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Event:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Facon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Facon misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Facon avoids it with no problem.
Facon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Facon didn't expect that. #ES#
Facon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Facon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the position but Facon is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well.
Facon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Facon is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Facon, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Facon regains half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Facon defends it.
Anderson prevents Facon from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Facon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xerxes Anderson!
Xerxes Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOC - 10
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches up with Facon, looking for a takedown. Kravac pushes Facon against the cage but Facon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kravac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Facon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Facon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Kravac shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Facon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Facon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Facon trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Facon is controlling Kravac's posture.
Facon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Facon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac is really struggling to control Facon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Facon defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Facon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Facon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Facon throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Facon rushes Kravac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kravac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Facon is not content to let Kravac control the position.
Facon wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kravac 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. Facon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!
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Event:
KOC - 8
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Khan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Facon forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Facon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khan at a distance.
Facon with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Facon. #CUT#
It looks like Stanley Khan has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Facon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Facon's corner calls for a 1-2. Facon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Facon. Facon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Facon both land. Nice combination. #T1#
A head kick from Facon lands but Khan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Facon clinches with his opponent.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.#BC#
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facon misses with a few strikes there.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Facon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Facon attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Facon moves into the clinch.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Facon is stalling here.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Khan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Facon to keep the fight standing.
Facon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Facon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Facon throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Facon circles away.
Facon feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Facon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Facon rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khan jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
Facon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Facon works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch up but Facon circles away and keeps his distance.
Facon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackie Facon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Facon throws a nice head kick!
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Facon.
Facon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khan.
Facon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan. #CL#
Facon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Facon circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Facon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Facon has passed into half guard!
Facon controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Facon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Facon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Facon. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Facon has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon has him pressed against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Facon cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Facon clinches.
Khan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Facon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.#BC#
Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Facon clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Facon manages to break the clinch.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Facon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Facon throws a head kick that half lands.
Facon scores with a body shot.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan tries to clinch there but Facon circles away.
Khan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Khan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Facon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khan is in Facon's guard.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Facon pulls Khan in to control the position. #ES#
Facon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Khan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Facon.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Facon as he avoids it easily.
Khan tries to clinch but Facon moves out of range. #CL#
Facon rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?#CL#
Facon has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Facon manages to break the clinch.
Facon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackie Facon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan takes one on the button.
Facon keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Facon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Facon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Facon pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
Khan wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Jackie Facon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Facon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Facon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Facon scores with a head kick. Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackie Facon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Facon as he avoids it easily.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Facon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Facon.
Facon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Facon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Facon closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khan fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
Facon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Facon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khan.
Facon tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Facon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Facon darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Facon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Facon.
Facon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Facon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Facon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
Khan wants to clinch but Facon slips to the side#TD#
and Facon counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Facon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Khan is trying to keep Facon in close.
Facon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackie Facon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Facon 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. #SU#
Facon stands and steps away. Khan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Facon thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Facon has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon has him pressed against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
Khan jumps guard but Facon stands there with Khan around his waist. Khan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Facon drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facon walks away with a smile on his face. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanley Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Facon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Facon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Facon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Facon!
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Event:
KOC - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Facon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Facon there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Vitor gets caught napping as Facon dives in and scores a takedown. Vitor manages to retain guard.
Vitor keeping full guard, as Facon tries to pass.
Vitor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Facon's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Facon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vitor has passed into half guard!
Facon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vitor jumps into side control!
Facon is looking for a sweep.
Facon sneaks back into half guard.
Facon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Facon trying to control here.
Vitor is controlling the pace.
Vitor continues to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Facon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vitor in particular looking to stall.
Vitor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Facon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Facon wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Vitor finds it's target.
Facon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Facon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Facon backs away, Vitor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Facon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vitor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Facon fails with the takedown
and Vitor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
T-R-T Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Facon.
Vitor connects with the punch.
Vitor lands with a cross.
Vitor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Facon fails with the takedown
and Vitor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Facon looks winded!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Facon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Facon is rocked!
Vitor scores with a leg kick.
Facon is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitor finish him?
Facon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vitor knocks out Facon with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Vitor before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Vitor picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). T-R-T Vitor!
Our winner, T-R-T Vitor, 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:
KOC 6 - Friday the 13th
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grappler misses with a takedown attempt - Facon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Grappler drives through with a takedown into Facon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Facon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grappler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Facon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grappler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Facon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grappler has Facon in his guard.#REVR#
Facon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Facon stands up from Grappler's guard - Facon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL#
Facon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Grappler has picked Facon up - he's going for a ride! Grappler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Facon kicks off Grappler and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Grappler drives through and clinches with Facon against the cage.
Grappler being controlled against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull guard.
Facon is struggling to control the position.
Facon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grappler.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Facon to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Facon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Facon as the two fighters clinch.
Grappler has Facon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Facon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Facon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Facon taking a breather.
Facon scores with a shoulder strike.
Facon pushes Grappler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Facon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Facon is leaning against Grappler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Facon manages to break the clinch.
Grappler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Facon pinned against the cage. Facon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Facon tries to keep at a distance but Grappler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Facon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facon lands a shot to the body.
Grappler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Facon after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Facon.
Facon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Facon moves into the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.
Facon leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Grappler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Facon is trying to keep an underhook but Grappler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grappler thows a huge punch but Facon dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Facon to regain full guard.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Facon is keeping the position for now.
Grappler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Facon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappler throwing strikes from guard but Facon blocks nicely.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Facon clinches up with Grappler and pushes him back against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
We've been informed that Grappler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Facon scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Facon. #TD2#
Grappler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Facon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Facon wants to get back to his feet but Grappler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Grappler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Facon is keeping the position.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.#ES#
Facon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grappler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
#TD2#
Grappler manages to pull guard.
Facon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grappler working for submissions but it's allowed Facon to get to half guard.
#T2#
Grappler gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Grappler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Facon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Grappler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Facon wants to stand and escape but instead Grappler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Grappler throws a strike but Facon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Facon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Grappler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to stand but Grappler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Grappler working for a triangle but Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to get up but he can't break Grappler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Grappler is working an open guard so Facon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Grappler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappler throws an elbow but Facon slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bulgarian Grappler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Facon darts in and clinches Grappler up against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler wants a takedown.
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.#CL#
Facon forces Grappler back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappler shoots in looking for a takedown but Facon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappler fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Grappler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Facon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grappler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Facon.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Facon lands an elbow just above Grappler 's eye.
Grappler is looking for a takedown.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon holds him up against the cage and eventually Grappler drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Facon.
Facon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Facon stalls.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.#BC#
Facon breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Facon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulgarian Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Facon. No joy for Grappler on that attempt. #T2##CL#
Facon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Facon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Facon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grappler up against the cage.#BC#
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Facon jabs Grappler right on the nose. Grappler blinks but takes it well.
Jackie Facon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Facon lands a nice hook to Grappler's body. Grappler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Facon digs a good hook to Grappler's body.
Facon throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Facon takes the fight into the clinch.
Facon stalling against the cage.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Facon just leaning against Grappler, taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler is defended easily by Facon.
Grappler darts in looking for a takedown but Facon gets double underhooks and turns Grappler into the cage.
Facon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Facon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grappler doesn't seem bothered though.
Facon sizes up Grappler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Facon moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facon walks away with a smile on his face. Grappler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Facon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Grappler pulls guard effortlessly.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler. #SUB#
Facon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappler defends well.#ES#
Facon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Facon.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Facon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Facon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Facon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Facon!
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Event:
KOC 5 - High Stakes
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dong is defended easily by Facon.#CL#
Facon forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Facon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Facon cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon slowing the pace effectively.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Facon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyun Kim Dong.
Dong wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Facon pinned against the cage. Facon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Facon has Dong up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Facon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Facon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Facon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong looks winded!
Dong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Facon is defending well.
Dong looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Facon.
Facon prevents the takedown attempt.
Facon just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Dong wants to take the fight to the mat but Facon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Facon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Facon.
Facon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Facon prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Facon.
Facon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Facon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Facon stalling.
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Facon prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackie Facon.
Good shot there by Facon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facon is working Dong over against the cage.
Facon digs a right hand underneath Dong's ribcage. Dong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Facon scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Facon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Facon has Dong pressed against the cage.
Facon stalling.
Facon stalling against the cage.
Facon just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Facon controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackie Facon.#CL#
Facon rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Facon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Facon pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Facon.
Facon digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Facon.
Facon stalling.
Facon lands a left hand.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Facon lands with a left to the head.
Facon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Facon is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Facon lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Facon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#KD#
Facon drops Dong with a beautiful combination! Dong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Facon is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dong is rocked!
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Facon swivels and escapes.
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Facon finish him?#CL#
Facon clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Facon pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Facon stalling the fight.
Facon lands with a right to the head.
Facon throws a big uppercut that drops Dong! More strikes from Facon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dong lies dazed against the cage as Facon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Facon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
North digs a good body shot into Facon's ribs.
Facon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Facon persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
North has taken the fight to the clinch.
Facon takes an elbow to the forehead.
North lands an elbow inside.
Facon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Facon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables North to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Facon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Facon wants a takedown.
Facon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. North just stands there and leans against the cage.
Facon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but North is defending well.
North content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Facon jumps into guard, dragging North to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Facon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Facon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
North is controlling Facon's posture.
Facon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
North is trying to control Facon's posture but Facon avoids it. #SUB#
Facon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by North, who protects the arm well.
North wants to control but Facon postures up.
North tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Facon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
North is not content to let Facon control the position. #SUB#
Facon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by North, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Facon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but North is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Facon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... North is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackie Facon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Abaddon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Abaddon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Facon wants to get back to full guard.
Facon is looking to control Abaddon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Facon avoid being mounted?
Abaddon trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Facon gets back to full guard.
Abaddon 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.
Facon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abaddon wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving. #SUB#
Facon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Abaddon wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving.
Abaddon controlling from the top position.
Facon working a defensive guard here.
Abaddon tries to free his leg and advance position but Facon is retaining full guard.
Abaddon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Facon controlling the position.
Abaddon passes into half guard.
Abaddon works his way into full mount! #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Facon is looking to get to half guard.
Facon taking shots to the head.
Abaddon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abaddon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facon is desperately trying to improve his position but Abaddon has a good base and remains in mount.
Abaddon avoids the attempt from Facon to control.
Facon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Facon wants to hold on but Abaddon pushes him away.
Facon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Facon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abaddon.
Facon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abaddon.
#T3#
Abaddon controlling the pace for now.
Abaddon looking to ground and pound but Facon is blocking nicely.
Facon tries to hold on but Abaddon pushes him away.
Facon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Abaddon dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Facon is rocked!
Abaddon lands a big elbow - Facon is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Facon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Abaddon!
Anthony Abaddon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KOFC 11 - Rackham vs Gomez
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Facon throws a one two combo.
Hosmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Facon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hosmer.
Facon feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hosmer closes the distance and clinches.
Facon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hosmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Facon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hosmer to keep the fight standing.
Facon prevents Hosmer from breaking the clinch.
Come on Hosmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Hosmer pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon passes Hosmer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Facon is looking to advance position but Hosmer won't allow it.
Hosmer is looking for a sweep. Facon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hosmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hosmer manages to get to full guard.
Facon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hosmer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Facon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hosmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Facon has Hosmer in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hosmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Facon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hosmer has managed to get both his arms back between Facon's legs - danger averted.
Hosmer stopping the sweep attempt from Facon.#SUB#
Hosmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Facon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hosmer has managed to get both his arms back between Facon's legs - danger averted.
Facon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hosmer on the ground.
Facon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Facon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hosmer.
Hosmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hosmer preventing the sweep.
Hosmer with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hosmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Facon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hosmer has managed to get both his arms back between Facon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Facon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hosmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Facon is trying to keep Hosmer in close.
Facon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hosmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Hosmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Facon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hosmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hosmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hosmer trying to control but Facon is working from the bottom.
Facon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hosmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hosmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hosmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Facon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Facon wants to sweep here but Hosmer controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hosmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hosmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Facon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hosmer is aware though and is defending well.
Hosmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Facon is looking for a triangle but Hosmer pushes his legs off easily.
Hosmer throwing strikes but missing.
Hosmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Facon is retaining full guard.
Hosmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hosmer is pushing down on Facon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Facon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hosmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hosmer throwing shots but Facon is blocking nicely.
Facon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hosmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Facon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hosmer stops Facon from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hosmer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Facon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hosmer sprawls well. He's pushed Facon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hosmer throws a leg kick that misses.
Hosmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hosmer cracks Facon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Hosmer does no damage.
Facon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Facon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Facon has closed the distance and engaged Hosmer in a clinch.
Hosmer tries to break the clinch but Facon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hosmer tries a body shot but Facon blocks it.
#BC#
Facon breaks from the clinch.
Facon checks a leg kick nicely.
Facon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hosmer misses with a right hand #CL#
and Facon moves into the clinch.#T1#
Facon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Facon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Facon is trying to trip Hosmer. He has hold of a leg but Hosmer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Facon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hosmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Facon is controlling him. #SUB#
Facon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hosmer dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hosmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Facon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Facon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hosmer trying to keep a closed guard but Facon is proving a slippery customer.
Hosmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Facon is controlling him. #T2#
Hosmer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hosmer trying to control the position.
Hosmer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hosmer wants to stand up but Facon is controlling him.
Facon wants to pass the guard but Hosmer is keeping the position.
Eric Hosmer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hosmer keeping moving, preventing Facon from controlling successfully.
Hosmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Facon gets to his feet. Hosmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Hosmer.
#TD2#
Hosmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Facon tries to improve position but can't.
Facon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hosmer 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.
Facon is staying active underneath Hosmer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Facon tries to get to full guard but Hosmer has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Facon actively working from the bottom here.
Facon is trying to get back to full guard.
Hosmer trying to pass the guard but Facon defending well.
Facon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Facon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hosmer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Facon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hosmer prevents Facon from improving his position.
Hosmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hosmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Facon throws a right and a left that Hosmer avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hosmer!
A low kick from Hosmer is predictable there
and Facon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Facon gets tackled into the cage by Hosmer. Hosmer maintains the clinch.
Facon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hosmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hosmer throws a right hand that Facon ducks under and follows up with a left that Facon also avoids with ease.
Eric Hosmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hosmer closes the distance and clinches.
Hosmer lands a right hand. #TD#
Facon manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hosmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hosmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hosmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Facon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hosmer throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Facon looking for a guillotine here but Hosmer defends easily.
Facon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hosmer wanted to stand there but Facon had control of the position. #SUB#
Facon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hosmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
Hosmer lands a couple of digs.
Hosmer trying to control but Facon is working from the bottom.
Hosmer wanted to stand there but Facon had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Facon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hosmer works over Facon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hosmer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hosmer landing some decent shots from guard.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Hosmer from controlling successfully.
Hosmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Facon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hosmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Hosmer preventing the sweep.
Hosmer throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Hosmer moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hosmer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Facon regains guard immediately.
Facon trying to control the position.
Facon keeping full guard, as Hosmer tries to pass.
Facon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hosmer's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Hosmer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Facon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Facon jumps guard.
Jackie Facon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Facon has a closed guard, preventing Hosmer from standing up.
Hosmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Facon pulls Hosmer in to control the position.
Eric Hosmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Facon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hosmer defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Facon working for a triangle but Hosmer defends it easily.
Facon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hosmer is one step ahead there.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Hosmer from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Hosmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hosmer 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Hosmer!
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Event:
KOFC 6 - Yang vs Moustakas
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Facon fails to land the takedown.
Ragnarsson feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Facon tries to sprawl but Ragnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Facon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Facon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ragnarsson is defending well. Facon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ragnarsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Facon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Facon!
In defeat, Bjorn Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Valhalla awaits me'.
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Event:
KOFC 2 - Second Chances
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Facon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Facon is looking to counter punch.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Facon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Facon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Facon somewhat.
Facon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Facon enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Facon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Facon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Facon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Facon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Facon working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Facon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Facon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Facon is keeping the position.
Facon trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martin wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving.
Facon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Facon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Facon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Facon looking to control but Martin passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Facon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Facon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Martin is trying to control. Facon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Facon is looking to improve his position.
Facon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Facon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Facon defends it easily.
Martin looks winded!#T4##SU#
Facon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
The crowd cheers as Facon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Facon. #CL#
Facon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Facon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Martin clinches. #BC#
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Facon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Facon moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Facon's guard.
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin postures up.
#T1#
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Facon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet. #SUB#
Facon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Facon working a defensive guard here.
Andrew Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Facon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin wanted to stand there but Facon had control of the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Facon working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Facon can't keep his opponent in guard - Martin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Facon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin. #SUB2#
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Facon defends it well.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T3#
Martin wants to stand up but Facon is controlling the position.
Martin is controlling the pace.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Facon defending well though. #SUB2#
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Facon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Facon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Facon gets slowly back to his feet.
Facon wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin feints the counter takedown.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Facon checks a leg kick.
Facon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Facon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Facon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Facon is trying to improve his position.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Facon is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon tries to improve position but can't.
Facon looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Facon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1##SUB2#
Martin has control of Facon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Facon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Facon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martin is not going to allow Facon to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Martin looking for the RNC.
Facon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Facon can't escape the position.
#T2#
Facon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Facon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martin's arms.
Facon tries to break free.
Martin not allowing Facon to control his hands.
Martin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Facon tries to roll but Martin sticks to his back.
#T3#
Martin scores with punches to the body.
Facon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martin is not going to allow Facon to sit and survive in this position.
Facon tries to escape but Martin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martin is trying to stick to Facon's back but Facon is turning into Martin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Facon.
Facon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Martin trying to control the position.
Jackie Facon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Martin is working an open guard so Facon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Facon is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.
Facon wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Andrew Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Facon is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard. #SUB#
Facon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Facon looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Martin!
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