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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 89
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Beau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beau lands with a cross. #ROC#
Styles is rocked!
Beau swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Styles counters by moving into the clinch.
Beau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Styles prevents Beau from breaking the clinch.
Styles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beau is defending well.
Beau wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
Styles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beau is defending well.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gus Beau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Styles.
A frustrated look appears on Beau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beau is trying to push Styles away but Styles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Styles goes for a takedown attempt but Beau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by Beau.#T1#
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Styles got wobbled bad by a big combination! Beau presses forward with punches and knees until Styles stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Styles closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Beau!
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Event:
CEFC 223
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Styles slaps away a takedown attempt from Avalon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avalon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styles defends it nicely.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Styles with the counter takedown but Avalon avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Styles with the counter takedown but Avalon avoids it easily.
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avalon shoots in and drives through. Styles sprawls well.
Styles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avalon defends it well.#T1#
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjarni Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Styles circles away easily#TD2#
and Styles counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Styles is trying to get an arm triangle but Avalon is defending well. #SUB2#
Styles tries for a kimura but Avalon is defending well. #T2#
Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Avalon on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Styles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avalon, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Avalon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Avalon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Avalon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Styles asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Styles throws a strike aimed at the side of Avalon's head but Avalon avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles lands a few punches from side control.
We've been informed that Styles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avalon is trying to get back to his feet.
Styles is looking to take a break and control but Avalon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Styles cracks Avalon with a big elbow.
Styles working the ground and pound.
Styles tries to score with some ground and pound. Avalon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles scores with punches from side control.
Avalon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Styles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Avalon parries the strikes from Styles easily there. Styles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Avalon to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles lands an elbow.
An elbow from Styles crashes against the mat.
Styles looks up at the clock and then as Avalon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Styles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Avalon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Styles dominated that round.
That's time! Avalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Avalon fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Styles goes for a counter takedown and lands it with interest - it's knocked his opponent senseless! It looks like Styles 's shoulder did the damage as the two fighters hit the mat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rory Styles!
Bjarni Avalon spoke after the fight, saying 'No comments. I lost.... That's it.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 17
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Seth Sinclair drops Styles with a left right combo! Seth Sinclair follows him down to the ground into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seth Sinclair controlling the position from side mount.
Styles struggling a bit here.
Styles is looking to regain half guard here but Seth Sinclair keeps moving and retains side control.
Styles is being controlled here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Seth Sinclair decides to stand back up. Seth Sinclair steps back and let's Styles get back to his feet.
Seth Sinclair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Seth Sinclair clinches up with Styles and pushes him back against the cage.
Styles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Styles wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Seth Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seth Sinclair is looking to clinch.
Styles feints the counter takedown.
Seth Sinclair cracks Styles with a good jab.#T1##CL#
Seth Sinclair gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Seth Sinclair gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range. #CL#
Styles gets tackled into the cage by Seth Sinclair. Seth Sinclair maintains the clinch.
Styles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Styles goes for a takedown attempt but Seth Sinclair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osold Seth Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Styles.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch but Styles moves away #TD2#
so Styles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Seth Sinclair pushes Styles off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Seth Sinclair has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Seth Sinclair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styles's face.
#TD#
Seth Sinclair turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Seth Sinclair manages to end up in side control.
Styles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Seth Sinclair stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Styles to get to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seth Sinclair.#CL#
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch.
Styles wants to take the fight to the mat but Seth Sinclair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Styles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles wants a takedown.
#T3##TD#
Seth Sinclair turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Seth Sinclair tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seth Sinclair has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Styles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Seth Sinclair is pressing down on Styles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Styles is holding on for now.
Seth Sinclair looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Seth Sinclair decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Seth Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Styles feints the counter takedown.
Seth Sinclair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seth Sinclair lands a body shot.
#CL#
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD2#
Styles wants the takedown. Seth Sinclair is fighting it off but Styles persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seth Sinclair's guard against the cage.
Seth Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Styles.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Seth Sinclair scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Seth Sinclair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Styles under the eye.
Seth Sinclair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seth Sinclair closes the distance but Styles moves to the side #TD2#
so Styles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seth Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seth Sinclair is pulling down on Styles's head. It's preventing any offense from Styles, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osold Seth Sinclair dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seth Sinclair wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Styles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Seth Sinclair is looking to clinch.
Seth Sinclair sets himself, and Styles steps forward looking for the clinch! Seth Sinclair avoids it this time.
Nice shot lands for Seth Sinclair.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Styles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seth Sinclair defends it well.#CL#
Seth Sinclair clinches up with Styles and pushes him back against the cage.
Styles is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osold Seth Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Seth Sinclair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Seth Sinclair decides to stand up, so the ref orders Styles to his feet. #KD#
Seth Sinclair steps into range and cracks Styles with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Styles flops backwards and Seth Sinclair dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Styles is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seth Sinclair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seth Sinclair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styles is still in real trouble! Can Seth Sinclair finish him?
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seth Sinclair is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Styles looking for a guillotine here but Seth Sinclair defends easily.
Styles seems to have recovered his senses.
Seth Sinclair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seth Sinclair is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seth Sinclair'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.#SUB2#
Styles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Seth Sinclair gets to his feet. Styles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
Seth Sinclair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Styles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seth Sinclair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seth Sinclair lands with a big right hook that stumbles Styles - he's out on his feet here! Seth Sinclair follows up with another monster hook that separates Styles from consciousness! Styles falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Seth Sinclair stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osold Seth Sinclair!
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Event:
CEFC Live 14
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Beau misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Styles counters with a single leg into guard. Beau didn't expect that.
Styles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Beau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styles defends it easily.
Styles prevents Beau from getting back to his feet.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Beau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styles defends it easily.
Styles connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles scoring with some ground and pound.
Styles won't allow Beau to get back to his feet.
Styles stands up over Beau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Styles stopping the sweep attempt from Beau.#SUB#
Beau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Styles has picked Beau up and slammed him! Beau can't keep hold of the triangle and Styles manages to pass to side control!
Beau tries to buck Styles off but Styles is having none of it.
Styles working the body and head with strikes.
Beau's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Styles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Styles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beau some visible discomfort.
Beau tries to bench press Styles off him but Styles keeps the position.
Beau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Styles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Beau taking shots to the head. #T2#
Styles lands a big elbow.
Styles unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles prevents Beau from getting the reversal.
Beau is working hard here to advance position.
Styles with good strikes from the mount here!
Beau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Styles lands a heavy elbow.
Styles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beau hang on?#ROC2#
Beau is rocked!
Beau is working to get back to half guard.
Styles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Beau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Styles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beau's face.
Beau tries to reverse the position but Styles maintains control.
Styles is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Beau goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Styles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rory Styles!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 78
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Styles gets caught flat footed, as Singh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Styles is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh works over Styles with some ground and pound from guard.
Singh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh. #SUB2#
Styles is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Styles is trying to hold Singh in close to prevent damage but Singh has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Styles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Singh is posturing up here but Styles has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Singh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Singh has to tap! Slick submission there by Styles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Styles!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 72
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Corey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Styles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corey tries to kick Styles off but Styles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Corey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Styles moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Corey.
The ground and pound from Styles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corey is not content to let Styles control the position.
Styles 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.
Corey is looking to regain half guard here but Styles keeps moving and retains side control.
Styles working the ground and pound but Corey is defending the strikes.
Corey struggling a bit here.#T1#
Corey is looking to get back to his feet here but Styles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Corey's back.#SUB#
Styles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Styles softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#CUT#
It looks like Alfred Corey has been cut.
Styles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Corey.#SUB#
Corey fending off the submission attempt from Styles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles struggling to land strikes to the head as Corey covers up. #T2#
Corey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Styles's guard. Nice work there by Corey.
Corey trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Corey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Corey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Styles's guard.
Corey 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. #T3#
Corey won't allow Styles to sweep him here. #SUB#
Styles working for a triangle but Corey defends it easily.
Corey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corey being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Corey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Styles walks into a jab.
Corey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corey tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Corey clinches up against the cage.
Corey is pressed up against the cage. Styles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Corey down to the mat. Corey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alfred Corey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corey scores with a hook.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corey stalks Styles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Styles's face. Styles staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Corey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Corey darts in and clinches Styles up against the cage.
Styles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Corey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Corey prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Corey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Styles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corey scores with a jab to the head.
Styles shoots in for a double leg but Corey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corey. Corey obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Corey lands a jab.
Corey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Corey lands a big head kick that sends Styles tumbling to the mat! Corey takes a step backwards and waves Styles back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Styles is rocked!#CL2#
Corey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corey prevents the takedown attempt.
Corey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Corey to work.
Corey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Corey receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Corey throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Styles jumps guard but Corey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Corey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alfred Corey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Corey.
Corey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Corey there.
Corey throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Corey clinches up against the cage.
Corey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses. #T4##BC2#
Corey breaks the clinch.
Corey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Corey rushes Styles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corey lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
Corey working Styles over with knees to the body.
Styles tries to score a body lock takedown but Corey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Corey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Corey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alfred Corey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Corey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Styles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt
and Corey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corey tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corey cracks Styles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corey scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Styles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Styles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corey throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Styles crashing down! Styles tries to stagger back to his feet but Corey just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Styles asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Corey!
Our winner, Alfred Corey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles moves forwards but Moses connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Styles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Styles is looking to advance position but Moses won't allow it.
Moses is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Styles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Styles's back!
Moses lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Styles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moses.
Styles just trying to survive but Moses is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Styles can't escape the position.
#T1#
Moses not allowing Styles to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Styles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Styles staying busy and making it hard for Moses to control.
Styles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moses tries to keep control of the position but Styles is staying busy.
Styles is in bad spot here.
Moses struggling to keep hold of the position.
Styles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles wants to control but Moses is having none of it.
Styles is looking to improve his position but Moses isn't that keen on the idea.
Moses avoids the attempt from Styles to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles is squirming around, avoiding Moses's attempts to control the action.
Styles wants to hold on but Moses pushes him away.
Styles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses thowing shots but they're missing.
Moses throws some wild stikes that Styles manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Moses 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#
Moses misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Moses gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Styles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pedro Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Styles preventing the sweep.
Styles slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles wants to take a breather but Moses is having none of it.
Moses knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Moses missing with punches from the bottom.
Moses tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg. #T1#
Styles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moses wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moses!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Moses that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moses is trying to escape the mount.
Styles controlling his opponent.
Moses is squirming around, avoiding Styles's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Styles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moses hang on?
Moses is squirming around, avoiding Styles's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Styles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moses has worked his arm free - good work by Moses!
Styles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Moses is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Styles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Styles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moses is working to avoid the ground and pound but Styles connects with a decent elbow.
Moses being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Styles avoids the strikes from the bottom by Moses.
Styles advances to full mount.
Moses keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Styles with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Styles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Moses is rocked!
Styles controlling the pace for now.
Oh Moses is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Styles! Moses is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rory Styles!
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