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Event:
RFC 12.5: A Brave New World
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture is looking to slow McArthy down with leg kicks.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthy lands a slapping body shot.
Louverture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthy circles away.
McArthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthy moves out of range of the leg kick from Louverture.
Louverture fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Louverture misses
enabling McArthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Toussaint Louverture has been cut.
Louverture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louverture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Louverture throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McArthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Neil McArthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louverture throws a leg kick but McArthy checks it.
McArthy scores with the left hand. Louverture knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Louverture is rocked!
Louverture tries to land a body kick
and McArthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Louverture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louverture is breathing heavily.
Louverture thows a leg kick but McArthy checks it
and McArthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crack! McArthy connects with the perfect overhand right and Louverture falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McArthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil McArthy!
An out of breath Neil McArthy 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:
RFC 10: In The Zone
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McArthy swivels and escapes.
McArthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adams.
McArthy works Adams's body with a nice hook.
McArthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthy scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by McArthy. Beautiful body shot.
Adams tries for a takedown but McArthy circles away easily
and McArthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams looks winded!#KD#
McArthy drops Adams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adams looks back up at him and smiles so McArthy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Adams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthy finish him?
McArthy lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Adams up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McArthy from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Adams's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil McArthy!
Our winner, Neil McArthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Max Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'm just bring more pain '.
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Event:
RFC 6: Starburst
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bravo.
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.
Bravo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McArthy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McArthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but McArthy is defending well.
McArthy taking a bit of punishment here - Bravo scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Bravo.
You can see the frustration on McArthy's face as Bravo controls the position.
McArthy wants to get back to his feet but Bravo drags him back down.
McArthy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Bravo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bravo looks up at the clock and then as McArthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bravo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1##SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McArthy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McArthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McArthy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
McArthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bravo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bravo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McArthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McArthy pushes Bravo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bravo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
McArthy trying to remain calm as Bravo controls from the top position.
Bravo 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.
McArthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bravo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McArthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bravo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McArthy is trying to escape and Bravo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McArthy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bravo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo!
After winning the bout, Drako Bravo 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:
RFC 4: Red Alert
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cadwallader . That snapped McArthy's head back.
Cadwallader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadwallader drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthy throws a hook but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader scores with a nice head shot.
McArthy moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swings away with a body shot that misses
and McArthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McArthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but McArthy slips the punch.
Cadwallader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadwallader throws a right hand that McArthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthy also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Cadwallader . Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Cadwallader .
Despite the aggression on McArthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cadwallader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cadwallader throws a right hand that misses
and McArthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cadwallader throws the left hand but McArthy avoids the punch easily.#T1##CL#
Cadwallader clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadwallader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cadwallader is working McArthy over against the cage.
Cadwallader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McArthy.
McArthy looks winded!
Cadwallader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadwallader lands a hook that snaps the head of McArthy backwards.
A body shot lands from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the side of McArthy's head.
Cadwallader presses McArthy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cadwallader lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthy backwards.
McArthy takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Cadwallader .
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadwallader pushes McArthy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadwallader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cadwallader lands a nice shot to the body.
Cadwallader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader gets through McArthy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadwallader lands with a left to the head.
Cadwallader lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the side of McArthy's head.
A short uppercut from Cadwallader . #ROC#
McArthy is rocked!#T3#
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of McArthy backwards.
McArthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadwallader finish him?
Cadwallader pushes McArthy against the cage. Cadwallader is working some dirty boxing. Cadwallader pushes off with a quick right hook! McArthy goes down! McArthy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cadwallader moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC 2: No Remorse
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McArthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Galloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McArthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Galloway moves into range and clinches up with McArthy.#BC#
Galloway breaks the clinch.
McArthy lands a body shot.
Galloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galloway slips a jab and a cross from McArthy.
Galloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McArthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Galloway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
McArthy throws a one two combo.
Galloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - McArthy coming out on top.#ROC2#
Galloway is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! McArthy ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Galloway clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil McArthy!
A pretty intense looking Neil McArthy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Rebirth of an Empire
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
McArthy staying out of range there.
Hasashi throws a shot from downtown. McArthy moves away and avoids it.
McArthy cracks a nice hook into Hasashi's ribs.
Hanzo Hasashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hasashi misses its intended target.
McArthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hasashi eats them both and turns towards McArthy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanzo Hasashi has been cut.
McArthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hasashi misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hasashi misses with a right hand
and McArthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Hasashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasashi misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasashi has his takedown stuffed
and McArthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hasashi throws a lazy right hand but McArthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthy misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Hasashi counters by clinching up.
McArthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Hasashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McArthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi.
McArthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi.
Hasashi just leaning against McArthy, taking a breather.
McArthy is trying to push Hasashi away but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McArthy lands an uppercut.
Hasashi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hasashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Hasashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McArthy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McArthy is trying to get back to his feet but Hasashi has full control of the position and if anything, McArthy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hasashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hasashi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hasashi controls the action.
Hasashi keeps control of the position as McArthy tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McArthy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hasashi is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McArthy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hasashi has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McArthy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hasashi doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hanzo Hasashi!
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