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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1# Drogo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Punch has time to react. Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drogo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drogo connects with an inside leg kick. Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Punch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Drogo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punch's hands.#KD# Oooh a lovely combination from Drogo sends Punch down but not out. Drogo dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC# Punch is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Smash Punch has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Punch struggling a bit here. Punch looks winded! Punch being controlled for a moment. #T1# Drogo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD# Drogo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Punch stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Drogo follows into mount! #T2# Drogo controlling the pace for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Drogo is standing up, even though he is in mount. Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drogo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karl Drogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A good leg kick by Drogo. Drogo throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Punch. Those never looked like landing. Drogo is pawing at Punch, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Punch's nose. Punch is badly hurt! Drogo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Punch tries desperately to hold on but Drogo is relentless in his assault! As Punch receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Drogo away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Drogo! Karl Drogo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Punch darts in looking for a takedown but Starks gets double underhooks and turns Punch into the cage. Punch throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely. Punch tries to bum rush Starks with a series of wild strikes but Starks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Starks has managed to clinch.
Starks lands with a short shot to the head. Punch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Starks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starks is leaning against Punch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Punch looks winded! Starks lands an uppercut. Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Starks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Punch wants to break free but Starks has control.
Starks lands a left hand.
Starks lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Starks. Come on Starks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches. Starks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks lands with a light punch inside. #T2# The referee calls for Starks to work.
Starks misses with a hook from the clinch. Starks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Starks tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage. Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches. Starks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchs head. This has been an exciting period of action! Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks. Starks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starks lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Starks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks. Starks presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punch up against the cage. Starks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Starks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch.#T4# Nice body punch from Starks. Starks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Starks misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut. Starks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Starks dominated that round. That's time! Starks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Starks clinches with his opponent.
Starks is struggling to control the position. Starks misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Starks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A right hand to the body from Starks.
Starks digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank. Starks slowing the pace effectively. Starks lands a shot to the body. Starks lands a shot to the body. Punch is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starks misses with a body punch.
Blake Starks has scored more points in the clinch so far. Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks gets through Punch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Starks misses with a body punch.
#T1# Punch blocks a body shot from Starks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Starks scores with a nice hook to the head. Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks slowing the pace effectively. Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow. Starks avoiding damage.
Punch blocks a body shot from Starks. Starks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Starks lands with a short head shot on the inside. Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Starks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Good body shot from Starks.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
Starks tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Starks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Starks can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Starks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starks presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Starks lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Starks stalling in the clinch.
Starks leaning his opponent against the cage. Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
#T3# Starks lands a body punch. A short right from Starks. Starks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not. Starks lands with a right to the head. Starks works on Punch's body with a couple of short punches. Starks lands a nice shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Starks.
Starks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Starks scores with a nice hook to the head. Starks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punch to his knees! Starks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Starks! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Starks made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1# McCullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullen misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Punch down. Punch throws a combination that misses and McCullen counters with a left to the body. Punch drops his hands momentarily and McCullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Punch looks winded! Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McCullen with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Smash Punch has been cut.#KD# McCullen sends Punch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCullen is motioning to the referee to let Punch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Punch is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punch takes a body punch but keeps moving. McCullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCullen lands with a good body shot. McCullen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Punch is still on wobbly legs! Can McCullen finish him? McCullen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Punch's defenses. It connects perfectly with Punch's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam McCullen! A victorious Sam McCullen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1# Punch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Struja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Punch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struja has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Struja throws a shot to the body.
Punch is breathing heavily. Struja connects with a looping right hand.
Punch throws a right and a left that Struja avoids nicely. Struja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Struja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Struja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punch moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Struja lands a hook that stumbles Punch back into the cage. Struja follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Punch to the canvas! Struja pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Punch has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ludko Struja! Ludko Struja thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #78
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Hope lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Punch backs up against the cage.
Hope swinging wildly here.
Hope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hope wants it to stay on the feet. Punch lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hope swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Hope. Sloppy strikes from Punch. Those never looked like landing. A left and a right from Punch both land. Nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punch scores with a jab to the body. Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch. Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punch scores with a head kick.
#T1# Hope throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from Hope does no damage. Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hope shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Punch eats them both and turns towards Hope to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Punch throws a combination that misses and Hope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Punch throws a nice looking combination but Hope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hope checks a leg kick. Punch tries to bum rush Hope with a series of wild strikes but Hope uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Hope does no damage. Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing. Hope throws a right and a left that both miss. No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope misses with the combination.
Punch throws a chopping leg kick but Hope manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Punch throws a one two combo.
Punch throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Hope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away. Smash Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punch shoots in but no luck this time. Hope looks to throw the jab but Punch is out of range. Punch throws the kick towards the body but Hope avoids it. Hope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hope throws a right hand that Punch ducks under and follows up with a left that Punch also avoids with ease. Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Hope slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
Punch throws a wild body kick that Hope sees coming a mile off. No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billy Hope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Punch. Nice defenses there by Hope. Hope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3# Hope throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick misses from Punch. Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Punch backs off Hope throws a huge counter combo but Punch manages to avoid it all. Hope tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Punch.
Punch throws a leg kick but Hope sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing. Hope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch. Punch misses with a takedown attempt and Hope counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Punch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing. Hope swinging wildly here.
Hope misses with the combination.
#T4# Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hope. Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Punch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hope as he avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punch. Hope throws a right and a left that Punch avoids nicely. It looked like Punch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hope was well out of range. Poor timing from Punch. Despite the aggression on Hope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hope stalks Punch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Punch's face. Punch staggers backwards, shaken. Hope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punch. Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hope counters with a left and a right that stings Punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hope throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Punch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing. Punch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hope. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hope dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Hope scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Punch is looking to wear down Hope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Punch misses with a low kick. Hope misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely. Hope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Punch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Punch looks to land a combination but Hope avoids it well. Punch throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely. Hope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hope circles away quickly and effectively. Punch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Despite the aggression on Hope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Punch checks a low kick from Hope. A punch combination from Hope misses. Hope blocks a low kick nicely. Punch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Hope throws a jab when Punch was well out of range. Hope connects with a jab.#TD# Punch scores with a takedown into Hope's guard.#ES2# Hope kicks Punch off and gets to his feet. Billy Hope seems to be getting the better of the standup. A combination from Hope does no damage. Punch appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hope avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punch.#T2# Punch with a poor takedown enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab. Punch misses with a double jab.
Punch fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Punch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Punch. Those never looked like landing. Punch dives in for a single leg takedown but Hope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hope is looking for the big counter here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hope, as that shot connected.
Hope throws a right and a left that Punch avoids nicely. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hope throws a series of strikes that have Punch backpedaling.
Hope misses with a wild combination.
Punch misses the shot to the body. Hope lands a jab-cross combination. Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3# Punch misses with the combination.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope swinging wildly here.
Hope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punch. Punch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hope eats them both and turns towards Punch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Punch throws a nice looking combination but Hope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Punch throws a push kick but Hope slaps the foot to one side. Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No luck with that takedown attempt from Punch. A combination from Hope does no damage. Punch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Punch throws a leg kick but Hope moved away. Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hope's head. Hope tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Punch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hope blocks the body kick.
Punch tries to clinch up. Hope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Punch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Punch throws a body shot but no joy. Punch shoots in looking for a takedown. Hope tries to sprawl out of it but Punch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Punch blocks a jab. Punch tries to counter with a takedown but Hope is quick to defend against it. Punch has a takedown stuffed. Hope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Punch misses with a combination
and Hope counters with a two punch combo. Punch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hope. Hope lands a two punch combo.
Hope misses with an uppercut. Hope throws a leg kick but Punch sees it coming and checks it nicely. As Hope tries to get set, Punch tries to push him back and clinch up but Hope manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hope tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch. Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Punch lands a nice shot to the body.
Punch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hope throws a shot to the body.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt. Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope slips under a jab from Punch. Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Hope's head. A slapping leg kick lands for Hope.
Hope throws a right hand that Punch ducks under and follows up with a left that Punch also avoids with ease. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hope checks a leg kick. Nice shot by Hope. 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! Hope tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Hope throws a right and a left that Punch avoids nicely. Hope moves out of range as Punch throws a body kick.
Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hope is fending him off so far but Punch persists. Nope, Hope circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Punch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Punch slips a jab and a cross from Hope.
Punch jabs Hope to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sloppy strikes from Hope. Those never looked like landing. Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hope throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hope scoring well with a low kick there.
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hope is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Danga de danga de dang - Hope scores with a four punch combination! No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt. #T3# Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch looks to land a combination but Hope avoids it well. Punch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hope misses with a few strikes there.
Hope tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick by Punch misses and Hope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hope throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range. Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.
Punch tries to clinch up. Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punch wants to clinch up but Hope keeps it at a distance. Hope lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Punch throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease. Hope misses with a head kick.
Punch appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Punch dives in and grabs Hope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hope pushes down on Punch's head and hops out. Hope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hope slaps away a takedown attempt from Punch, before circling back to the center of the mat. Billy Hope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Punch misses with a body kick. Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope throws a series of punches but Punch avoids them all with ease. Punch blocks a leg kick. No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smash Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Punch tries to bum rush Hope with a series of wild strikes but Hope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Hope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hope 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hope!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #72
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Punch throws a body punch but Grimrock moves out of range. Punch throws a right and a left that Grimrock avoids nicely. Grimrock connects with a right hand. Punch shakes it off. Punch looks to land a combination but Grimrock avoids it well. Grimrock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A punch combination from Punch misses. Punch throws a series of punches but Grimrock avoids them all with ease. Grimrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Grimrock has Punch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead. Punch avoiding damage as Grimrock throws knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage. Punch 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! Grimrock lands a nice elbow. Grimrock digs a right hand underneath Punch's ribcage. Punch let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1# Grimrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away. Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Punch avoids the damage to the body. Grimrock lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Grimrock.
Punch is breathing heavily. Grimrock lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Smash Punch has been cut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges. Grimrock lands with a right to the head. Grimrock lands an elbow just above Punch 's eye. Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Grimrock cracks Punch with a nice body shot. Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Punch takes an elbow to the forehead. Grimrock lands an elbow just above Punch 's eye. A short right from Grimrock. Grimrock lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Punch's ribcage. Grimrock lands a nice elbow. Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock. Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
#T3# Grimrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a body shot. Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Punch won't want to take too many of those. A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses. Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Punch takes an elbow to the temple. Punch takes an elbow to the forehead. Grimrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Punch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grimrock can turn it around. Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Punch takes an elbow to the forehead. Grimrock lands a nice elbow. Grimrock landing knees to the body.
#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a right hand. Grimrock digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimrock. Grimrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock. #CUT2# Smash Punch's cut is getting worse. Nice elbow from Grimrock. Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Grimrock. A right hand to the body from Grimrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grimrock lands a body shot. Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment. Grimrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round. The cut man is working on Smash Punch'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. #R2# Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimrock moves away. Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimrock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A nice leg kick lands there from Grimrock. #CL2# Punch tries to keep at a distance but Grimrock has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right from Grimrock on the inside. Grimrock lands a nice shot to the body. Lee Grimrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short right from Grimrock on the inside. Grimrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment. Nice elbow from Grimrock. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punch takes an elbow to the forehead. Grimrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Punch is trying to break free. Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch. Punch takes a knee to the side of the body. Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock is leaning against Punch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses. Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Grimrock working Punch over with knees to the body. Grimrock lands a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Nice body punch from Grimrock. Grimrock lands with a short shot to the head. Grimrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Punch in his tracks for a moment. Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Grimrock. Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grimrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Punch's ribcage. Grimrock digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank. Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3# Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grimrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Grimrock.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock. #CUT2# Smash Punch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Grimrock presses Punch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Grimrock lands a shot to the body. Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punch backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Grimrock.
Grimrock scores with a hook to the body. Grimrock lands a left hand.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4# Grimrock landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Punch shrugs off. Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Grimrock lands a nice elbow. Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# Jeez, Smash Punch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Punch shrugs off. Grimrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Punch is rocked! Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch. Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Punch seems to have got his legs back now. Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Smash Punch's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Grimrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Grimrock. Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Grimrock closes the distance and pushes Punch back into the cage. Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimrock has him pressed against the cage. Grimrock lands an elbow inside. Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punch takes an elbow to the temple. Grimrock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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! Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punch's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Smash Punch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Grimrock!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1# Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punch tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punch to the ground. Punch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Punch rushes Bolt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage. Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Punch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A punch combination from Punch misses. Bolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punch pinned against the cage. Punch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolt throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
Bolt checks a low kick from Punch. Bolt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Punch manages to circle out of the way. Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Bolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Bolt gets caught napping as Punch dives in and scores a takedown. Bolt manages to retain guard. Punch content to stall in guard here. Punch throwing strikes but missing. Bolt trying to control the position.
#SU2# Punch stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Punch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Punch scores with a shot to the body.
Punch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bolt is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punch throws a series of strikes that have Bolt backpedaling.
Punch dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bolt tries to counter by clinching up but Punch breaks away and moves out of range. Bolt dives in for a single leg takedown but Punch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# Punch closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.#BC# Bolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Punch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolt eats them both and turns towards Punch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Punch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2# Bolt is rocked! Punch jabs Bolt to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bolt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Punch cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs. Punch looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming. Bolt throws a big counter combination but Punch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Punch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##KD2# Punch drops Bolt with a beautiful combination! Bolt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Punch is looking for the KO! Oh Bolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bolt misses with a double jab.
Punch misses with a head kick.
Punch plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bolt swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bolt face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smash Punch! An out of breath Smash Punch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position. Jack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jack darts in and clinches Punch up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Jack breaks from the clinch.
Punch takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses. Jack misses with a head kick.
Punch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way. Jack connects with a single shot there. Jack clobbers Punch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Punch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Smash Punch has been cut. Punch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Punch is rocked!#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Jack and Punch goes tumbling to the canvas! Jack follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. Oh Punch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punch wants to get back to full guard. Jack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Punch is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold. Punch seems to have got his legs back now. Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground. Punch is trying to stand back up but Jack is controlling him
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jack not doing much here.
#T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Punch has hold of Jack's hands but Jack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Punch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Punch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. Jack stalling. Jack working over Punch with some ground and pound. Punch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jack controlling the action here. Jack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Jack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. My spies in LOD London Top Tier inform me that Jack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Jack thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Jack controlling the action here. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jack working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jack is controlling the pace.
Jack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Jack 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. Punch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demolisher Jack! After the big win, Demolisher Jack made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Venom Combat Sports and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# Tycoon scores with a spinning back kick! Punch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Tycoon finds it's way through Punch's defenses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tycoon. Tycoon misses with a two punch combination.
Punch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Punch throws a leg kick and Tycoon counters with a slapping leg kick. Punch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tycoon counters with a stiff right hand. Punch slips a straight right by Tycoon. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tycoon lands with an overhand left.#KD2# Tycoon sends Punch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tycoon is motioning to the referee to let Punch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Punch is rocked!#KD2# Tycoon lands a big uppercut and Punch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Punch looks OK. Tycoon waves Punch back to his feet! Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Punch lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut. Tycoon lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Punch head around and knocks him out cold! Tycoon hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tycoon! Mike Tycoon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1# Punch misses with a takedown attempt - Porter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Porter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Punch goes for a double leg but Porter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porter continues to drive forward. Porter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Porter scores with a kick to the body.
Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punch is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Punch circles away and we're back to standing. Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punch is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Punch circles away and we're back to standing. Punch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Porter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Porter tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Porter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Porter with the ground and pound but Punch uses the opportunity to regain guard. Porter stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Porter looking to sit in guard and control but Punch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Punch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Punch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth. Punch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Punch is looking to work some ground and pound but Porter has wrist control. Punch throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely. Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Punch'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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Punch stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Porter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Punch blocks it well. Punch throws a wild body kick that Porter sees coming a mile off. Punch misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Porter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Punch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Porter fails with a takedown attempt. Smash Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Porter. Punch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Punch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Porter throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
Punch throws a series of punches but Porter avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Porter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Punch throws a nice looking combination but Porter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Porter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Porter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES# Punch sneaks out the side door and pushes Porter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Punch is breathing heavily.#T3# Punch stalks Porter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porter's face. Porter staggers backwards, shaken. Punch throws a body kick that misses. Porter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Punch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Porter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Punch punishes Porter's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2# Porter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Punch's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punch is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Porter is working an open guard so Punch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# A punch combination from Punch misses. Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Punch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Punch.
#TD2# Porter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Porter is in Punch's guard.#ES# Punch pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Porter connects with a leg kick. Punch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Porter connects with an inside leg kick. Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Porter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porter somewhat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Punch dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Porter rushes Punch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Porter stalling the fight.
Punch blocks the elbow strike.
Punch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Punch working hard to break the clinch. Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punch avoids it. Porter lands a good knee to the midsection. Punch won't want to take too many of those. Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1# Porter looking for a takedown. Porter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Punch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Smash Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Porter. Punch has had enough of the clinch but Porter keeps him there for the moment. Porter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Porter tries a knee to the head but Punch blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Punch is trying to push Porter away but Porter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Porter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Porter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punch.
Nice elbow from Porter. #BC2# Porter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Punch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Punch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porter circles away quickly and effectively. Punch throws a series of punches but Porter moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Porter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punch. That did some damage! Punch throws a right and a left that both miss. Porter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Porter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Punch throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease. Porter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Porter misses with a head kick.
#T3# A solid body kick from Porter. #TD2# Porter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Porter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Punch keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully. Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Porter throwing strikes but missing. Punch working a defensive guard here.
Porter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Punch pulls Porter in to control the position. #T4# Porter looking to pass the guard. Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porter. Punch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Some wild striking there from Punch.
Punch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around? Porter moves out of range of the leg kick from Punch. Punch misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a leg kick. #TD2# Porter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Punch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Porter.
Porter scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Porter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Punch stalks Porter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porter's face. Porter staggers backwards, shaken. Smash Punch is winning the standup battle so far. Punch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Porter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch stalks Porter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porter's face. Porter staggers backwards, shaken. Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porter's waist but Porter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side. Porter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Porter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Punch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Porter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porter. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Porter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punch sprawls well initially but Porter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Punch moves into full guard.
#T1# Punch wants to sweep but no luck. Punch keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully. #ES# Punch pushes Porter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Porter scores with a push kick. Punch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porter defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Punch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Punch stalks Porter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porter's face. Porter staggers backwards, shaken.#T2# Porter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# It looks like Smash Punch has been cut. Porter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punch avoids it really well and circles away. As Porter tries to get set, Punch tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Porter fails with a takedown attempt. Porter tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Punch fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Porter rushes Punch and presses him up against the cage. Porter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punch is defending well for now.#T3# Porter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porter walks into a left hand. #CL# Punch clinches up against the cage. Punch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Porter scores with a knee to the head.
Porter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away. Porter prevents Punch from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porter circles away quickly and effectively. Porter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Porter moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off. Punch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Porter. Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Porter stuffs the takedown attempt from Punch. Punch gets slowly back to his feet. Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Punch but Punch pushes him off and we're back to square one. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Porter. Porter motions for Punch to come forward. Porter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Porter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Punch napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Punch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight! Smash Punch showed his dominance in that final round. I think Punch 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Punch! After winning the bout, Smash Punch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punch counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# Punch moves into the clinch. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Punch. Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins prevents Punch from breaking the clinch. Rollins lands a right hand. Rollins working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punch. Rollins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Punch is keeping busy. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins trying to stall but Punch improves his position.
Punch tries to circle away but Rollins has him pinned against the cage. Punch is trying to force a seperation but Rollins has the dominant position.#T1# Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Punch uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment. Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Rollins is controlling him. Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Punch.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rollins has double underhooks. Rollins effectively controlling the action here. Punch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Punch blocks an uppercut.
Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Punch blocks an uppercut.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Punch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Punch blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not. #T3# Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins has Punch pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. A head punch blocked on the inside by Punch. Punch blocking some punches.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. Rollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rollins is struggling to control the position. Rollins working aggressively here.
#T4# Rollins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Punch takes a shot to the head. Rollins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chet Rollins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. Punch misses with a body kick. Rollins is looking to clinch but Punch is avoiding it.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Rollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Punch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Punch looks to land a combination. Rollins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD2# Punch lands a left and a right that send Rollins crashing to the mat, dazed. Punch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Rollins is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Rollins has managed to clinch.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Punch. Rollins seems to have got his legs back now. Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punch can do to turn this around? Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Punch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punch prevents a body shot from Rollins. Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rollins has double underhooks. Rollins is trying to maintain a safe position but Punch gets an underhook and turns Rollins into the cage. Rollins tries to stall but Punch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rollins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punch up against the cage. Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rollins.
#BC2# Punch manages to break the clinch.
Punch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rollins tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away. Punch looks to land a combination. Rollins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Rollins drives through and clinches with Punch against the cage.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rollins lands a right hand. Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Punch. Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Punch uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punch working hard to break the clinch. Rollins lands with a left to the head. Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rollins pushes Punch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Punch has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment. Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Punch backwards. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Punch uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rollins lands with a light punch inside. Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away. Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chet Rollins dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Punch looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well. Rollins is looking to clinch but Punch is avoiding it.
Rollins fails in his attempt to clinch. Rollins tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. It seemed like Punch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Punch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Rollins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rollins. Punch is trying to force a seperation but Rollins has the dominant position. Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Punch takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Punch as Rollins tries to tie him up. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. #T1# Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rollins has double underhooks. Rollins lands an uppercut. Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chet Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Punch blocking some punches.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Rollins scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rollins tries to work over Punch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
#T2# Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Punch blocks an uppercut.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins trying to control the position but instead, Punch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rollins into the cage. Rollins wants to stall.
Rollins can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins trying to stall but Punch improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punch. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins lands a body punch. Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Punch uses good head movement to avoid it. Punch blocks an uppercut.
Rollins pushes Punch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punch backwards. #T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins taking a breather. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Chet Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chet Rollins! Our winner, Chet Rollins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Punch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Smith 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. Smith tries to move to mount but Punch blocks the move with his legs. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2# Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Punch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Punch! Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Punch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Punch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Punch wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard. Smith is trying to control the position but Punch postures up. #T2# Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Smith trying to control the position.
Punch stops Smith from standing up. Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Punch stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T3##SUB2# Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Smith wants to sweep but no luck. Punch controlling from the top position. Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith pulls Punch in close to prevent any damage. Punch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2# Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Punch pulls Smith in to control the position. #T4# Punch is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. Smith trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Punch dives on top into guard.#REVR# Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punch is controlling him. #SUB2# Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Punch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Smith will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Punch shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Punch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Punch lands a jab to Smith's midsection. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Smith throws a hook to the side of Punch's head but Punch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Some wild striking there from Punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smash Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Punch tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Smith lands a shoulder strike. Punch blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Punch to keep the fight standing. Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Punch blocks an uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith is trying to pull guard but Punch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punch walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Smash Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Smith.#TD2# Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Smith wants to pass to mount but Punch is defending the position. #T2##SUB2# Punch is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Punch is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Smith is working for a kimura but Punch is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Punch defends the submission attempt.#T3# Smith wants to pass to mount but Punch is defending the position. Smith stalling. Punch is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Punch is looking to escape. #SUB2# Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Smith wants to take his opponent's back but Punch doesn't allow it. Smith tries to control but Punch wriggling away. #SUB2# Smith working for a submission but Punch is keeping him at bay. #SUB2# Punch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith tries to control but Punch wriggling away. Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Punch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Smith scores with a jab. Punch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Smith lands a body shot.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punch under the eye. Punch ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #KD2# Smith lands a big uppercut and Punch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Punch looks OK. Smith waves Punch back to his feet!#ROC2# Punch is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith misses with a straight right. Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Punch slips a straight right by Smith.#CL2# Smith moves into range and clinches up with Punch. Smith jumps guard but Punch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Smith is trying to pull guard but Punch has him pressed against the cage. Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punch just stands there and leans against the cage. Punch seems to have got his legs back now. Smash Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Smith. Smith effectively controlling the action here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Punch has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Smith tries to pull guard but Punch won't allow it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Smith pulls Punch into guard.
Punch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU# Punch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Smith misses with a double jab.
Punch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith missing with a left hand there. Punch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Punch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2# Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Punch's guard. Smith passes Punch's left leg - he's now in half guard. Smith wants to take a breather but Punch is having none of it. #T2# Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Punch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working. #SUB2# Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punch defends it well. #T3# Smith is trying to control. Punch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Punch is defending well.
Big Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Punch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Punch persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Punch ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Smash Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A jab from Smith finds it's way through Punch's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight! Big Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smith 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Smith! An out of breath Big Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1# Torok swings away with a leg kick that misses. Punch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Torok misses with the combination.
#TD# Torok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Torok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Torok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Torok looking to pass the guard. Torok controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torok passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1# Torok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Punch's shoulder. That is not cool. Torok has knee on belly and moves into mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Punch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Torok tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Punch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Torok tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Torok controlling the pace for now. Torok scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Torok controlling his opponent. Torok throwing strikes here but Punch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3# Torok controlling the pace for now. Torok 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.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Punch is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Torok locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Punch is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Torok!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1# Punch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease. Punch throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Halo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Punch has his feet on Halo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punch tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Halo. Halo misses the shot to the body. Punch tries to counter by closing the distance. Punch misses with a combination
#TD# and Halo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Punch won't be happy with that. Punch defending against the ground and pound. Halo working the ground and pound. The ground and pound from Halo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Punch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1# Halo scoring with punches and elbows. A lull in the action here as Halo stalls from top position. Punch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Punch defending against the ground and pound. Halo looks up at the clock and then as Punch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Punch is trying to escape the position but Halo is controlling the position. You can see the frustration on Punch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Halo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Punch looks to move to half guard but instead Halo has passed into mount! Damn! Punch taking shots to the head. Punch is bucking up trying to escape but Halo cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Punch is working to get back to half guard.
Halo controlling the pace for now. Halo lands a nice shot to the head. #T3# Halo controlling the position easily from mount. Halo landing strikes, looking to finish! We've been informed that Punch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Halo landing shots from mount. Punch gets back to half guard. Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Punch tries to kick Halo off but Halo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Halo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punch's head. #T4# Punch wants to get back to full guard. Halo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Halo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Punch wants to get back to his feet. Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Punch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Punch is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Punch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Halo thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch wants to get back to full guard. Halo looks to land a strike but Punch avoids it nicely and regains full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Halo dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo. Halo misses with a looping left. Punch shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Punch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Punch tries to clinch #TD# and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Punch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Smash Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punch defending well though. Halo controlling the action here. Halo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Halo is nestled in close to Punch, 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, Halo seems content to control. Halo lands with a punch from half guard. Halo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punch's head. #SUB# Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Punch is defending well.
Halo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Still in half guard, Halo seems content to control.#T2# Halo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Halo thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Halo is looking to take a break and control but Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Punch is looking to escape. Ground and pound from Halo. Halo is looking to take a break and control but Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Halo is really struggling to control Punch but he's trying to hold on to the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Punch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Punch avoids it well and moves away. Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punch's guard. Punch is breathing heavily. Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punch can do to turn this around? Halo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Halo pushes down on Punch's leg and manages to get into half guard. Halo drops an elbow to the side of Punch's head. #T4# Halo working the head and body with strikes. Halo lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Halo 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. Halo winds up and cracks Punch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Halo 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. Punch has hold of Halo's hands but Halo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Punch taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard. Halo lands strikes from half guard. Punch wants to get back to his feet.
Halo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Halo dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Punch slips a straight right by Halo. Punch misses with a double jab
#TD# and Halo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Halo advances to half guard. Punch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halo scores with a couple of nice shots. Halo winds up and cracks Punch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Halo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Punch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dominick Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Halo working the head and body with strikes. #T1# Punch wants to get back to his feet. Punch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Halo lands strikes from half guard. Halo working Punch over with strikes. Halo scoring with strikes to the body and head. Halo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Punch is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Punch wants to get back to his feet. Dominick Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Halo 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. Punch taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard. Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halo connects with a nice short shot to Punch's temple. Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Halo lands strikes from half guard. Halo 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. #T3# Halo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Halo landing punches. Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Halo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Punch's face.
Halo landing strikes from the mount and Punch is in trouble! Halo controlling from the full mount. #T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Halo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Punch hang on? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Punch is bucking up trying to escape but Halo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC# Punch is rocked! Halo wants to control the pace but Punch is squirming around nicely. Halo is in the full mount, landing strikes. Punch is still in real trouble! Can Halo finish him? Halo lands a nice shot to the head. Halo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Smash Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Halo breaks from Punch's wrist control and lands an elbow. Halo blocks Punch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominick Halo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Halo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Halo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1# A leg kick checked by Woodley. Smash Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punch throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Tyron Woodley has been cut.#CL2# Punch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Woodley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Woodley tries to keep at a distance but Punch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Woodley finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Punch's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Woodley falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smash Punch! A victorious Smash Punch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1# Punch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Besson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punch swivels and escapes. Besson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Luc Besson has been cut. Besson looks winded! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punch. Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smash Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Punch clinches with his opponent.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Besson has him pressed against the cage. Besson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Punch to keep the fight standing. Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Punch tries to break the clinch but Besson is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Besson has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Besson tries to pull guard but Punch forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Smash Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Besson.#T1# Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Punch tries to break the clinch but Besson is controlling the position. #BC2# Besson breaks from the clinch.
Punch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL# Punch has Besson up against the cage in a clinch.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Besson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punch prevents it.
Besson keeps control of Punch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Besson trying to control the position but instead, Punch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Besson into the cage.#T2##BC2# Besson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice combination there by Punch.
Besson goes for a double leg but Punch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Punch continues to drive forward.#KD# Punch drops Besson with a beautiful combination! Besson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Punch is looking for the KO!#ROC# Besson is rocked! 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! Punch wobbles Besson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Punch dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Besson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smash Punch! During a confident post fight interview, Smash Punch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# A punch combination from Punch misses. Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Punch throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely. Punch tries to clinch up. Punch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Punch tries to clinch but Belle is having none of it. Belle throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Punch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Belle misses the target. Belle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punch moves away. Belle checks the leg kick. Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
Punch wants to clinch. Belle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Belle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Belle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punch.
#T1# Punch moves out of range as Belle strikes. Nice sprawl there from Belle as Punch shoots in. A slow jab from Belle misses its intended target. Belle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Belle checks a leg kick nicely. Punch shoots in for a double leg but Belle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Belle throwing a counter right hand but Punch manages to avoid it.#TD# Belle feints and as Punch raises his hands in defense, Belle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Belle is working Punch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Belle 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Belle works over Punch with some ground and pound from guard. Belle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Belle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punch is keeping the position for now. Belle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Belle stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Belle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Belle lands a couple of decent looking shots. Belle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Punch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Belle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Belle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Punch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Belle wants to take a breather but Punch is having none of it. Belle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Punch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belle scores with a couple of nice shots. Belle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working. Punch is trying to stand.
#T4# Belle controlling the action here. Punch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belle scores with a couple of nice shots. Punch looks winded! Belle prevents Punch from improving his position. Nice strikes from Belle there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Punch is looking to escape. Punch taking some punishment here, with Belle in his half guard. Punch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnaby Belle dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Punch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belle. Punch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice takedown defense from Belle. No joy for Punch on that attempt. Smash Punch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Belle throws a body shot but no joy. Belle jabs Punch right on the nose. Punch blinks but takes it well. Barnaby Belle is winning the standup battle so far. Belle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Belle slaps away a takedown attempt from Punch, before circling back to the center of the mat. Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Belle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belle wants it to stay on the feet. Barnaby Belle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Punch. Belle sizes up Punch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Punch is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Belle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Punch did well to prevent Belle getting side control. Punch is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Belle looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Punch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belle scores with a couple of nice shots. Belle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working. Belle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punch can do to turn this around?#T1# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belle connects with a nice short shot to Punch's temple. Belle is looking to take a break and control but Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Still in half guard, Belle seems content to control. Belle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Belle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belle punishing his opponent with strikes. Punch is bucking up trying to escape but Belle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Punch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2# Belle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belle landing shots from mount. Punch is in a horrible position here. Belle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Punch is in a horrible position here. Belle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belle with a couple of short strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Belle trying to control but Punch is having none of it. Belle lands a heavy elbow. #T3# Belle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Belle controlling the position easily from mount. Belle with good strikes from the mount here! Belle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Punch is bucking up trying to escape but Belle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Belle lands a big elbow. Belle raining down shots from the mount! Belle controlling his opponent. #T4# Belle lands with some strikes. Belle is landing with some decent strikes but Punch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. BOOM! Belle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Punch's face.
This has been an exciting period of action! Punch is looking to get to half guard. Belle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Belle content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnaby Belle dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Belle scores with a nice right hand.
Belle dodges the punch combination from Punch.
Punch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belle to score with a decent uppercut. Belle misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely. Belle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Belle. Belle appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Punch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Punch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punch somewhat.#T1# Belle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Belle thows a left - swing and a miss! Belle throws the left hand but Punch avoids the punch easily. Punch motions for Belle to come forward. Punch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Belle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punch under the eye.#TD# Belle 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. Belle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punch's head. Punch keeping full guard, as Belle tries to pass. Barnaby Belle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Belle stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Punch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belle is controlling him. Punch is trying to control the position but Belle postures up. Belle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Belle wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving. Belle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Belle cracks Punch with an elbow. That is naaassty. Belle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Punch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Belle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3# Belle takes a little break here. Punch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Belle working the body and head with strikes. Belle taking a breather here. Punch on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Belle is putting a hurting on Punch here, landing some big shots from side control. Punch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4# Belle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Belle trying to control the action but Punch is working from the bottom. Belle scoring with punches and elbows. Belle trying to control the position but Punch is working away. Belle cracks Punch with a big right hand but Punch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Belle takes a little break here. Punch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Punch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnaby Belle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Belle 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnaby Belle! Barnaby Belle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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