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Event:
KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Bondurant shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.#CL#
Hattori moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bondurant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hattori is wriggling around but Bondurant manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bondurant prevents Hattori from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Pride inform me that Bondurant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Hattori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bondurant is on him like a limpet, forcing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant wants a takedown but no success here.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Bondurant.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bondurant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hattori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Bondurant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hattori pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Bondurant gets tackled into the cage by Hattori. Hattori maintains the clinch. #T2#
Bondurant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Bondurant tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori is defending well.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bondurant looks winded!
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Hattori manages to get underhooks.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hattori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Hattori on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori presses Bondurant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori is defending well.
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!
Hattori lands a body shot.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bondurant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hattori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hattori gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori is pressed up against the cage. Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hattori down to the mat. Hattori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hattori lands the left hand.#CL#
Hattori clinches up with Bondurant and pushes him back against the cage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Bondurant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bondurant blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori. #ROC#
Bondurant is rocked!
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Bondurant is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Hattori dips a shoulder and cracks Bondurant with a mighty uppercut! Bondurant falls back against the cage and Hattori unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bondurant is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hattori screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bondurant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bondurant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bondurant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Bondurant closes the distance and clinches up with Showtime, looking for a takedown. Bondurant pushes Showtime against the cage but Showtime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Bondurant avoids nicely.
Bondurant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Showtime sprawls and moves away.
Showtime ducks under a wild hook from Bondurant.#TD2#
Showtime shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bondurant's guard.#SUB#
Bondurant working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.
Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bondurant being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bondurant controls Showtime momentarily but Showtime frees himself.
Showtime wants to stand and escape but instead Bondurant has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bondurant wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Bondurant throws a big elbow that misses.
Bondurant passes Showtime's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bondurant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Showtime is looking to improve his position.
Bondurant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bondurant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Showtime is trying to stand back up but Bondurant is controlling him
Well, if Bondurant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bondurant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Showtime is just riding it out for now. Bondurant eventually gives up the hold.
Bondurant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Bondurant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Showtime keeps working.
Bondurant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bondurant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Showtime makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Showtime.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bondurant landing with the ground and pound.
Bondurant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Showtime is keeping the position for now.
Bondurant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bondurant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bondurant is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Showtime closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bondurant did well to prevent Showtime getting side control.
It looks like Showtime is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bondurant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showtime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Showtime rushes Bondurant and presses him up against the cage.
Bondurant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Showtime walks away with a smile on his face. Bondurant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Showtime gets the takedown into side control.
Bondurant is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Showtime decides to stand back up.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bondurant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Showtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bondurant moves away.
Showtime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Showtime throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bondurant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Showtime is in Bondurant's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondurant trying to keep a closed guard but Showtime is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bondurant working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Showtime is posturing up here but Bondurant has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Showtime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Showtime has to tap! Slick submission there by Bondurant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forrest Bondurant!
A victorious Forrest Bondurant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
D51 Nystrom v Militech
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bondurant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sotin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bondurant at a distance.
Bondurant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bondurant throws a looping overhand right but Sotin ducks down to avoid it.
Bondurant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bondurant throws a body punch but Sotin moves out of range.
Sotin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Sotin. No joy for Bondurant on that attempt.
Sotin throws a looping overhand right but Bondurant ducks down to avoid it.
Sotin scores with a nice head shot.
Sotin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sotin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondurant circles away.
Sotin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sotin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bondurant's sensitive parts.
Sotin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotin throws a front kick aimed at Bondurant's knee but Bondurant avoids it well. #CL2#
Sotin forces Bondurant back against the cage and clinches.
Bondurant tries to score a body lock takedown but Sotin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Bondurant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sotin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bondurant is working for takedown but Sotin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bondurant has Sotin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sotin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sotin connects with a knee to the head.
Sotin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bondurant.
A knee to the head by Sotin.
#ROC2#
Bondurant is rocked!
Bondurant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sotin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Bondurant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bondurant looking for a takedown.
Sotin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bondurant seems to have got his legs back now.
Bondurant wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bondurant is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sotin obliges.
Bondurant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sotin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Sotin sends Bondurant crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sotin is motioning to the referee to let Bondurant up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bondurant avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Sotin throws a nice looking combination but Bondurant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bondurant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bondurant looks to throw the jab but Sotin is out of range.
Sotin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sotin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sotin.
A punch lands to the side of Sotin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sotin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bondurant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sotin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Sotin.#CL2#
Sotin gets a clinch.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Sotin manages to get underhooks.
Bondurant wants a takedown but no success here.
Sotin tries to work over Bondurant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sotin gets underhooks to prevent Bondurant's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Sotin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bondurant misses the jab.
Sotin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bondurant to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bondurant looks to clinch but Sotin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bondurant taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evgeny Sotin!
Evgeny Sotin 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:
D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hooch missing with a left hand there. Bondurant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Bondurant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooch is trying to defend but Bondurant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bondurant working over Hooch with some ground and pound. Hooch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bondurant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bondurant lands strikes from half guard.
Bondurant 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bondurant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bondurant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bondurant not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bondurant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bondurant is trying to control. Hooch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bondurant connects with a nice short shot to Hooch's temple.
Bondurant slips a nice elbow through Hooch's hands, connecting with Hooch's forehead.
Hooch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bondurant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bondurant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hooch's head.
Bondurant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bondurant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Bondurant wants to work for an arm triangle but Hooch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Bondurant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooch is trying to control but Bondurant passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Bondurant is trying to get an arm triangle but Hooch is defending well.
Bondurant working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bondurant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hooch has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bondurant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!#SUB2#
Bondurant has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hooch is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bondurant yanks on the arm and Hooch is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bondurant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Bondurant!
Our winner, Forrest Bondurant, 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:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Joy throws a body punch but Bondurant moves out of range.
Bondurant attempts a counter takedown but Joy avoids it well and moves away.
Joy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bondurant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bondurant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Joy rushes Bondurant and presses him up against the cage.
Joy trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Joy pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Bondurant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bondurant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bondurant is pushing down on Joy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joy is fighting to maintain full guard but Bondurant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bondurant slips a nice elbow through Joy's hands, connecting with Joy's forehead.
Joy taking some punishment here, with Bondurant in his half guard. #SUB#
Bondurant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Joy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bondurant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Bondurant!
A relieved looking Forrest Bondurant 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vakhula gets caught napping as Bondurant dives in and scores a takedown. Vakhula manages to retain guard.
Bondurant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Bondurant drops back looking for a leg! Vakhula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhula manages to kick Bondurant off! Bondurant jumps back into Vakhula's guard.
Bondurant wants to control from the top but Vakhula keeps moving.
Bondurant is really struggling to control Vakhula but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bondurant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vakhula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondurant trying to control but Vakhula is working from the bottom.
Vakhula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bondurant is looking to work some ground and pound but Vakhula has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhula keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
Bondurant trying to control but Vakhula is working from the bottom.
Vakhula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bondurant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bondurant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bondurant throwing strikes from guard but Vakhula blocks nicely.
Bondurant stands up over Vakhula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bondurant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vakhula looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vakhula looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vakhula! #REVB#
Bondurant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bondurant wants to control but Vakhula postures up.
Bondurant tries to buck Vakhula off but Vakhula is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondurant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vakhula is looking for a kimura but Bondurant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vakhula to get the leverage.
Bondurant is looking to control Vakhula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bondurant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bondurant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bondurant manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bondurant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vakhula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Vakhula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vakhula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bondurant is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vakhula has his hands clasped together but Bondurant extends and breaks Vakhula's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bondurant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forrest Bondurant!
Our winner, Forrest Bondurant, 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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