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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dormier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reed tries to clinch but Dormier moves out of range. #CL#
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Reed working aggressively here.
Dormier trying to stall but Reed improves his position.
Dormier wants a takedown but no success here.
Dormier misses with a body punch.
Dormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed stops a takedown attempt from Dormier.
Reed lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Dormier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dormier wants to stall.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.#T1#
Dormier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
Dormier scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
A hook to the body from Reed.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Dormier working aggressively here.
Dormier looking to slow down the pace here.
Dormier takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Dormier gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Reed wants the takedown. Dormier is fighting it off but Reed persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dormier's guard against the cage.
Dormier keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed stands and throws Dormier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reed trying to control the action but Dormier is working from the bottom.
Reed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reed tries to score with some ground and pound. Dormier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dormier is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed trying to control the action but Dormier is working from the bottom.
Reed misses with the ground and pound.
Dormier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reed's best efforts.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dormier is trying to stand back up but Reed is controlling him
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dormier defending well though.
Dormier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dormier's head.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dormier is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount! #T4#
Reed unloads with some shots from mount but Dormier bucks and avoids them well.
Reed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dormier hang on?
Dormier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
Dormier is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reed is landing with some decent strikes but Dormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Dormier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dormier can't escape the position.
Reed is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dormier goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howland Reed!
The defeated Manual Dormier had this to say: 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Ford defending well as Dormier loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Dormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dormier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford wants to sweep here but Dormier controlling him for the moment.
Dormier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Dormier slips an elbow through the middle.
Dormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Dormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dormier controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dormier trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dormier's guard. #REVB#
Dormier controlling Ford's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.
Dormier is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Dormier is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
Dormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Dormier, not yet.
Dormier pulls Ford in to control the position.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dormier trying to control the position here.
Dormier trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Dormier.
Ford advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dormier has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford wants to pass to mount but Dormier is defending the position.
Dormier is trying to stand back up but Ford is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dormier tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Ford trying to mount his opponent but Dormier defends it.
Dormier is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Dormier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Ford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford keeping full guard, as Dormier tries to pass.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manual Dormier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dormier missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Dormier misses.
Ford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Dormier.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dormier to score with a decent uppercut.
Ford shoots and misses
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Dormier throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Dormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.#CL#
Dormier darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dormier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dormier smiles and moves away.
Manual Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Ford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dormier's waist but Dormier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ford off to one side.
A jab from Dormier finds it's way through Ford's defenses. #TD#
Dormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dormier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Dormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
Manual Dormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dormier stays in close to Ford's body and controls the position.
Ford looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Dormier defends it easily.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Dormier is proving a slippery customer.
Dormier wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dormier is posturing up here but Ford has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dormier has to tap! Slick submission there by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martyn Ford!
Manual Dormier spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Dormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lagomau.
Dormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lagomau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dormier throws a body punch but Lagomau moves out of range.
Dormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagomau misses the shot to the body.
Dormier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lagomau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dormier scrambles back to his feet.
Dormier misses with a looping right.
Dormier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lagomau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dormier avoids the body shot from Lagomau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lagomau. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Lagomau's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dormier ducks under a wild hook from Lagomau.
Dormier throws a jab but it's blocked by Lagomau.
Dormier moves in looking to clinch but Lagomau pushes him off.#T1#
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lagomau.
Manual Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Dormier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lagomau doesn't seem phased though.
Dormier blocks a head kick by Lagomau.
Lagomau slips a straight right by Dormier.
Lagomau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dormier tries to clinch there but Lagomau circles away.
Lagomau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dormier slips under a jab from Lagomau.
Lagomau just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Dormier clinches up against the cage.
Dormier stalling the fight.
Lagomau lands a body punch.
Dormier looking to stall.
Lagomau letting Dormier take a breather here.
Dormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Lagomau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Dormier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dormier.
Lagomau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lagomau tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lagomau to the ground. Lagomau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lagomau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagomau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dormier staying out of range there.
Lagomau lands with an overhand left.
Lagomau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Dormier does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Dormier misses its intended target.
A jab from Dormier misses.
Kerisiano Lagomau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagomau. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lagomau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier tests Lagomau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lagomau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lagomau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lagomau scores with a shot to the body.
Dormier throws an overhand right that lands on Lagomau's shoulder, as Lagomau tries to avoid the shot.
Lagomau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lagomau throws a leg kick that misses.
Lagomau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dormier.
Lagomau walks into a straight right hand from Dormier.
Lagomau lands with a kick to the temple. Dormier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dormier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lagomau!
Dormier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dormier tries to move to mount but Lagomau blocks the move with his legs.
Dormier trying to control the position but Lagomau is working away.
Lagomau trying to remain calm as Dormier controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manual Dormier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lagomau gets caught flat footed, as Dormier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Lagomau manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lagomau can't find room to land a body shot as Dormier controls the action.
Lagomau is looking to break free of the clinch but Dormier has double underhooks.
Lagomau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dormier as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Lagomau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lagomau throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
A jab from Lagomau misses.
And Dormier tries to counter it with a takedown but Lagomau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dormier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kerisiano Lagomau has been cut.
Lagomau scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagomau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Dormier tries to clinch but Lagomau is having none of it.
It looked like Lagomau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dormier.
A left lands for Dormier.
Lagomau scores with a jab to the body.
Lagomau throws a right and a left that Dormier avoids nicely.
Lagomau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dormier catches Lagomau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lagomau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dormier.
Dormier throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Lagomau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dormier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dormier controlling from the top position. #T2#
Lagomau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dormier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagomau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manual Dormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lagomau preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lagomau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lagomau won't allow Dormier to sweep him here.
Lagomau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lagomau stopping the sweep attempt from Dormier.
Lagomau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lagomau wants to pass the guard but Dormier is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lagomau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lagomau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dormier's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dormier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Lagomau.#BC#
Lagomau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kerisiano Lagomau is winning the standup battle so far.
Lagomau cracks the inside of Dormier's front leg.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lagomau as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lagomau.
Lagomau cracks Dormier with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kerisiano Lagomau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kerisiano Lagomau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lagomau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dormier scores with a one two! Lagomau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Lagomau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dormier throws a poor cross that misses
and Lagomau counters with a nice body shot.
Dormier misses with a straight left.
Lagomau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Dormier slips a straight right by Lagomau.
Dormier lands a right hook to the body.
Dormier throws the left hand but Lagomau avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lagomau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lagomau looks to throw the jab but Dormier is out of range.
Lagomau swats away the attempt to clinch by Dormier.
Lagomau lands a two punch combo.
#T1##TD2#
Dormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Lagomau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dormier darts in trying to clinch
and Lagomau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Dormier is rocked!
Lagomau fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dormier square on the jaw! Damn, Dormier is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kerisiano Lagomau!
A relieved looking Kerisiano Lagomau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Manual Dormier had this to say: 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Dormier catches Castillo right on the button with a cross.
Castillo throws a hook but Dormier avoids it easily.
Dormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Dormier's head but Dormier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dormier throws a hook to the side of Castillo's head but Castillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo. #CL#
Dormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dormier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
I was talking to Dormier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Dormier avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Dormier effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Castillo.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Castillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dormier controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
Castillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dormier controls his hands.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Dormier avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Dormier looking to stall.
A short right from Castillo. #T2#
Dormier blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Dormier blocks a body shot from Castillo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier blocking some punches.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Dormier throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo lands a left hand.
Dormier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dormier slowing the pace effectively.
Dormier gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Castillo.
Dormier slows down the pace here.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castillo.
Castillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo tries to work over Dormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dormier misses with a body punch.
Dormier misses with the head strike.
Dormier misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dormier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dormier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castillo as Dormier tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dormier blocks an uppercut.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Castillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castillo pushes Dormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dormier stalling in the clinch but Castillo improves position.
Dormier prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
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!
Dormier is trying to maintain a safe position but Castillo gets an underhook and turns Dormier into the cage.
Dormier working aggressively here.
Castillo is pressed up against the cage. Dormier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castillo down to the mat. Castillo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manual Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Castillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Castillo instigates a clinch.
Dormier trying to stall but Castillo improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
Dormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castillo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dormier fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Castillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Dormier moves away and avoids it.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castillo defends it nicely.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Dormier lands with a shot to the body.
Dormier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dormier attempts a counter takedown but Castillo avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castillo throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
Castillo feints and then cracks Dormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dormier down.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dormier circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dormier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Anthony Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo takes one on the button.
Castillo throws a jab when Dormier was well out of range.
Dormier misses with a few strikes there.
Castillo wants to clinch.#T1#
Dormier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dormier works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Castillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dormier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dormier throws a big elbow that misses.
Dormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
Dormier prevents Castillo from getting back to his feet.
Castillo managing to control the position.
Dormier works over Castillo with some ground and pound from guard.
Dormier controlling from the top position.
Dormier wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manual Dormier is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Castillo looks to throw the jab but Dormier is out of range.
Castillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dormier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castillo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dormier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Dormier are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dormier trying to control the position but Castillo is working away.
Castillo wants to control but Dormier postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Dormier stalls from top position.
Dormier in side control, throwing shots but Castillo defends.
Castillo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Castillo is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Castillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dormier trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dormier controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Dormier dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Castillo darts in and clinches Dormier up against the cage.
Dormier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Castillo - that landed with a thud.
Dormier misses with some punches.
Dormier tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Dormier wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Dormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dormier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castillo tries to work over Dormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Castillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castillo as Dormier tries to tie him up.
Anthony Castillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Dormier controls the action.
Dormier prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo has a couple of punches blocked by Dormier.
Castillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dormier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dormier just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather.
Dormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dormier taking a breather.
Castillo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castillo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Dormier stalling.
Dormier trying to control the position but instead, Castillo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dormier into the cage.
Castillo lands with a left to the head.
Castillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dormier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castillo up against the cage.
Dormier takes a shot to the head.
Dormier prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo pushes Dormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dormier takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Castillo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castillo is struggling to control the position.
Dormier letting Castillo take a breather here.
Castillo scores with a hook to the body.
Castillo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo is leaning against Dormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
A hook to the body from Castillo.
Castillo works on Dormier's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dormier with a big uppercut! Dormier tries to clinch up but Castillo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dormier to the mat! Dormier covers up and Castillo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Castillo!
Anthony Castillo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Manual Dormier had this to say: 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
PFC 16 Mfer vs Tepes
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Amaury. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Amaury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Amaury misses with an uppercut.
Amaury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amaury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dormier misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Amaury counters by clinching up.
Dormier stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dormier.
Dormier blocking some punches.
Amaury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaury misses with some punches.
Dormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amaury.
A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land.
Amaury has a couple of punches blocked by Dormier.
Amaury lands a nice shot to the body.
Amaury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Amaury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amaury working aggressively here.
Dormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amaury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Dormier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dormier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amaury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dormier has a couple of punches blocked by Amaury.
Dormier is pushing Amaury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dormier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Amaury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amaury lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amaury. #T2#
Dormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amaury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dormier moves out of range as Amaury throws a body kick.
#CL#
Dormier drives through and clinches with Amaury against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land.
Dormier prevents a body shot from Amaury.
Amaury misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dormier.
A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land.
Amaury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dormier's elbow.
Dormier blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amaury tries a body shot but Dormier blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dormier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaury.
Dormier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Amaury.
Dormier blocks a body shot from Amaury.
Amaury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Dormier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manual Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amaury scores with a shoulder strike.
Dormier is trying to stall.
Amaury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amaury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Amaury lands with a light punch inside.
Dormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amaury prevents it.
Amaury can't find room to land a body shot as Dormier controls the action.
Dormier throws a head punch that misses.
Dormier tries to stall but Amaury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Amaury.
Amaury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dormier backwards. #T4#
Amaury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Amaury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Dormier tries to stall but Amaury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amaury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dormier blocks an uppercut.
Amaury has a couple of punches blocked by Dormier.
A short body shot lands from Dormier as the two fighters clinch.
Dormier prevents a body shot from Amaury.
Dormier takes a shot to the head.
Amaury lands an uppercut.
Amaury lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amaury.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amaury has a couple of punches blocked by Dormier.
Dormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land.
Amaury throws a punch but it's blocked by Dormier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dormier.
Amaury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dormier.
Amaury misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaury.
Amaury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dormier stalling in the clinch but Amaury improves position.
Amaury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mozes Amaury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amaury as he avoids it easily.
Dormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Dormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amaury.
Amaury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Amaury digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Dormier misses with a hook
and Amaury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amaury drops Dormier with a big left hand! Dormier is injured, injured bad! Amaury jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mozes Amaury!
An out of breath Mozes Amaury thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Manual Dormier had this to say: 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dormier gets a clinch.
Dormier lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mass Hitta has been cut.
Dormier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitta.
Dormier blocking some punches.
Dormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Dormier tightens his grip and picks Hitta up, before dumping him to the ground. Hitta manages to land in guard.
Hitta is wriggling around but Dormier manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dormier.
Dormier is controlling the pace.
Hitta tries to get to full guard but Dormier has control of the leg. #T1#
Dormier is controlling the pace.
Dormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dormier drops an elbow to the side of Hitta's head. #ES2#
Hitta manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dormier keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hitta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dormier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitta up against the cage.#TD#
Dormier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dormier manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Dormier working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dormier controls the position.
Dormier cracks Hitta with a big right hand but Hitta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hitta is looking for a sweep.
Dormier taking a breather here.
Hitta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier cracks Hitta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dormier remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Dormier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dormier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitta is trying to escape the position but Dormier is controlling the position.
Dormier prevents Hitta from escaping the position.
Dormier lands a few punches from side control.
Dormier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dormier controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dormier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hitta for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Dormier is working Hitta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dormier looks up at the clock and then as Hitta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dormier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dormier controlling the position.
Dormier cracks Hitta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dormier working the body and head with strikes.
Hitta struggling a bit here.
Dormier working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Dormier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mass Hitta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitta.
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitta can do to turn this around?#TD#
Dormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hitta's guard.
Hitta is looking to stand back up but Dormier counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hitta. #REVB#
Dormier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dormier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitta is trying to stand up here but Dormier is controlling him well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dormier in particular looking to stall.
Dormier prevents Hitta from standing back up.
Dormier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dormier lands strikes from half guard.
Dormier stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dormier drops an elbow to the side of Hitta's head.
Dormier controlling the action here.
Hitta wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Dormier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitta was covering up waiting for the punch and Dormier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Hitta is keeping the position.
Dormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hitta keeping full guard, as Dormier tries to pass. #T4#
Dormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Dormier scoring with some ground and pound.
Dormier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dormier content to stall in guard here.
Manual Dormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Dormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mass Hitta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitta scores with a head kick.
Hitta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dormier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitta. Hitta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dormier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Dormier.
Dormier keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Hitta does no damage. #TD#
Dormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dormier is in Hitta's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier stops Hitta from standing up.
Dormier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dormier continues to stall.#T1#
Further stalling from Dormier.
Dormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hitta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Dormier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dormier advances to full mount.
Dormier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manual Dormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hitta is in a horrible position here. Dormier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Dormier.
Dormier cracks Hitta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dormier content just to control the position here. #T3#
Hitta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hitta tries to hold on but Dormier postures up.
Dormier controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dormier is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dormier avoids the attempt from Hitta to control.
Dormier controlling the pace for now.
Mass Hitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dormier lands a couple of good shots and Hitta has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manual Dormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dormier 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manual Dormier!
Manual Dormier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimrock misses the jab.#CL2#
Dormier forces Grimrock back against the cage and clinches.
Dormier taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Dormier shrugs off.
Dormier blocking some punches.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Dormier blocks it.
Dormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dormier blocks the elbow strike.
Grimrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dormier.
Grimrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dormier looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Dormier won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Grimrock tries to work over Dormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Dormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Dormier working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Dormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grimrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dormier backwards.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Dormier takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier blocking some punches.
I was talking to Grimrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Dormier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimrock is keeping busy.
Grimrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimrock presses Dormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimrock presses Dormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
Dormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Grimrock. #ROC#
Dormier is rocked!
Dormier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dormier can turn it around.
Grimrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimrock finish him?
Grimrock pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Dormier! Grimrock unloads with more strikes and Dormier sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Grimrock!
In defeat, Manual Dormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Minard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Minard wants to clinch but Dormier slips to the side#TD#
and Dormier counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Minard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dormier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dormier is working Minard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dormier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Dormier defends easily.
Dormier content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Minard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dormier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Minard controls Dormier momentarily but Dormier frees himself.
Dormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dormier passes Minard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minard manages to get to full guard.
Dormier sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Dormier lands a couple of digs.
Dormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dormier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dormier pushing down on Minard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Minard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dormier pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dormier is working away from the top position though.
Dormier controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dormier in particular looking to stall.
Dormier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dormier controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dormier lands a nice short elbow.
Minard taking some punishment here, with Dormier in his half guard.
Dormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dormier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dormier working the head and body with strikes.
Dormier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minard tries to get to full guard but Dormier has control of the leg.
Minard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minard is trying to get back to full guard.
Dormier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Minard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dormier pulls his head out easily.
Dormier 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Dormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Dormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minard can do to turn this around?
Dormier is nestled in close to Minard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Dormier seems content to control.
Minard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dormier jumps into side control!
Minard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dormier taking a breather here.
Minard bucks up and tries to throw Dormier off but instead Dormier has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier has the hooks in. Minard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Minard trying to control the action but Dormier just sinks the hooks in.
Minard is trying to remain composed but Dormier is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Manual Dormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dormier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Minard's body.
Dormier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dormier lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dormier's guard. Nice work there by Minard.
Dormier is pulling down on Minard's head to control his posture.
Minard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dormier is adopting a defensive guard.
Minard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Minard wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.
Dormier has control of Minard's left arm, preventing Minard from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Minard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dormier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minard has Dormier in his guard.#REVR#
Dormier with a nice head shot there.
Dormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dormier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Minard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dormier defends well.#SUB2#
Minard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dormier working some strikes from top position.
Dormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dormier looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dormier controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Minard has an active guard here but Dormier has managed to pass into half guard.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Minard is defending well.
Dormier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dormier in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Dormier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Minard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dormier sprawls well initially but Minard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minard is working for a kimura but Dormier is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Minard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Minard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dormier wants to sweep but no luck.
Dormier is working hard here to advance position.
Dormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dormier tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Minard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dormier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minard, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Minard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dormier pushing down on Minard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dormier content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manual Dormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dormier in particular looking to stall.
Minard trying to control but Dormier postures up.
Dormier controlling the action here.
Dormier works his way into side control. #T3#
Dormier just content to control the position.
Dormier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Minard to see if he's OK.
Dormier is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Minard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dormier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minard is trying to control Dormier's posture but Dormier avoids it.
Dormier controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minard is trying to work for a sweep but Dormier has mounted him!
Dormier controlling from mount.
Minard tries to hold on but Dormier postures up.
Minard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dormier controlling his opponent.
Minard working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dormier controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dormier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manual Dormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dormier 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manual Dormier!
In defeat, Slick Minard stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you have already lost everything there is no reason to fear defeat. Let's GO!!'.
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