bango is rocked! Bango misses the jab. Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Oh Bango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bango seems to have got his legs back now. Bango slips a straight right by Prophet. Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab. A swing and a miss from Bango. Prophet throws out a counter right but Bango avoids it with no problem. Bango connects with a leg kick. Prophet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3# Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bango throws a sloppy head kick and Prophet moves out of range easily. Prophet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Prophet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bango's hands. Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Prophet misses with a hook. Bango ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Prophet moves into range and clinches up with Bango. Bango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. Prophet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bango's efforts to push away. Bango blocking some punches.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bango stalling the fight.
Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bango backwards. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bango backwards. Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Bango blocks an uppercut.
Prophet lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Bango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prophet working aggressively here.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bango seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around. Bango lands a hook that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Bango swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. Bango misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bango looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Prophet lands a body shot.
Bango misses with a looping left. Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Prophet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bango to score with a decent uppercut. Prophet moves out of range as Bango throws a body kick.
Prophet takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses. Prophet throws a jab when Bango was well out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Prophet blocks a jab. Bango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prophet's sensitive parts. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet misses with a jab to the body
and Bango counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bango takes one on the button. Bango misses with a straight right. Bango clobbers Prophet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Prophet lands with an overhand left.#T1# Prophet misses with an uppercut. Bango saw that one coming. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Bango is out of range. Bango lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC# Prophet is rocked! Prophet 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. Prophet defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand. Prophet is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him? Prophet looks to land a left hand but Bango moved out of range nicely. Bango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Prophet seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Bango cracks Prophet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Prophet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bango finish him?
Prophet lands with a right hand. 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! Bango throws an off balance right hand
and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Bango counters with a big right hand! Oh Prophet is in trouble here! Bango follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango! A relieved looking DJ Bango thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Dutroux.
Dutroux swings widly with a right hand
and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dutroux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prophet moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Prophet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dutroux 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. A nice leg kick lands there from Dutroux. Dutroux tries to work over Prophet's front leg with a kick but Prophet checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dutroux is looking for a counter combo. Prophet digs a good body shot into Dutroux's ribs.#T1# Prophet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dutroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dutroux misses with a wild combination.
Prophet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutroux throws out the jab. Prophet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dutroux misses with a jab to the body
and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Prophet looks to land a combination but Dutroux avoids it well. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Dutroux lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Prophet. Dutroux cracks the inside of Prophet's front leg. This has been an exciting period of action! Dutroux looks to land a combination. Prophet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dutroux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prophet at a distance.
Dutroux walks into a stiff left hand from Prophet. Dutroux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Prophet throws a big shot that misses. Dutroux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Dutroux misses with a combination
and Prophet counters with a stiff right hand. Dutroux throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dutroux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dutroux throws a right and a left that both miss. Dutroux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Prophet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dutroux's corner calls for a 1-2. Dutroux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Prophet 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. Prophet throws a good cross that connects.
Prophet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dutroux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Prophet moves out of range of the leg kick from Dutroux. Prophet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux. Dutroux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prophet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Dutroux with a body punch. A glancing blow. Prophet scores to the head and body with a nice combination! 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 Marc Dutroux will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Dutroux throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prophet misses with a low kick.
Dutroux throws a solid leg kick but Prophet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dutroux. Prophet looks like he wants to counter punch here. Prophet misses with a straight left. Dutroux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dutroux looks to score with a jab to the body but Prophet is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dutroux misses with a hook. Dutroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Dutroux swinging wildly here.
Prophet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dutroux throws a series of punches but Prophet avoids them all with ease. Dutroux throws a body kick that misses. Prophet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice straight punches there by Prophet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prophet. Dutroux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2# Dutroux is rocked! Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oh Dutroux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dutroux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dutroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. Dutroux seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# A combination from Prophet does no damage. Prophet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dutroux counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dutroux throws a body shot but no joy. Dutroux scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Prophet moves out of range of the body kick. Dutroux throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. Prophet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Prophet avoids the head kick by Dutroux.
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Dutroux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dutroux throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily. Prophet misses the jab. Dutroux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prophet. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Prophet backs away, Dutroux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux. Prophet lands with a straight right. Dutroux didn't see that one coming. Dutroux misses with a kick to the body and Prophet counters with a one-two to the body. #T4# Dutroux misses with a hook. Dutroux misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Dutroux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dutroux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dutroux missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Dutroux backs off Prophet throws a huge counter combo but Dutroux manages to avoid it all. Dutroux throws a series of punches but Prophet avoids them all with ease. Prophet is looking for the big counter here. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dutroux misses with a leg kick letting Prophet counter with a right hand. Prophet swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dutroux counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Prophet will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Dutroux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prophet. Dutroux shrugs it off though. Dutroux throws a leg kick but Prophet checks it. Dutroux misses with a leg kick and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dutroux throws a nice looking combination but Prophet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Prophet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutroux. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dutroux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Dutroux scores with a jab to the body. Prophet misses with an uppercut. #T1# Dutroux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. A combination from Prophet does no damage. Nice shot lands for Dutroux. Prophet misses the jab. Dutroux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dutroux throws a right and a left that Prophet avoids nicely. Prophet dodges the punch combination from Dutroux.
Dutroux scores with a jab to the head.
#T2# Dutroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prophet was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutroux. Dutroux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prophet misses with a few strikes there.
Dutroux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dutroux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dutroux there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Dutroux. Those never looked like landing. Prophet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot. Dutroux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dutroux counter with a right hand. #T3# Dutroux thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dutroux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dutroux duly obliges. A cross from Dutroux lands.#ROC# Prophet is rocked! A shot to the liver by Dutroux. Beautiful body shot. Prophet is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him? Dutroux tries to score with a low kick but Prophet moves his leg out of the way. Marc Dutroux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dutroux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Prophet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prophet seems to have recovered his senses. Dutroux missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Prophet checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. Dutroux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prophet. That did some damage! A swing and a miss from Prophet. Prophet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dutroux appears to be looking for a big counter. Dutroux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dutroux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Prophet misses with a few strikes there.
Dutroux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prophet. A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dutroux tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Marc Dutroux showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dutroux 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Dutroux! A relieved looking Marc Dutroux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE: BATTLE OF LA
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1# Oketch shoots for a double leg takedown but Prophet sprawls well. He's pushed Oketch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Oketch with a poor takedown and Prophet counters with a nice body shot. Oketch walks into a straight right hand from Prophet. Oketch tests Prophet's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Prophet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice defenses there by Oketch. Oketch half committed to a counter leg kick. Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Oketch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prophet on his heels. He'll look to pass Prophet's guard now, I'm sure. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully. Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Prophet pulls Oketch in to control the position. Prophet looking to control.
Oketch advances position into side control!#SUB# Oketch tries for a kimura but Prophet is defending well. Prophet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Oketch wants to control but Prophet is keeping him busy. #SUB# Oketch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prophet has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Prophet is trying to control Oketch's posture but Oketch avoids it. Prophet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Prophet is staying active underneath Oketch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Prophet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Oketch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prophet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oketch. #T3# Prophet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oketch thows a huge punch but Prophet dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Oketch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prophet defends it well. Prophet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oketch. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Oketch passes the guard and advances to mount! Oketch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prophet because Oketch loaded up on that one. Prophet tries to hold on but Oketch postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oketch tries to control but Prophet wriggling away. Prophet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oketch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Oketch doesn't succeed with the takedown and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prophet misses with a straight right. Prophet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Oketch shoots for a double leg takedown but Prophet sprawls well. He's pushed Oketch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Oketch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prophet to the mat! Prophet manages to get full guard. Prophet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet looking to control but Oketch passes into half guard.
#T1# Prophet wants to control but Oketch is keeping busy and won't allow it. Oketch wants to take a breather but Prophet is having none of it. #SUB# Oketch is looking for a kimura but Prophet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oketch to get the leverage. Prophet has his hands clasped together around Oketch's back. He's all about the action. Oketch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prophet can do to turn this around? Oketch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prophet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Oketch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Prophet is concentrating on defense, preventing Oketch from advancing position. Prophet is trying to maintain the position but Oketch is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Prophet gets caught napping as Oketch dives in and scores a takedown. Prophet manages to retain guard. Prophet controlling the position. Oketch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oketch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Prophet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Oketch looking to sit in guard and control but Prophet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Oketch working for a triangle but Prophet defends it easily.
#SUB# Oketch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prophet is aware though and is defending well.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Prophet wants to pass the guard but Oketch is keeping the position. Prophet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Prophet advances position into side control! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Prophet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oketch keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Oketch doesn't succeed with the takedown and Prophet counters with a stiff right hand. Oketch is looking to score with low kicks. Oketch with a poor takedown and Prophet counters with a right hand to the body. Prophet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oketch sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oketch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oketch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prophet! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oketch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Prophet tests Oketch's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oketch fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prophet! But no joy. Prophet scores with a hook to the body. Oketch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Prophet works the jab nicely. Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Prophet shows good takedown defense. #T2# Oketch with a lazy takedown attempt and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oketch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It seemed like Prophet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Prophet loads up on a big right hand but Oketch slips the punch. Prophet lands a jab to the nose. Prophet cracks Oketch with a right hand to the side of the head. Oketch shoots for a double leg takedown but Prophet sprawls well. He's pushed Oketch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Prophet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oketch circles away quickly and effectively. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oketch shoots and misses and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oketch goes for a double leg but Prophet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prophet continues to drive forward. Prophet unleashes a big counter combination but Oketch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Oketch moves out of range as Prophet strikes. A jab from Prophet does it's job there. Prophet takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses. Prophet misses with a hook. Oketch ducked under it nicely. A quick step to the side and Oketch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Oketch throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A good leg kick by Oketch. Prophet lands a head shot. Oketch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prophet as he avoids it easily. Oketch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prophet swivels and escapes.#T4# Prophet looks to land a left hand but Oketch moved out of range nicely. A little feinted left hand from Oketch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Prophet clobbers Oketch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Prophet cracks Oketch with a right hand to the side of the head. Prophet with a jab. Oketch dives in and grabs Prophet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prophet pushes down on Oketch's head and hops out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
Oketch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prophet can pounce on him.
Oketch fails with a takedown attempt. Prophet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Prophet misses with a looping right. Oketch misses with a takedown and Prophet counters with a straight right hand. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oketch has time to react. Prophet misses with a straight left. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oketch tries for a takedown but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. #T1# Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Oketch shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oketch fails with the takedown and Oketch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Oketch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Oketch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A lazy left from Prophet finds it's target. Prophet stalks Oketch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oketch's face. Oketch staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2# Oketch is rocked! Oketch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Oketch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oketch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Prophet swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oketch's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Yurmommy throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Yurmommy. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurmommy. Yurmommy gets slowly back to his feet. Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yurmommy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yurmommy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Prophet lands the left hand. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yurmommy looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Yurmommy scores with a sloppy right hand. Prophet should have avoided that one. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Prophet misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Yurmommy misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Yurmommy. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Prophet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Prophet tests Yurmommy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prophet throws a quick inside leg kick. Prophet throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yurmommy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet tries a quick counter leg kick but Yurmommy is wise to it.#T3##TD# Yurmommy scores with a takedown into Prophet's guard. Yurmommy is pushing down on Prophet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prophet is fighting to maintain full guard but Yurmommy has managed to sneak the leg through. Prophet is controlling Yurmommy's trapped leg to prevent Yurmommy from advancing to side control. Prophet is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Yurmommy seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prophet keeping hold of Yurmommy's head, controlling as best he can. #T4# Prophet is looking to improve his position.
Prophet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Yurmommy stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yurmommy works his way into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyeam Yurmommy dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Prophet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yurmommy finds it's way round the side to connect with Prophet's head. The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prophet tests Yurmommy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yurmommy misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prophet! But no joy. Yurmommy misses with a looping left. Prophet throws out a counter right but Yurmommy avoids it with no problem.#T1# A big right from Yurmommy misses. It seemed like Prophet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yurmommy throws the left hand but Prophet avoids the punch easily. Prophet throws out a counter right but Yurmommy avoids it with no problem. Yurmommy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yurmommy circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Yurmommy gets a takedown into half guard.#T2# Prophet is trying to maintain the position but Yurmommy is very close to passing his half guard. Yurmommy is nestled in close to Prophet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yurmommy is pressing down on Prophet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prophet is holding on for now. Prophet trying to control from the bottom.
Yurmommy wants to control but Prophet is keeping him busy. Prophet is looking for a sweep. Yurmommy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Prophet trying to control from the bottom.
Yurmommy is taking a breather. Prophet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yurmommy misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet throws out a counter right but Yurmommy avoids it with no problem. Prophet tried to score with a low kick but Yurmommy checks it.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters circle momentarily. Yurmommy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yurmommy misses with a wild combination.
Yurmommy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prophet on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyeam Yurmommy dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Prophet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Yurmommy slips a straight right by Prophet. The fight stays on the outside here - Yurmommy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yurmommy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# Prophet throws a series of punches but Yurmommy moves out of range. Yurmommy throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prophet. Prophet misses with a hook
letting Yurmommy counter with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Prophet. Prophet lands a lovely overhand right. The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Yurmommy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prophet. Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yurmommy dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
A left lands for Yurmommy. Yurmommy throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Prophet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Prophet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yurmommy is looking to counter punch. Yurmommy misses with a lunging right hand
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prophet misses with a looping right. Prophet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Yurmommy shoots in.#T4# Yurmommy misses with a left hand letting Prophet counter with a right hand. Prophet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Prophet is rocked! Prophet scores with a jab. Yurmommy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yurmommy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyeam Yurmommy! A very excited looking Eyeam Yurmommy 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.
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Event:
DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Hernando swings widly with a right hand
and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've been told by Prophet's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hernando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hernando misses with a hook
and Prophet counters with a straight right hand. Hernando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hernando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet checks the leg kick. Prophet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hernando misses with a body punch
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Hernando is rocked!#T1# Hernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet counters with a huge left! Hernando is in big trouble! He's backing up but Prophet isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hernando from any more damage. A dominating finish by Prophet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1# Inoue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inoue. Prophet is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Inoue tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Prophet throws a series of punches but Inoue moves out of range. Inoue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Prophet misses. #TD2# Prophet tries to sprawl but Inoue drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1# Inoue is looking to advance position but Prophet won't allow it. Prophet holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Prophet is staying active underneath Inoue, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Inoue passes the guard and advances to mount! Prophet is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Inoue jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prophet is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prophet and Inoue has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Prophet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2##SUB2# Inoue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Prophet 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. Inoue controls the position. Prophet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Prophet is trying to get back to full guard. Inoue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Inoue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Inoue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Inoue trying to advance position but Prophet counters by regaining guard. #SUB2# Inoue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prophet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prophet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prophet! #REVR# Inoue is not content to let Prophet control the position. Inoue holds on to Prophet's head and controls the position momentarily. Inoue tries to get back to half guard but can't. Prophet wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy. #T4# Inoue tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Inoue struggling a bit here. Prophet is staying tight to Inoue's torso, preventing him from escaping. Prophet'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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Inoue is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideaki Inoue will probably get the nod. 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# A clash of legs there as Inoue blocks the low kick. Inoue lands with a right hand. Inoue connects with a single shot there. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue. It seemed like Inoue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Inoue swings widly with a right hand
letting Prophet counter with a right hand. Prophet keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Inoue tries to move into range but Prophet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL2# Inoue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prophet pressing his opponent against the cage. Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inoue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inoue. Prophet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2# Inoue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prophet uses from the top position. Hideaki Inoue has got the better of the ground game so far. Prophet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Prophet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Inoue has his foot on Prophet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prophet works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Prophet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inoue swivels though and keeps the full guard. Prophet sitting in guard here, content to control. Prophet postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3# Inoue seems keen to control Prophet's posture.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A low kick from Prophet is predictable there #CL2# and Inoue counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Inoue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Prophet. Prophet lands with a left to the head. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inoue backwards. Prophet lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Inoue is rocked! Prophet lands a big right hand that drops Inoue! The killer instinct kicks in and Prophet finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Prophet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE ABSOLUTE
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Trump takes a swing at Prophet's ribcage but misses. Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Trump checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Trump tries to clinch up but Prophet circles away and keeps his distance. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Prophet throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That kick from Prophet tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Prophet cracks Trump with a nice body shot. Trump scores with a nice hook to the head. Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow. Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
#T1# Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Prophet. Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump. A short right from Trump on the inside. Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prophet is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Prophet into the cage. Trump lands a nice uppercut. Prophet scores with a shoulder strike. Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prophet has him pressed against the cage. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump working aggressively here.
Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Prophet.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Trump. Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Trump. Trump cracks Prophet with a nice body shot. Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prophet or not. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet has had enough of the clinch but Trump keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trump scores with a shot to the side of Prophet's head. Trump lands a body shot. #T3# Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump digs a right hand underneath Prophet's ribcage. Prophet let out a lung full of air as it connected. Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trump checks a leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Prophet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trump has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trump and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target. Nice uppercut there from Trump. Trump lands a nice hook to Prophet's body. Prophet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Trump swats away the attempt to clinch by Prophet. Trump throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Trump ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Some bone on bone action there as Trump checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Trump was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Prophet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Trump checks a low kick from Prophet. Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prophet.
Prophet lands a jab to Trump's midsection. Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away. Trump moves out of range of the body kick from Prophet.
It looked like Trump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick. Prophet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump. Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Prophet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A clash of legs there as Trump blocks the low kick. Trump staying out of range there. Prophet walks into a jab. Trump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet feints a counter leg kick. Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prophet under the eye. Prophet throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Trump counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Prophet misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming. Prophet drops his hands momentarily and Trump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC# Prophet is rocked! Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Trump. Trump staying out of range there. Hillary Trump is winning the standup battle so far. Prophet connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Prophet lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily. The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Trump should have avoided that one. It looks like Trump has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Nice body kick there by Prophet. Prophet slips under a jab. Prophet moves away from the strike by Trump. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Prophet. Trump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prophet's head. Prophet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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!#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and pushes Trump back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prophet. #T1# Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Prophet. Prophet stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position. Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Trump working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut. Trump lands an uppercut. The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Prophet scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head. Trump blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Prophet digs a right hand underneath Trump's ribcage. Trump let out a lung full of air as it connected. Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump. Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Trump blocks a body shot from Prophet. A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump has Prophet pressed against the cage, preventing Prophet from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Trump lands a body punch. Trump scores with a shot to the side of Prophet's head. Prophet gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Trump.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage. Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump pushes Prophet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Prophet is trying to push Trump away but Trump has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Trump. #T4# Trump pushes Prophet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Trump prevents a body shot from Prophet. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Trump. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow. Trump blocking some punches.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch. Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump. A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump. A body shot lands from Trump.
A short left from Trump. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prophet tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hillary Trump will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Prophet misses with a body shot.
Prophet takes a shot right to the bread basket. Trump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Prophet throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target. Trump throws a nice looking combination but Prophet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Trump keeps the fight on the outside. Prophet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prophet scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Prophet is just out of range. Jab, jab by Trump - just one landing. Prophet misses with a wild body shot. Trump misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Trump moves out of range as Prophet strikes. Prophet misses with a looping left. Trump misses with a double jab.
Prophet staying out of range there. Prophet throws a chopping leg kick but Trump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Trump. Trump is working Prophet over against the cage. Trump lands with a left to the head. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. A nice left hand lands by Prophet.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Trump keeps control of Prophet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Prophet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prophet or not. Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trump misses with some punches.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Trump. Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prophet paws at him with a jab and circles away. Trump cracks a nice hook into Prophet's ribs. Prophet thuds a left hand into Trump's body. Prophet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prophet throws a solid leg kick but Trump takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prophet. Trump swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Prophet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trump's calf. Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Prophet cracks the inside of Trump's front leg. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range. #CL# Trump closes the distance and clinches. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Trump. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. Prophet tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump is working Prophet over against the cage. Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Prophet is trying to stall.
Prophet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow. #T4# Trump lands a body punch in the clinch. Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage. Prophet tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Trump. A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
A shot in the inside from Trump. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Trump breaks the clinch.
Prophet throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range. Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prophet was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump. Prophet wants to counter the offense by Trump and move into the clinch position. Trump works Prophet's body with a nice hook. Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prophet throws a body kick that misses. Trump throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily. Prophet throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hillary Trump did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Prophet misses with a looping left. The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Prophet throws a leg kick but Trump moved away. Prophet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Prophet throws a body shot but no joy. Trump scores with a jab. Prophet acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Trump lands an overhand right. Prophet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Prophet is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him? Trump circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Prophet to the canvas! Prophet doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Trump keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hillary Trump! A very excited looking Hillary Trump 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:
DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Prophet tries a low kick but Fairbanks avoids it. Prophet walks into a jab. Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Prophet walks into a stiff left hand from Fairbanks. Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a right hand to the body. Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prophet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Prophet lands a nice looking body kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Fairbanks. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though. Fairbanks misses with a hook. Prophet defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand. Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Prophet swinging wildly here.
Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks. Fairbanks closes the distance and clinches up with Prophet, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes Prophet against the cage but Prophet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fairbanks digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs. Fairbanks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prophet moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.#T1# Fairbanks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prophet. Prophet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight. Fairbanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prophet counters with an inside leg kick. Fairbanks lands with a nice body punch. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Fairbanks is out of range. Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a nice body shot. Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Fairbanks scores with the left hand. Prophet knows he should have avoided that one. A solid leg kick lands there for Prophet.
Prophet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prophet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fairbanks misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prophet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Prophet scores with a decent looking hook. Fairbanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fairbanks misses with a double jab
and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# Prophet scores with a jab to the body. Fairbanks lands with a cross. Fairbanks's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fairbanks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Fairbanks lands with a hook. Prophet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Prophet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Prophet moves into the clinch. Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Prophet. Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet gets through Fairbanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Prophet looking to slow down the pace here. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head. Prophet scores with a shot to the side of Fairbanks's head. Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Prophet breaks from the clinch.
Prophet lands a body shot.
Prophet dips to his left and cracks Fairbanks with an uppercut! Fairbanks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fairbanks misses with a straight right. Fairbanks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fairbanks blocks a low kick nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses. Prophet wants to clinch. Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fairbanks shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Fairbanks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Prophet tried to counter with a leg kick but Fairbanks avoided it.#T4# Fairbanks walks into a stiff left hand from Prophet. Fairbanks slips under a jab. Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prophet. It seemed like Fairbanks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jab from Prophet. Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there. Fairbanks misses the shot to the body. Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Fairbanks scores with a nice strike. Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fairbanks cracks Prophet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Prophet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairbanks. Fairbanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it. Fairbanks takes a swing at Prophet's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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# Fairbanks throws out a powerful jab. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairbanks. Prophet misses the jab. Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Fairbanks throws a right hand that misses
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fairbanks scores with a sloppy right hand. Prophet should have avoided that one. Prophet slips under a jab from Fairbanks. Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses. Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss! Fairbanks misses with a looping left. Prophet throws a solid leg kick but Fairbanks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prophet. Fairbanks throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet misses with a hook. Fairbanks misses with a straight left. Fairbanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fairbanks takes one to the chin there.#T1# Fairbanks takes a swing at Prophet's ribcage but misses. Prophet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Prophet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Prophet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though. Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Prophet ducks down to avoid it. Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice jab. Fairbanks throws a right and a left that Prophet avoids nicely. Prophet fails in his attempt to clinch. Prophet misses with a low kick as Fairbanks jumps back. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely straight right hand! Prophet misses with a straight left. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2# Fairbanks lands with a straight right. Prophet didn't see that one coming. Fairbanks moves out of range of the body kick. Prophet cracks Fairbanks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fairbanks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fairbanks throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Prophet swings for the body but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks throws out a counter right but Prophet avoids it with no problem. A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target. Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. Fairbanks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jab, jab by Fairbanks - just one landing. Fairbanks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fairbanks misses with a hook. Prophet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Prophet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Prophet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Prophet blocks a jab. Fairbanks 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. Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. #T3# Fairbanks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fairbanks misses with a right hand and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fairbanks connects with a looping right hand.
Prophet slips under a jab from Fairbanks. Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Prophet throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet scores with a kick to the body.
Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks. Jab by Fairbanks. A decent looking cross lands there for Prophet. Fairbanks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fairbanks misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - Fairbanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet throws out a powerful jab. Fairbanks misses with a jab to the body
and Prophet counters with a solid body kick. Fairbanks with a jab.#T4# Prophet lands a right hook to the body.
Prophet lands with a shot to the body. Prophet lands a body shot.
Prophet takes one on the button. Fairbanks misses with a few strikes there.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fairbanks scores with a jab to the head.
Prophet scores with a jab to the head.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet throws a good cross that connects.
Fairbanks connects with a single shot there. Prophet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbanks is just out of range. Prophet scores with a body shot.
Fairbanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prophet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Fairbanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Prophet lands with a good body shot. Fairbanks walks into a jab. Fairbanks walks into a left hand. #ROC# Fairbanks is rocked! Fairbanks tries to move into range but Prophet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fairbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Prophet finish him? Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook. Prophet circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fairbanks to the canvas! Fairbanks doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Prophet keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Jostrzebski lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A telegraphed right hand from Jostrzebski misses the target. Prophet moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes. Jostrzebski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jostrzebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Prophet throws out a powerful jab. Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lil Wayne Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight. Jostrzebski moves away from the strike by Prophet. Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prophet was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski. Some bone on bone action there as Jostrzebski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Donk. Prophet catches Jostrzebski right on the button with a cross. Jostrzebski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jostrzebski there as he acknowledges the shot. Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Jostrzebski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Prophet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jostrzebski with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Prophet there. Prophet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Prophet is looking to slow Jostrzebski down with leg kicks. Prophet connects with the punch. Jostrzebski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prophet. #T1# Jostrzebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. We've been informed that Jostrzebski 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. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Prophet tries a low kick but Jostrzebski avoids it. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jostrzebski.
Prophet connects with a jab. Jostrzebski moves out of range of the strikes. A combination from Prophet does no damage. Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prophet to score with a decent uppercut. Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Prophet avoids the punch easily. Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Prophet slips the punch. Jostrzebski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Jostrzebski blocks the body kick.
Prophet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jostrzebski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jostrzebski throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Jostrzebski. Beautiful body shot. 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! Prophet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prophet was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski. Prophet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jostrzebski jabs Prophet to the body, keeping him at a distance. Prophet misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Jostrzebski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Prophet throws the left hand but Jostrzebski avoids the punch easily. Jostrzebski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jostrzebski misses with a looping right. Jostrzebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. Jostrzebski misses the jab. Prophet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Prophet throws a jab when Jostrzebski was well out of range. Prophet throws a hook but Jostrzebski avoids it easily. Jostrzebski scores with a sloppy right hand. Prophet should have avoided that one. Prophet avoids the body shot from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jostrzebski slips a straight right by Prophet. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jostrzebski has time to react. A nice combination there by Jostrzebski.
#T3# Prophet moves forwards but Jostrzebski connects with a nice, crisp jab. A big left from Jostrzebski misses. Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski misses with a looping left. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Jostrzebski thows a left - swing and a miss! Jostrzebski slips under a jab. Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Jostrzebski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Prophet throws a jab when Jostrzebski was well out of range. Jostrzebski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Prophet moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes. Prophet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jostrzebski. A quick step to the side and Prophet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Jostrzebski does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jostrzebski! But no joy. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jostrzebski.
Prophet tries to clinch up but Jostrzebski circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Jostrzebski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jostrzebski throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. Jostrzebski lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostrzebski. Prophet thuds his right hand into Jostrzebski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostrzebski. Prophet throws the left hand but Jostrzebski avoids the punch easily. Prophet lands with a nice combination. Jostrzebski backs away looking to recover. A jab lands there for Prophet. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Jostrzebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jostrzebski misses the jab. Prophet jabs Jostrzebski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Prophet throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Prophet closes the distance and clinches. Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Prophet. Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prophet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jostrzebski. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Prophet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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# Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far. Jostrzebski cracks Prophet with a good jab. Prophet avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Prophet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jostrzebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prophet - that will leave a mark!
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Jostrzebski fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Prophet misses. Jostrzebski jabs Prophet to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jostrzebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Jostrzebski slips a straight right by Prophet. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Jostrzebski ducks down to avoid it. Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Jostrzebski ducks down to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet blocks a jab. Jostrzebski misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Prophet connects with a body shot.#T1# Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jostrzebski slips a straight right by Prophet. Jostrzebski walks into a jab. Jostrzebski cracks Prophet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jostrzebski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet is looking to counter punch. Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Jostrzebski moves away and avoids it. Jostrzebski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Prophet lands a nice shot to the body.
Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Jostrzebski swings widly with a right hand
and Prophet counters with a nice uppercut. Prophet tries to clinch up and Jostrzebski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jostrzebski moves out of range of the strikes. Prophet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostrzebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet.#T2# Prophet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jostrzebski misses with a looping right. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jostrzebski misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jostrzebski checks a leg kick. Jostrzebski looks to throw the jab but Prophet is out of range. Jostrzebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jostrzebski misses with a left hand and Prophet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jostrzebski thinking. Good exchange - Prophet coming out on top. Jostrzebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Prophet cracks Jostrzebski with an open hand slap. Nice jab there from Prophet. Jostrzebski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prophet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jostrzebski scrambles back to his feet. Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prophet was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski. Prophet scores with a nice head shot. Prophet wants to clinch up but Jostrzebski keeps it at a distance.#T3# Prophet scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Prophet. Jostrzebski throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Prophet tries to clinch up. Prophet gets off balance looking for a body kick and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Jostrzebski misses the target. Jostrzebski connects with a crisp jab. Jostrzebski misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Prophet half committed to a counter leg kick. Jostrzebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prophet misses with a wild body shot. Prophet needs to keep his hands up - Jostrzebski had a free shot at his head there. Jostrzebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Prophet misses. Jostrzebski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prophet. A swing and a miss from Prophet. Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Prophet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jostrzebski manages to avoid it. Jostrzebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prophet. Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Jostrzebski 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. Jostrzebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet cracks a nice hook into Jostrzebski's ribs. Jostrzebski defending well as Prophet loads up on a big left hand. Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prophet.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jostrzebski moves away. Jostrzebski misses the shot to the body. Jostrzebski misses with a looping right. Jostrzebski throws a right hand that Prophet ducks under and follows up with a left that Prophet also avoids with ease. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostrzebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Jostrzebski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jostrzebski needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there. Jostrzebski avoids the body shot from Prophet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prophet.
Prophet jabs Jostrzebski right on the nose. Jostrzebski blinks but takes it well. Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. 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# Prophet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jostrzebski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Prophet misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Jostrzebski cracks Prophet with a good jab. Prophet misses with a body shot.
Prophet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circle momentarily. Jostrzebski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jostrzebski throws a body punch but Prophet moves out of range. Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Jostrzebski ducks down to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jostrzebski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Jostrzebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jostrzebski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight right. Jostrzebski misses with a wild body shot. Jostrzebski takes a swing at Prophet's ribcage but misses. Prophet slips a jab and a cross from Jostrzebski.
#CL# Prophet clinches. Prophet is struggling to control the position. A nice right hand lands inside from Jostrzebski. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski. #BC# Prophet breaks from the clinch.
Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Prophet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jostrzebski.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Prophet stuns Jostrzebski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Prophet feints and then cracks Jostrzebski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jostrzebski down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet slips under a jab from Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab. Jostrzebski misses with a looping right. Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet throws a big shot that misses. Jostrzebski misses with a straight left. Prophet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jostrzebski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prophet connects with a crisp jab. Prophet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Jostrzebski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jostrzebski swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Prophet counter with a right hand. Jostrzebski walks into a left hand. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prophet, right into the meat.
Prophet slips a straight right by Jostrzebski. Jostrzebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prophet on the wrong end of a nice jab. Prophet defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand. Prophet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jostrzebski. Prophet connects with the punch. Prophet takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jostrzebski! But no joy. Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. 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! Prophet throws a leg kick but Jostrzebski moved away. Prophet staying out of range there. Prophet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Prophet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jostrzebski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Prophet dodges the punch combination from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it. Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. Prophet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Prophet misses the target. Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet thinks about countering with a body kick. Prophet throws a hook but Jostrzebski avoids it easily. Jostrzebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Prophet misses the target. Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot. Prophet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prophet, right into the meat.
Prophet throws a nice looking combination but Jostrzebski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Prophet jabs Jostrzebski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Prophet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Prophet connects with a body shot. Joseph Jostrzebski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Prophet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jostrzebski throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it.
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 The Prophet. Well Prophet 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE 9
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Prophet looks to throw a body kick and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Manuel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Manuel misses with an uppercut. Prophet lands a jab. Prophet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Prophet takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Manuel. Prophet scores with a body shot.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. Manuel slips under a jab. It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A shot to the body from Prophet misses and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Manuel misses with a straight right. Manuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a stiff right hand. Prophet lands the left hand.#T1# Prophet misses with an uppercut. Prophet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel. Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Prophet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Prophet swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab. Prophet throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range. Prophet takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses. Prophet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Prophet ducks down to avoid it. Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manuel checks it well. A jab from Manuel misses. Prophet throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.#T2# Prophet misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet misses with a hook. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manuel digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs. Prophet tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance. Prophet misses with a left hand enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab. Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel. Nice defenses there by Manuel. Prophet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manuel. Manuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice defenses there by Prophet. Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel. Prophet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Prophet misses with a left hand and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut. Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. A shot to the liver by Prophet. Beautiful body shot. Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel cracks Prophet with a right hand to the side of the head. Manuel connects with the punch.#ROC2# Prophet is rocked! Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Oh Prophet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target. Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Prophet. Prophet seems to have got his legs back now. Manuel 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. Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss! Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel. Manuel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prophet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it.#T4# Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prophet. Prophet swings away with a leg kick that misses. Prophet swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prophet.
Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range. Manuel throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manuel throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Manuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Manuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Good leg kick by Prophet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Prophet throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Manuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prophet with a body shot. Prophet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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 The Prophet will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Decent striking displayed by Prophet there. Manuel throws out a powerful jab. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range. Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Manuel throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. Prophet misses with a left hand and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good shot there by Prophet. Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand! A solid leg kick lands there for Prophet.
Prophet misses with a body punch
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand. Prophet with a nice cross. Prophet staying out of range there. 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! Manuel slips under a jab from Prophet. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Prophet misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Manuel lands with a cross. Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet misses the body punch and Manuel counters with a huge left! Prophet is in big trouble! He's backing up but Manuel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Prophet from any more damage. A dominating finish by Manuel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel! Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion! An out of breath Peter Manuel 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:
DARE 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Prophet cracks Temirov with an open hand slap. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Temirov is landing a low percentage of strikes. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prophet throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range. Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prophet slips under a jab from Temirov. Temirov misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Temirov moves out of range of the strikes. Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Temirov looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Prophet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Prophet thuds his right hand into Temirov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet misses with a left hand and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy left from Prophet finds it's target. Temirov connects with a right hand. Prophet shakes it off. Prophet lands a body shot.
Temirov tries to bum rush Prophet with a series of wild strikes but Prophet uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.#CL2# Prophet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Prophet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prophet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Temirov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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! Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Prophet throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and moves out of range. Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Prophet looks to throw a body kick and Temirov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Prophet loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch. Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov. Prophet scores with a jab to the head.
Prophet misses with a hook. Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. Prophet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prophet. Prophet misses with a body shot.
Temirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Temirov scores with a jab. Prophet acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Prophet misses the shot to the body. #T3# Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet. Temirov throws a big shot that misses. Prophet moves out of range as Temirov strikes. Prophet lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Temirov throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Prophet misses the jab. Temirov throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. Prophet cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs. Prophet is looking to land body kicks. Prophet throws a body shot but no joy. A decent looking cross lands there for Temirov. Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from Prophet.
Prophet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Temirov misses with a straight left. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Temirov moves away from the strike by Prophet. Temirov looks to throw the jab but Prophet is out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big right from Prophet misses. Temirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Temirov swinging wildly here.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Prophet.
Temirov lands a head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Temirov misses the jab. Prophet defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand. Temirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prophet scores with a hook to the body. Temirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Prophet will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Prophet jabs at Temirov's body. Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Prophet lands on the inside with an uppercut. Temirov tries to circle away but Prophet has him pinned against the cage. Prophet lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet. Temirov has had enough of the clinch but Prophet keeps him there for the moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Temirov is rocked! Prophet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now. Temirov is trying to push Prophet away but Prophet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Temirov takes a shot to the head. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prophet presses Temirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Prophet. #T1# Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Prophet scores with a nice short uppercut. Temirov tries to circle away but Prophet has him pinned against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Prophet.
Prophet lands a right hand. Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling him. Temirov throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Prophet. Prophet lands an uppercut. Prophet has Temirov pressed against the cage, preventing Temirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Still in the clinch, Prophet scores with a nice short uppercut. Prophet prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch. Temirov takes a shot to the head. Temirov tries to circle away but Prophet has him pinned against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Temirov is looking to break free of the clinch but Prophet has double underhooks. Temirov tries to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling the position. #T2# Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Temirov tries to circle away but Prophet has him pinned against the cage. Prophet tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Temirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temirov is trying to push Prophet away but Prophet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Temirov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Temirov is trying to push Prophet away but Prophet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Prophet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends Prophet's belly button to the back. Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prophet has time to react.#T3##CL2# Prophet closes the distance and clinches. Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov. Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards. Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Prophet scores with a hook to the body. Temirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. A big right from Temirov misses. Prophet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Temirov rather than just go for the knockout. Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prophet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temirov at a distance.
Temirov misses with a straight left. #CL2# Prophet rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Prophet lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Prophet keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Prophet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. Temirov has had enough of the clinch but Prophet keeps him there for the moment. Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Temirov blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Prophet.
#BC# Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Temirov blocks a jab. Prophet lands a right hook to the body.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Prophet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Prophet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. Temirov swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Temirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Temirov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Temirov jabs at Prophet's body. Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Temirov finds it's way through Prophet's defenses. Prophet cracks Temirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Temirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Prophet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though. A shot to the liver by Prophet. Beautiful body shot. Prophet moves away from the strike by Temirov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Temirov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Prophet.
Good exchange - Temirov coming out on top. Temirov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Temirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Prophet misses with a straight left. #CL2# Prophet pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet lands a shoulder strike. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Temirov tries to break free but Prophet pushes him back against the cage. Prophet keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Prophet presses Temirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling him. Prophet trying to stall but Temirov improves his position.
Prophet works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches. Temirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Prophet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prophet working aggressively here.
#BC# Temirov breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Prophet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Prophet slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Prophet cracks Temirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Prophet sizes up Temirov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prophet avoids the body shot from Temirov.
A swing and a miss from Prophet. Temirov misses with a hook
and Prophet counters with a big right hand! Oh Temirov is in trouble here! Prophet follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet! The Prophet is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Prophet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Charles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prophet. Prophet obviously looking to wear him down.
Charles tries to move into range but Prophet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Prophet misses. Prophet works the jab nicely. Prophet misses with a low kick. Charles tries to counter by clinching up but Prophet breaks away and moves out of range. Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Prophet swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Charles 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. Charles needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses. Prophet misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Charles is looking to counter the offense by Prophet and move into the clinch. Prophet misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely. #T1# Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Charles counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Prophet - that landed with a thud.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Charles avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Prophet stalling in the clinch but Charles improves position. Prophet is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Prophet misses with a body punch.
Charles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prophet.
Charles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Charles jumps guard but Prophet stands there with Charles around his waist. Charles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles blocking some punches.
#T2# Prophet tries to break the clinch but Charles is controlling the position. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Prophet lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet gets through Charles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Prophet lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Charles jumps guard.
Prophet wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. Charles pulls Prophet in to control the position. Prophet wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T3# Charles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Charles working a defensive guard but Prophet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Prophet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working. You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. My spies in Boyz II Men inform me that Prophet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Prophet controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Prophet keeps moving and retains side control. Charles wants to control but Prophet postures up. Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Prophet taking a breather here. Charles sneaks back into half guard. Prophet uses his free foot to push down on Charles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Charles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that 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. #R2# Prophet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Prophet tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Prophet manages to avoid the attempt. Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prophet manages to circle out of the way. Prophet throws a leg kick but Charles checks it. Charles moves out of range as Prophet strikes. Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A jab from Prophet misses. Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Prophet scores with the left hand. Charles knows he should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.#T1# Prophet misses the shot to the body. Prophet throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Prophet has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Charles tries to pull guard but Prophet holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charles backwards. Prophet lands with a left to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Prophet throws a head punch that misses. Prophet managing to block the knees to the body from Charles.
Charles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prophet smiles and moves away.
The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2# Prophet rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Charles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Charles.
Charles fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet stalling against the cage.
Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Charles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Charles pulls Prophet in close to his closed guard and prevents Prophet from doing any damage or advancing position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Charles'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. Prophet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prophet being controlled here momentarily. Prophet wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Charles has Prophet pulled in close to control his posture. Prophet wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A big right from Prophet misses. Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Charles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Prophet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Prophet misses with a looping left. Prophet lands with a good body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Prophet throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.#CL# Charles gets a clinch. Prophet is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Prophet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Prophet avoids the body shot from Charles.
It seemed like Prophet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Prophet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prophet throws out the jab. Prophet misses with a wild body shot. Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Prophet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Prophet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charles under the eye. Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Prophet throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily. Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it. Charles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prophet. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Charles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away. Prophet's corner calls for a 1-2. Prophet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Prophet misses with a straight right. Prophet lands with a good body shot. Charles on the wrong end of a nice hook. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Charles tries to counter by clinching up but Prophet breaks away and moves out of range. Prophet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it. Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prophet manages to circle out of the way. The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Prophet throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Prophet ducks under a wild hook from Charles. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Prophet looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely. Charles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prophet. Prophet throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prophet misses with a straight right. Prophet lunges at Charles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charles's hand. Charles slips a jab from Prophet. Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet. Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prophet misses with an uppercut. As Prophet tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Prophet manages to avoid the attempt. Prophet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Charles backs up against the cage.
#T3# Prophet misses the shot to the body. Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Charles avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2# Charles gets tackled into the cage by Prophet. Prophet maintains the clinch. Charles avoiding damage.
Charles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Charles wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Charles wants to take the fight to the mat but Prophet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Prophet leaning his opponent against the cage. Charles 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 Mike Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Charles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prophet walks away with a smile on his face. Charles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Prophet lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Prophet gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mike Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Prophet avoiding damage as Charles throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Prophet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
DARE 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy. Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickolson should have avoided that one. Nickolson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prophet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice shot lands for Prophet. Nickolson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Prophet lands a leg kick that knocks Nickolson off balance momentarily. Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss! Nickolson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickolson is just out of range. Nickolson throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prophet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickolson misses with a body shot.
Prophet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Prophet slips under a jab. Prophet tries to clinch but Nickolson moves out of range. Nickolson jabs at Prophet's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet wants to clinch up but Nickolson keeps it at a distance. A little jabbing left from Nickolson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy. Nickolson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Prophet lands the left hand. Nickolson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nickolson walks into a straight right hand from Prophet. Nickolson misses with a wild body shot. Prophet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nickolson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nickolson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Prophet thuds his shin into the meat of Nickolson's side. Prophet jabs at Nickolson's body. Nickolson looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Nickolson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nickolson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Prophet with a nice cross. Prophet's corner calls for a 1-2. Prophet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Prophet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Nickolson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prophet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Prophet moves away from the strike by Nickolson. Prophet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Prophet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickolson counters with a left to the body. Nice jab there from Prophet. Prophet scores with a jab. Nickolson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Prophet lands the left hand. Nickolson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Prophet counters by moving into the clinch. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Nickolson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Nickolson wants to get back to striking at distance but Prophet won't allow it.
Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickolson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nickolson is trying to maintain a safe position but Prophet gets an underhook and turns Nickolson into the cage. Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickolsons head. #BC# Prophet manages to break the clinch.
Nickolson misses with a jab to the body
and Prophet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A jab lands there for Prophet. Prophet with a nice cross. Prophet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prophet there as he acknowledges the shot. Prophet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nickolson tries to move into range but Prophet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickolson is just out of range. Prophet lands with a straight right. Nickolson didn't see that one coming. Prophet slips a jab from Nickolson. Nickolson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickolson misses with an uppercut. Prophet saw that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big left from Nickolson misses. Prophet connects with a single shot there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prophet. Nickolson throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Prophet misses with a body punch
letting Nickolson counter with a right hand. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nickolson looks to score with a jab to the body but Prophet is just out of range. Nickolson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Prophet lands a body shot.
Prophet looks to land a combination but Nickolson avoids it well. Prophet missing with a left hand there. Nickolson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nickolson takes one on the button. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Nickolson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nickolson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Prophet dodges the punch combination from Nickolson.
Prophet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nickolson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Prophet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickolson. Nickolson swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round. That's time! Prophet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nickolson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickolson avoids the body shot from Prophet.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Nickolson is out of range. Prophet digs a good hook to Nickolson's body.
Nickolson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickolson was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. A nice inside leg kick there by Prophet. That's going to slow Nickolson down. Prophet lands the left hand. Prophet cracks Nickolson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nickolson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickolson is just out of range. The fighters circling - Nickolson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet staying out of range there. Nickolson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Prophet misses with a body shot.
Prophet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickolson can do to turn this around? Nickolson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nickolson misses with a left hand and Prophet counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Nickolson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Prophet connects with a right hand. Nickolson shakes it off. Nickolson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickolson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Nickolson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL# and Prophet moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Nickolson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prophet misses with some punches.
Nickolson prevents a body shot from Prophet. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Nickolson is trying to force a seperation but Prophet has the dominant position. Nickolson blocking some punches.
Nickolson tries to break free but Prophet pushes him back against the cage. Prophet working aggressively here.
Nickolson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet.#T2# Prophet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Nickolson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Nickolson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nickolson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickolson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prophet counters with a right hand to the body. Nickolson misses with an uppercut. Prophet saw that one coming. Nickolson throws a hook but Prophet blocks it. Nickolson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prophet. Prophet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prophet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickolson. That did some damage! Nickolson ducks right into an uppercut from Prophet. Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Prophet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prophet.#T3# Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Nickolson controls the action.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickolson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Prophet. Nickolson just leaning against Prophet, taking a breather. Nickolson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prophet. Nickolson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nickolson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nickolson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prophet is keeping busy. Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prophet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nickolson after a bit of a struggle. Nickolson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nickolson tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nickolson working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nickolson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Nickolson controls the action.
Nickolson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Prophet lands an uppercut.#BC# Prophet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nickolson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy. Prophet is looking to counter punch. Nice uppercut lands for Prophet. That snapped Nickolson's head back.
Prophet connects with the punch. Nickolson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prophet scores with a nice head shot. Prophet lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Prophet slips a straight right by Nickolson. Nickolson looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range. Prophet misses the shot to the body. Prophet misses the jab. Nickolson digs a good hook to Prophet's body.
Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickolson. Prophet defending well as Nickolson loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Nickolson misses its intended target. Prophet cracks Nickolson with an open hand slap. Prophet throws a hook but Nickolson blocks it. Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Nickolson's shoulder, as Nickolson tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet swings for the body but Nickolson moves out of range.
Prophet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Prophet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nickolson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# Prophet misses the shot to the body. Nickolson cracks Prophet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nickolson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nickolson throws a body punch but Prophet moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
Nickolson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet lands a head shot. Prophet blocks a jab. Nickolson throws a looping overhand right but Prophet ducks down to avoid it. Prophet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nickolson tries to move into range but Prophet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nickolson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Prophet is looking to counter punch. Nickolson throws a hook to the side of Prophet's head but Prophet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nickolson thuds his right hand into Prophet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nickolson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prophet. Vike Nickolson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Prophet moves out of range as Nickolson strikes. A quick step to the side and Prophet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nickolson misses with a straight right. Nickolson throws a shot to the body.
Prophet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nickolson misses with a looping left. A left lands for Prophet. Nickolson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nickolson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Prophet connects with a crisp jab. Nickolson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nickolson throws a jab when Prophet was well out of range. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far. Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickolson. Nickolson throws an overhand right that lands on Prophet's shoulder, as Prophet tries to avoid the shot. Nickolson misses with a wild body shot. Prophet lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Nickolson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Nickolson. Prophet misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickolson misses. Nickolson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Prophet scores with a hook to the body. Nickolson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Prophet cracks Nickolson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Nickolson misses the target. Prophet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickolson under the eye. Prophet moves out of range of the strikes. Nickolson misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Nickolson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prophet to score with a decent uppercut. Prophet scores with a shot to the body.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A jab from Nickolson misses. Nickolson walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Nickolson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickolson throws a poor cross that misses
and Prophet counters with a leg kick. Nickolson lands a jab to the nose. Prophet's corner calls for a 1-2. Prophet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Prophet throws a leg kick which misses Nickolson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickolson tries to avoid it. Nickolson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickolson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a nice uppercut. Prophet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickolson's hands. A punch lands to the side of Nickolson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL# Prophet has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nickolson digs a right hand underneath Prophet's ribcage. Prophet let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Nickolson fails to land. Nickolson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet showed his dominance in that final round. Well Prophet 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Kilju shoots in and gets a takedown into Prophet's guard. Prophet trying to control the position here. Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kilju chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prophet holds on and takes a little breather. Prophet wants to control the position but Kilju says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Prophet gets full guard.#T1# Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kilju's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Prophet looking to control.
#SUB# Prophet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well. Kilju wants to stand but Prophet has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kilju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Prophet controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Prophet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Prophet missing with a left hand there. Kilju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2# Kilju gets a double leg takedown into Prophet's guard. Kilju works over Prophet with some ground and pound from guard. Prophet has control of Kilju's left arm, preventing Kilju from doing any damage. Kilju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Prophet keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully. #T3# Kilju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Prophet working a defensive guard here.
Kilju content to stall in guard here. Prophet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kilju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prophet sprawls well. Prophet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilju gets slowly back to his feet. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Prophet throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Kilju throws a fast counter high kick but Prophet manages to duck under it in time. Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Prophet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Prophet misses with a low kick.
Prophet scores with a jab. Kilju fails with the takedown and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Kilju takes the fight into the clinch. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 The Prophet will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kilju is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prophet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Prophet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilju at a distance.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet. Kilju is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Kilju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prophet, pushing him back against the cage. Kilju tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kilju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prophet to keep the fight standing. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju is trying to force a seperation but Prophet has the dominant position. Kilju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju stalling in the clinch but Prophet improves position. #TD2# Kilju jumps into guard, dragging Prophet to the mat.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet advances position into side control!#T1# Prophet wants to control but Kilju is keeping him busy. Prophet working the head and body with strikes. Prophet trying to control the position but Kilju is working away. Kilju wants to control but Prophet postures up. Prophet trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom. Kilju can't do much from the bottom here. Prophet trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Prophet controls the position from side control. Prophet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kilju is trying to improve his position. Kilju wants to control but Prophet postures up. Prophet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around? Prophet is looking to take a break and control but Kilju is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Prophet working away. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3# Kilju is letting Prophet control him for a moment. Prophet working away.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Prophet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prophet wants it to stay on the feet. Prophet swings for the body but Kilju moves out of range.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Kilju drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kilju trying to control but Prophet is working from the bottom. Prophet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# Kilju trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prophet's guard. Prophet pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage. Kilju distracts Prophet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kilju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kilju wants to pass the guard but Prophet is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Kilju closes the distance and clinches up with Prophet, looking for a takedown. Kilju pushes Prophet against the cage but Prophet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away. Kilju is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nice takedown defense from Prophet. No joy for Kilju on that attempt. Kilju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilju there as he acknowledges the shot. Kilju shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Prophet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Kilju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilju walks into a jab. Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Kilju gets a clinch. A short uppercut from Prophet. Kilju blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet lands a shot to the body. Kilju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prophet smiles and moves away.
Prophet darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Kilju takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Kilju moves forwards but Prophet connects with a nice, crisp jab. Prophet looks to land a left hand but Kilju moved out of range nicely. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prophet. Prophet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2# Kilju has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilju missing with knees to the body.
Prophet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilju takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Prophet lands with a left to the head. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilju. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prophet pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Prophet moves into range and connects with a jab. Kilju wants to clinch. Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Kilju closes the distance and pushes Prophet back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prophet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prophet thuds a left hand into Kilju's body. Prophet throws the left hand but Kilju avoids the punch easily. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
Kilju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prophet's waist but Prophet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilju off to one side. Kilju drops his hands momentarily and Prophet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Prophet tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it. Prophet scores with a jab. Kilju acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2# Kilju feints and as Prophet raises his hands in defense, Kilju changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Prophet trying to keep a closed guard but Kilju is proving a slippery customer.
Prophet controlling Kilju's posture. Tuju Kilju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Prophet wants to stand but Kilju is controlling the position. Prophet pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage. Prophet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. #T4# Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuju Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far. Kilju throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Prophet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilju eats them both and turns towards Prophet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilju. No luck for Kilju with that takedown attempt. The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far. Prophet misses with a wild body shot. Prophet throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kilju misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prophet, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A left lands for Pettaway. Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pettaway misses the shot to the body. No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prophet throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily. A combination from Pettaway does no damage. Prophet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've been informed that Pettaway 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. Prophet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pettaway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prophet scrambles back to his feet. Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely. Prophet misses with a low kick. Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Prophet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses. Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it. Pettaway throws a head punch that misses. Pettaway throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Prophet on the inside. #T1# Pettaway being controlled against the cage. Pettaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Pettaway lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Prophet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Pettaway rushes Prophet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Pettaway. Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Pettaway blocks a body shot from Prophet. Prophet stalling in the clinch but Pettaway improves position. Prophet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside. Prophet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head. Prophet working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pettaway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Prophet as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Pettaway blocks a body shot from Prophet. Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Prophet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. Still in the clinch, Prophet scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Pettaway on the inside. Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet lands a shoulder strike. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettaway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prophet's brow. Pettaway misses with some punches.
Pettaway digs a right hand into Prophet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prophet's gas tank. #T3# Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prophets head. Pettaway lands a knee to the body.
Prophet scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Prophet pushes Pettaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. #T4# Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pettaway tries to land knees in the clinch but Prophet avoids the damage to the body. Pettaway working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pettaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. Pettaway misses with some punches.
Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Pettaway misses with the head strike.
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prophets head. Pettaway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet scores with a nice hook to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters up against the cage, Pettaway throws an elbow but misses. Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Prophet lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Pettaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pettaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Prophet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Prophet dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pettaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pettaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice cross by Prophet. Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it. Prophet throws a jab when Pettaway was well out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Prophet misses with a straight right. Pettaway looks to land a combination but Prophet avoids it well. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely. Pettaway throws a series of punches but Prophet moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Prophet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. #T1# Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Pettaway controls the action.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet just leaning against Pettaway, taking a breather. Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pettaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Prophet gets an underhook and turns Pettaway into the cage. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. Pettaway takes a shot to the head. Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to land knees in the clinch but Prophet avoids the damage to the body. Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettaway. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway. Prophet avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body.
#T2# Pettaway missing with knees to the body.
Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pettaway misses with some punches.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. #BC# Prophet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pettaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Prophet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pettaway on the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet. Pettaway throws a body kick that misses. Pettaway throws a body punch but Prophet moves out of range. Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Pettaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target. Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.#T3# Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. Pettaway tries to work over Prophet's front leg with a kick but Prophet checks it. Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prophet.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away. Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
Pettaway staying out of range there. Prophet wants to slow Pettaway down by chopping away at his legs. Pettaway swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pettaway connects with a body shot. Some bone on bone action there as Pettaway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away. Prophet tests Pettaway's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prophet connects with a right hand. Pettaway shakes it off. Pettaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettaway checks it well. #T4# Pettaway wants to land a leg kick but Prophet is out of range. Prophet is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prophet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway. Prophet connects with a body shot. Prophet lands a right hook to the body.
Pettaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Prophet thumps Pettaway with a low kick. Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prophet paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pettaway scores with a nice right hand.
Prophet digs a good body shot into Pettaway's ribs. Pettaway punishes Prophet's body with a nice straight punch. Pettaway with a nice cross. Prophet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prophet slips under a jab from Pettaway. As Pettaway tries to get set, Prophet tries to push him back and clinch up but Pettaway manages to avoid the attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
Pettaway misses the jab. Pettaway throws a big shot that misses. Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettaway should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Pettaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pettaway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettaway. Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely. Pettaway blocks a jab. Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Prophet slips a jab and a cross from Pettaway.
Pettaway scores with a leg kick.
Prophet misses with a low kick. Pettaway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet counters with an outside leg kick.
Pettaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pettaway misses with a double jab.
It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Prophet drives through and clinches with Pettaway against the cage.
Pettaway looks to throw an elbow but misses. Prophet misses with some punches.
Pettaway lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Pettaway fails to land. Pettaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Pettaway looking to slow down the pace here. Prophet blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet looking to slow down the pace here. Pettaway trying to stall but Prophet improves his position.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Prophet blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway. Pettaway looking to slow down the pace here. Pettaway working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway. Prophet looking to slow down the pace here. Pettaway scores with a shot to the side of Prophet's head. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pettaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. Prophet scores with a shoulder strike. Pettaway lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway. Prophet lands a body punch. Prophet misses with the head strike.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pettaway controlling the action here for a moment.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway. Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway. Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pettaway working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Prophet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Herschel Pettaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pettaway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway! A very excited looking Herschel Pettaway 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.
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Event:
RFC 38: Fools Gold
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Prophet. Prophet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Prophet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorton manages to avoid it. Prophet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Prophet misses the body punch #TD2# and Thorton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prophet won't be happy with that. Thorton working away.#SUB2# Thorton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thorton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Prophet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Thorton is looking to take a break and control but Prophet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Thorton working the ground and pound. Thorton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Prophet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Prophet tries to buck Thorton off but Thorton is having none of it. Thorton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Prophet stops Thorton from passing to mount. #SUB2# Thorton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prophet, who protects the arm well. Prophet is looking for a sweep.#T2# Prophet can't do much from the bottom here. Prophet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thorton connects with a decent elbow. Thorton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Thorton working the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Prophet's face as Thorton controls the position. Thorton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Prophet tries to bench press Thorton off him but Thorton keeps the position. Thorton scores with punches from side control. Thorton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prophet keeps working. Thorton working away.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thorton is looking to take a break and control but Prophet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Prophet tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thorton trying to control the action but Prophet is working from the bottom. Thorton working away.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thorton trying to control the position but Prophet is working away. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Prophet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A big right from Prophet misses. Thorton misses with an uppercut
and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thorton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prophet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Thorton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Prophet moves into the clinch. Prophet scores with a shoulder strike. Thorton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prophet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside. Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Thorton.
Thorton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 The Prophet will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Thorton swats away the attempt to clinch by Prophet. Prophet tries to score with a low kick but Thorton moves his leg out of the way. Thorton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Prophet tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Thorton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Prophet as Thorton shoots in. Prophet scores with a hook to the body. Thorton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thorton throws a hook but Prophet avoids it easily. Prophet lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thorton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Prophet jabs Thorton right on the nose. Thorton blinks but takes it well. Prophet scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorton doesn't seem phased though. Thorton shoots in but Prophet avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Prophet scores with a hook. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thorton throws a big shot that misses. Thorton drops his hands momentarily and Prophet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Prophet slips a straight right by Thorton. Thorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorton darts in looking for a takedown but Prophet gets double underhooks and turns Thorton into the cage. The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Thorton. Thorton moves out of range of the body kick from Prophet.
Prophet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Thorton dives in for a single leg takedown but Prophet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Prophet is looking to counter punch. Thorton connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thorton is defended easily by Prophet. It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Prophet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Prophet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Prophet lands the left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thorton misses with a hook. Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Thorton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prophet won't be happy with that. Prophet can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Thorton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thorton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Prophet wants to control but Thorton postures up. Prophet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Thorton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Nice strikes from Thorton there. Micky Thorton has got the better of the ground game so far. Prophet has his hands clasped together around Thorton's back. He's all about the action. Prophet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Thorton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prophet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thorton. #SUB# Prophet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Thorton controlling the action here.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thorton scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Prophet is not content to let Thorton control the position. Prophet wants to control but Thorton is keeping busy.
Prophet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Thorton winds up and cracks Prophet with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Thorton wants to control but Prophet is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Thorton slips a straight right by Prophet. Prophet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorton momentarily.
#TD2# Thorton dives in and scores a takedown into Prophet's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thorton wants to control from the top but Prophet keeps moving. Thorton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Prophet working a defensive guard here.
Prophet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thorton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thorton passes Prophet's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Prophet trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thorton manages to pass to mount!
Thorton lands a big elbow. #T1# Prophet holds of for dear life. Prophet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thorton raining down hammerfists from mount. Thorton tries to control but Prophet wriggling away. Thorton landing punches. Thorton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thorton lands a big elbow. The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Thorton looking to control and managing it successfully. Prophet wants to hold on but Thorton pushes him away. Prophet just holding on. Thorton looking to control but Prophet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Thorton controlling his opponent. Thorton with shots to the head and body - Prophet looks very uncomfortable down there. Prophet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Prophet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Thorton with shots to the head and body - Prophet looks very uncomfortable down there. Prophet wants to hold on but Thorton pushes him away. Thorton lands a heavy elbow. Prophet tries to lock up and control but Thorton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Thorton trying to control but Prophet is having none of it. Prophet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Prophet tries to hold on but Thorton postures up. Prophet is looking to improve his position but Thorton isn't that keen on the idea. Thorton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Thorton wants to control the pace but Prophet is squirming around nicely. Prophet tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thorton controlling from mount. Micky Thorton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Prophet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Micky Thorton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Prophet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
RFC 29: Flash Point
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh. A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Prophet lands with a good body shot. Prophet lands the left hand. Ozolinsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Ozolinsh swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet moves into range and connects with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet. Prophet misses with a straight right. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.#T1# Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prophet punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch. Prophet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Prophet works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook. Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ozolinsh staying out of range there. Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Prophet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. #T2# Prophet throws a half hearted mid kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh. A good leg kick by Prophet. Prophet jabs at Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. Prophet only half commits to the counter leg kick. Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Prophet misses the shot to the body. #T3# Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prophet, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab. Prophet lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range. Prophet throws a leg kick and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off. Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it. Prophet drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Prophet's corner calls for a 1-2. Prophet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Prophet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well. Ozolinsh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Prophet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prophet checks it well. Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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# Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh. Prophet lands a jab. Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ozolinsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prophet manages to circle out of the way. Ozolinsh staying out of range there. Prophet looks to land a body kick but Ozolinsh moved away. Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ozolinsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target. Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A big left from Ozolinsh misses. Prophet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride. Prophet throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Prophet misses with a straight right. #T1# Prophet connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet. Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Prophet avoids it. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Prophet misses with a straight left. Ozolinsh lands a head kick. Prophet smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prophet. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ozolinsh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Prophet missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Prophet avoided it. Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away. Prophet throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely. Prophet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prophet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Prophet is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks. Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick. Prophet digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs. Prophet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Prophet dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut! Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# A left lands for Ozolinsh. Prophet with a body punch. A glancing blow. An inside leg kick from Ozolinsh misses. Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Prophet. Prophet scores with a punch to the head. Prophet throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off. Prophet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Prophet scores with a body shot.
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
A big left from Prophet misses. #T4# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prophet checks a leg kick. Prophet avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Prophet misses the jab. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ozolinsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Prophet on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes. Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a body kick. Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Prophet lands with a good body shot. Prophet throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range. Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Prophet misses with a left hand and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prophet throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it. Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prophet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Prophet just manages to avoid it. Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Ozolinsh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prophet in his tracks. Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prophet 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. Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Prophet is rocked! Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1# Prophet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab. Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. Prophet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Prophet throws a leg kick and Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Prophet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Prophet throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Prophet only half commits. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh. A countering left hand to the body from Prophet misses. Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Prophet. Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Prophet throws out a powerful jab. Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Prophet moved away. The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Prophet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts. Prophet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prophet misses with a looping right. Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Prophet wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range. Prophet throws a leg kick that misses. Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy. Prophet throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem. Prophet misses the jab. Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Prophet's head. A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target. Prophet moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
#T3# Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prophet will feel that in the morning. Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off. Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there. Prophet misses with a straight right. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely. Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prophet moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prophet. Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4# Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolinsh blocks a jab. Ozolinsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prophet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozolinsh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Prophet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Prophet slaps the foot to one side. Prophet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Prophet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Prophet cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg. Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Prophet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Vicente ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Vicente avoids the body shot from Prophet.
Prophet throws a shot from downtown. Vicente moves away and avoids it. Prophet moves out of range of the body kick.#TD# Vicente shoots in and bounces Prophet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Vicente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prophet's guard. Prophet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicente in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Vicente is trying to work for a kimura but Prophet is defending well.
Prophet tries to get to full guard but Vicente has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Vicente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Vicente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Vicente content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Vicente is working for a kimura but Prophet is defending it quite comfortably.
Prophet wants to control but Vicente is keeping busy.
#SUB# Vicente is looking for a kimura here.
Vicente with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vicente trying to control the action but Prophet is working from the bottom. Still in half guard, Vicente seems content to control.#SUB# Vicente is working for a submission of some sort.
Prophet moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB# Vicente drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vicente jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Prophet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vicente is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prophet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Prophet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vicente. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Vicente thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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. Vicente wants to pass the guard but Prophet is keeping the position. Prophet trying to keep a closed guard but Vicente is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Vicente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vicente moves out of range as Prophet strikes.#CL# Vicente clinches. #TD# Vicente jumps into guard, dragging Prophet to the mat.
Prophet trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vicente 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# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Vicente is looking for a kimura but Prophet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicente to get the leverage. #SUB# Vicente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felicito Vicente dominated that 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. #R2# Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Vicente's shoulder, as Vicente tries to avoid the shot. An attempted straight right counter from Vicente misses the target. Prophet lunges at Vicente with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vicente's hand. A jab from Prophet misses. Vicente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prophet can do to turn this around? Prophet digs a good hook to Vicente's body.
Vicente shoots in and drives through. Prophet sprawls well. Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Vicente sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vicente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice jab there from Vicente. #TD# Vicente closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prophet did well to prevent Vicente getting side control.#SUB# Vicente is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prophet is trying to maintain the position but Vicente is very close to passing his half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Prophet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicente pulls his head out easily. Vicente wants to stand up but Prophet is controlling the position.
#T1##SUB# Vicente is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Prophet is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felicito Vicente! Felicito Vicente seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it. Good exchange - Prophet coming out on top. Prophet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight. Prophet scores with a jab. Trump acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Prophet connects with a body shot. Prophet misses with a leg kick and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target. Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Prophet takes a shot right to the bread basket. A big left from Prophet misses. A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand! Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a right hand to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prophet thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The fighters circle momentarily. Prophet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Prophet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Prophet looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range. Prophet misses the jab. Prophet throws a right hand that misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut. The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range. Prophet staying out of range there. Prophet looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range. A jab from Prophet misses. Prophet takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses. Trump throws out a counter right but Prophet avoids it with no problem. Trump ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Trump scores with a hook to the body. Prophet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Prophet darts in and clinches Trump up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet. #T2##TD2# Trump pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Prophet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Prophet trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Prophet is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3# Trump is controlling Prophet's posture. Prophet wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position. Trump keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. Trump is controlling Prophet's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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. Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Prophet. Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it. Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand. Prophet misses with a hook. Trump misses with an uppercut. Prophet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trump manages to circle out of the way. Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Trump. Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Prophet misses with a right hand and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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 The Prophet will probably get the nod. 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# Prophet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice shot lands for Trump. Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prophet counters with a right hand to the body. Prophet throws a leg kick and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Trump throws a body shot but no joy. Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Trump connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# Prophet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Trump is looking to take this one to the mat. Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head. Prophet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Prophet misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet.#T1##TD2# Trump pulls guard effortlessly. Prophet sitting in guard, not really doing much. Prophet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Trump has control of Prophet's left arm, preventing Prophet from doing any damage. Trump keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Trump pulls Prophet in close to prevent any damage. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand! Prophet misses with a left hand and Trump counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the body from Prophet misses and Trump counters with a nice uppercut. Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Prophet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump. Prophet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Trump slips under a jab from Prophet. A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hillary Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup. Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy. Trump moves out of range as Prophet strikes. Despite the aggression on Trump's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Prophet looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Prophet lands the left hand. Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prophet. Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Trump 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. Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Prophet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trump thuds his shin into the meat of Prophet's side. Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheers as Trump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prophet doesn't seem phased though. A shot to the liver by Prophet. Beautiful body shot. Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Trump throws a big shot that misses. Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Prophet swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Prophet misses with a right hand and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prophet misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming. Prophet scores with a nice strike. Prophet looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range. Trump doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A low kick from Prophet is predictable there and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand! Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet. Trump staying out of range there. Prophet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trump paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet misses the body punch and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prophet throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it. Trump follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Trump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trump misses with a hook. Prophet throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.#T1# Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Trump ducks right into an uppercut from Prophet. Prophet misses with a shot to the body and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prophet under the eye. Prophet works Trump's body with a nice hook. Prophet lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the cage and back into range. Prophet connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet. Prophet throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Prophet misses the body punch enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab. Nice straight punches there by Trump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trump. Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
letting Trump counter with a right hand. Trump punishes Prophet's body with a nice straight punch. Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Prophet darts in trying to clinch and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab. Prophet misses with a body kick. Prophet throws a leg kick enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Prophet is rocked! Trump slips under a jab from Prophet. Oh Prophet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Prophet connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Prophet seems to have got his legs back now. Prophet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks. Prophet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Prophet throws a shot to the body.
#CL# Prophet pushes Trump up against the cage in a clinch. A hook to the body from Prophet.
Prophet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Prophet.
#T4# Prophet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards. #BC2# Trump breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
Prophet lands with a nice body punch. Prophet works Trump's body with a nice hook. Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it. Prophet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prophet lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
Prophet throws a hook but Trump blocks it. Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet. Prophet throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut. Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Prophet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 The Prophet. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prophet, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Prophet!
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Event:
AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Man ducks under a wild hook from Prophet. Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prophet's head. Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Man slips under a jab from Prophet. Prophet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man misses with a head kick.
Prophet lands a body shot.
Prophet cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Prophet jabbing away but nothing is landing. Man falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Prophet counters by clinching up. Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prophet.#ROC2# Man is rocked! Prophet creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Man with a big uppercut! Man tries to clinch up but Prophet pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Man to the mat! Man covers up and Prophet unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Prophet!
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Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Salim tries a low kick but Cowell avoids it. Cowell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Cowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cowell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cowell tries to clinch there but Salim circles away.
Cowell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salim. #CL2# Salim clinches. Salim misses with the head strike.
Cowell really is a fat lump. Salim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salim 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. Salim misses with the head strike.
Salim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salim working aggressively here.
Cowell blocks a body shot from Salim. Salim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salim misses with some punches.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it. A short right from Salim. Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Salim digs a right hand underneath Cowell's ribcage. Cowell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A short right from Salim on the inside. A right hand to the body from Salim.
A hook to the body from Salim.
Salim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Salim misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowell. Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside. Salim lands with a short shot to the head. Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
Salim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Salim manages to get underhooks.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the head but Salim blocks with his arms.
Cowell is breathing heavily. Cowell takes a shot to the head. Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Salim avoids the damage to the body. Salim scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell. Salim misses with a short punch on the inside. Cowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salim misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Salim. Salim lands a body punch. Salim working some nice short punches in the clinch. Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salim. With the fighters up against the cage, Cowell throws an elbow but misses. Salim blocking some punches.
Salim lands an uppercut. A short right from Salim. Cowell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Salim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside. Salim lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell. Salim has a couple of punches blocked by Cowell.
Still in the clinch, Salim scores with a nice short uppercut. Cowell throws a head punch that misses. Salim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it. Cowell is trying to stall.
Cowell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3# Salim lands a right hand. A body shot lands from Salim.
Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salim.
Salim lands a right hand. Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cowell takes a shot to the head. Salim lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowell backwards. Salim lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowell backwards. Salim has a couple of punches blocked by Cowell.
Salim avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Cowell has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
Salim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salim lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cowell throws a head punch that misses. Salim misses with the head strike.
Cowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Salim controls the action.
Cowell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salim is keeping busy. Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowell backwards. Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Salim.
Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it. Salim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cowell prevents a body shot from Salim. Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Salim misses with some punches.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Cowell fails to land. Salim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Salim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2# Cowell is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Alex Cowell has been cut. Cowell gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Salim points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cowell wakes up just in time to hear Salim thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmed Salim!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Guel pushes Salim up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Salim. Guel misses with a punch to the body.
Salim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Salim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guel prevents it.
Guel pushes Salim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Salim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Salim tries to pull guard but Guel holds him up against the cage and eventually Salim drops back down to his feet.
Mi Guel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Salim. Guel is defending well against a takedown attempt. Salim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guel just stands there and leans against the cage. Guel tries a body shot but Salim blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salim blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Guel. Guel prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Guel. Guel swings wildly with an uppercut but Salim uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Salim is trying to drag Guel to the mat but Guel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A head punch on the inside from Guel fails to land. Guel tries to work over Salim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Guel misses with a body punch.
Guel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salim's elbow. Salim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guel prevents it.
Guel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salim jumps guard but Guel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Guel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guel has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
Salim tries to pull guard but Guel won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salim. Guel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Salim tries to pull guard but Guel won't allow it.
Salim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Salim blocks a body shot from Guel. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guel. Guel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Guel prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Guel lands a body punch in the clinch. Salim blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guel. Guel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Salim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guel scores with a nice hook to the head. Guel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salim backwards. Guel misses with the head strike.
Salim jumps guard but Guel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Salim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guel to keep the fight standing. Salim wants a takedown but no success here.
Salim blocks a body shot from Guel. Salim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salim throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Guel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guel. #T4# Salim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guel. Salim misses with a body punch.
Guel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guel misses with the head strike.
Guel lands a shoulder strike. Salim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salim throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Guel closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guel swings wildly with an uppercut but Salim uses good head movement to avoid it. Guel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guel lands with a right to the head. Salim blocks a body shot from Guel. Salim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salim's elbow. Salim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guel prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mi Guel dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Salim misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Guel counters by moving into the clinch. Guel has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
Guel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salim's elbow. Guel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salims head. Guel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Salim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guel smiles and moves away.
Mi Guel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Salim.#CL# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Guel clinches up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Salim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Salim moves into the clinch. Salim tries to pull guard but Guel won't allow it.
Guel has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
Salim blocks an uppercut.
Salim can't get the takedown.
#T1# Salim looking to slow down the pace here. Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guel is keeping busy. Salim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Guel swings wildly with an uppercut but Salim uses good head movement to avoid it. Salim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guel smiles and moves away.
#CL# Guel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Salim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Salim wants to break free but Guel has control.
#T2# Guel has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salim. Salim tries to pull guard but Guel won't allow it.
Guel struggles to land a body shot inside as Salim controls his hands.
Guel working aggressively here.
A short left from Guel. Guel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salim backwards. Salim blocks an uppercut.
#KD# Guel lands a big left hand right to the temple and Salim goes down! #ROC# Salim is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Guel is trying for a kimura here. Salim looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Guel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mi Guel!
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