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Event:
FHMMA Week 4 Pt2
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Friend closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeMarinni circles away.
DeMarinni is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
DeMarinni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Friend to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Friend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeMarinni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Friend has DeMarinni in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Friend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarinni wants to stand and escape but instead Friend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Friend drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeMarinni dives on top into guard.#REVR#
DeMarinni wants to stand but Friend is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeMarinni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Friend tries to control the position but he's not in luck - DeMarinni easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Friend tries to hold on but DeMarinni pushes him away.
Friend working to try and regain half guard.
Friend tries to hold on but DeMarinni pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friend tries to reverse the position but DeMarinni maintains control.
DeMarinni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Friend sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Friend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeMarinni wants to stand up but Friend is controlling the position.
Friend is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeMarinni slaps away a takedown attempt from Friend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Easton DeMarinni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Friend misses with a takedown
and DeMarinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyle Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friend shoots and misses
and Friend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friend shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeMarinni defends it nicely.
Friend's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Friend's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Easton DeMarinni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Friend.
Friend has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and DeMarinni counters with a crisp right hand that drops Friend! DeMarinni lets Friend back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Friend has been cut.
Friend tries for a takedown but DeMarinni circles away easily
and DeMarinni rattles Friend with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Friend tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. DeMarinni dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Friend stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Easton DeMarinni!
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Event:
FHMMA Week 2 PT 2
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dude connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friend's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Friend has been cut.
Friend ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friend has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dude prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Friend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude lands a hook that snaps the head of Friend backwards.
Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Friend controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friend is breathing heavily.
Dude tries to work over Friend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dude.
Dude presses Friend against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dude. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Dude.
A right hook to the body lands for Dude.
#BC2#
Dude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friend.
Dude tries to counter with a clinch but Friend shakes him off and moves away.
Kyle Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Dude lands a big uppercut and Friend crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Friend looks OK. Dude waves Friend back to his feet!
Friend with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dude counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dude.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friend backwards. #KD2#
Dude drops Friend onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Friend is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Friend is rocked!#KD2#
Dude drops Friend onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Friend is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Friend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dude avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Dude lands a big right hand that drops Friend! The killer instinct kicks in and Dude finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Some Dude!
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Event:
Fight Hard Week 1 PT 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hellson moves into range and clinches up with Friend.#TD2#
Hellson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Friend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hellson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Friend has Hellson in his guard.#REVB#
Hellson stays in close to Friend's body and controls the position.
Hellson wants to pass the guard but Friend is keeping the position.#SUB#
Friend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hellson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellson trying to control but Friend is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Friend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellson trying to control the position from guard on top but Friend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hellson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Friend is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Friend has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hellson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Friend drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hellson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hellson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hellson! #REVB#
Friend tries to buck Hellson off but Hellson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hellson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friend can't do much from the bottom here.
Friend tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Hellson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friend keeps working.
Hellson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hellson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friend keeps working.
Friend can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hellson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Friend wants to control but Hellson postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friend is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hellson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Friend is trying to control Hellson's posture but Hellson avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hellson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Friend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hellson 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#
Friend fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hellson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hellson manages to break the clinch.
Hellson tries to clinch up but Friend circles away and keeps his distance.
Friend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hellson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hellson throws a push kick but Friend slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Friend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hellson defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Hellson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Friend seems to be working for a kimura but Hellson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hellson defends it well.
Friend prevents Hellson from standing back up.
#SUB#
Friend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Friend.
Hellson controlling the position well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Friend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Friend. #SUB#
Friend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Friend. #SUB#
Friend is looking for a kimura but Hellson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friend to get the leverage. #T3#
Hellson trying to control here.
We've been informed that Hellson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter Hellson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friend frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Friend goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hellson is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Friend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hellson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hellson passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Hellson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Friend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Friend is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friend wants to control but Hellson postures up.#SUB2#
Hellson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Friend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hellson 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#
Hellson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hellson rushes Friend and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hellson has Friend pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hellson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Friend tumbling to the mat - Hellson dives into Friend's guard.
Hellson wants to pass the guard but Friend is keeping the position.
Hellson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hellson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friend manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hellson has Friend in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Friend drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hellson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hellson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hellson! #REVB##T1#
Friend managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hellson.
Friend is looking for a sweep.
Hellson in side control, throwing shots but Friend defends.
Friend is trying to control Hellson's posture but Hellson avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Friend's face as Hellson controls the position.
Hellson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hellson tries for a kimura but Friend is defending well. #SUB2#
Hellson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hellson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Friend can't do much from the bottom here.
Hellson gets to mount! Friend was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Hellson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hellson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Friend tries to improve his position but instead Hellson has taken his back!
Hellson is looking to control Friend but Friend is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hellson not allowing Friend to control his hands.
Friend is in bad spot here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hellson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friend has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hunter Hellson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friend staying busy and making it hard for Hellson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hellson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friend has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kyle Friend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friend is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Hellson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hellson!
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