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Event:
HFC 44
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Chernishev throws out a loose jab but Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Truffaut is just out of range.
Truffaut throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Truffaut is quick to defend against it.
Truffaut avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
#TD#
Truffaut tries to sprawl but Chernishev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev trying to control the pace.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Truffaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Truffaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Truffaut keeps trying to improve his position.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev working Truffaut over with strikes.
Truffaut is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chernishev is keen to just control but Truffaut is a slippery customer.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev 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.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev 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.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev with the ground and pound but Truffaut uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chernishev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Truffaut has wrist control.#T3#
Chernishev controlling from the top position.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
Truffaut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Truffaut trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Truffaut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Truffaut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev fails with the takedown.
Truffaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
A nice side step and Truffaut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truffaut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Truffaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truffaut thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernishev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Chernishev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Sergey Chernishev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chernishev trying to mount his opponent but Truffaut defends it.
Truffaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernishev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truffaut can do to turn this around?
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head. #T2#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev prevents Truffaut from improving his position.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Truffaut tries to roll over but Chernishev keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Truffaut wants to improve his position but Chernishev is controlling well.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev. #T3#
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev trying to control the action but Truffaut is working from the bottom.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernishev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Truffaut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev works his way into full mount!
Chernishev looking to finish with strikes here!
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernishev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Truffaut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Truffaut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chernishev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Truffaut is breathing heavily.
Chernishev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Chernishev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Truffaut is rocked!
Chernishev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Chernishev connects with the punch.
Truffaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernishev finish him?
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Truffaut seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev lands a nice hook to Truffaut's body. Truffaut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Truffaut is having none of it.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev 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.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there. #T1#
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Truffaut's hands, connecting with Truffaut's forehead.
Truffaut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Truffaut's hands, connecting with Truffaut's forehead.#T2#
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Truffaut is having none of it.
Truffaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev 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#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Truffaut is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernishev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev throwing shots but Truffaut is blocking nicely.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Truffaut dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Truffaut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Chernishev dives in and scores a takedown into Truffaut's guard.
Chernishev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truffaut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truffaut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Truffaut is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truffaut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chernishev cracks Truffaut with a solid left hand.
Chernishev postures up in Truffaut's guard and throws a big left but Truffaut blocks it.
Truffaut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Truffaut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernishev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Truffaut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Truffaut has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Chernishev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Truffaut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chernishev somewhat.
Truffaut's coach down at Urban Achievers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Truffaut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Truffaut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot by Truffaut.
Chernishev misses with a shot to the body
letting Truffaut counter with a right hand.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truffaut moves away.
Chernishev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truffaut at a distance.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Chernishev misses with a shot to the body
and Truffaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. Chernishev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernishev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Truffaut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev lands a two punch combo.
Chernishev misses with a hook. Truffaut ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Truffaut throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truffaut was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Truffaut circles away.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Truffaut.
Truffaut stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Truffaut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Truffaut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Truffaut misses.
Truffaut throws a nice looking combination but Chernishev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chernishev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernishev has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev had his way with Michel Truffaut in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Truffaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Chernishev feints and as Truffaut raises his hands in defense, Chernishev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Truffaut holds on and takes a little breather.
Chernishev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Truffaut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Truffaut wants to stand and escape but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chernishev stands up over Truffaut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chernishev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chernishev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Truffaut parries the strikes from Chernishev easily there. Chernishev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Truffaut to escape.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Truffaut keeps working.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev works to advance to full mount. Truffaut defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Truffaut is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chernishev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chernishev with shots to the head and body - Truffaut looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Chernishev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chernishev punching from mount but Truffaut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Truffaut in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Truffaut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Chernishev.
Chernishev lands a heavy elbow.
Chernishev unloads with some shots from mount but Truffaut bucks and avoids them well.
Chernishev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Chernishev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chernishev avoids the attempt from Truffaut to control.
Chernishev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernishev breaks from Truffaut's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chernishev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Truffaut hang on?
Chernishev lands a big shot to the head and Truffaut winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
Sergey Chernishev is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Sergey Chernishev 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:
HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Truffaut misses with a body kick.
Harvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Truffaut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truffaut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London Top Tier in the buildup to the fight.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Truffaut.
The fighters circling - Truffaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truffaut slips under a jab.
Truffaut appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Harvey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Truffaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Harvey down.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Truffaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Truffaut misses the target.
Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harvey is out of range and Truffaut settles back down.
Truffaut slips under a jab.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Truffaut does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Truffaut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Truffaut's head.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Truffaut misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Harvey shrugs it off though.
Harvey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey tests Truffaut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Harvey misses.
Truffaut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Donald Harvey has been cut.#T3#
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Harvey tests Truffaut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Truffaut.
Harvey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Truffaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Truffaut throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot by Truffaut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Truffaut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey.
Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Truffaut moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Harvey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Harvey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Truffaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harvey is able to avoid easily.
Harvey lands an overhand right.
Truffaut takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Truffaut's head backwards.
Truffaut connects with a nice looking jab.
Truffaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harvey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Truffaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Truffaut throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truffaut counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truffaut.
Truffaut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it.
Harvey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut.
Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Harvey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Truffaut cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg.
Harvey throws a hook but Truffaut avoids it easily.#T2#
Truffaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
A low kick from Harvey is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Truffaut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harvey defending well as Truffaut loads up on a big left hand.
Truffaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truffaut feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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!
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Truffaut ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Truffaut moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
#T3#
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Truffaut slips the punch.
Truffaut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Truffaut.
Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Truffaut is out of range.
Truffaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Truffaut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Truffaut checks it.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donald Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Harvey thuds his right hand into Truffaut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Truffaut misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
Harvey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Truffaut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Truffaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Truffaut there.
Truffaut scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and Truffaut counters with a left to the body.
Harvey throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michel Truffaut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Harvey's cut.
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#
Truffaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Truffaut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Truffaut checks it well.
Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a leg kick
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truffaut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harvey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey checks a low kick from Truffaut.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Truffaut is looking to counter punch.
Truffaut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Truffaut lands a nice looking body kick.
Truffaut throws a poor cross that misses
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut looks to land a combination. Harvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Truffaut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Truffaut misses with a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Truffaut in his tracks.
Truffaut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey throws a jab when Truffaut was well out of range.
It looked like Truffaut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Truffaut blocks a low kick nicely.
Truffaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey throws a hook but Truffaut blocks it.
Truffaut connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back.
Harvey misses with a leg kick
and Truffaut counters with a nice body kick.
Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Truffaut scores with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Harvey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Truffaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut throws a leg kick but Harvey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Truffaut avoids it with no problem.
Harvey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Truffaut.
Jab, jab by Harvey - just one landing.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Truffaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey motions for Truffaut to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Truffaut defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
Truffaut feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Truffaut throws a big counter combination but Harvey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Truffaut moves out of range of the strikes.
Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks.
Truffaut is looking to counter punch.
Truffaut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Truffaut is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey looks to throw the jab but Truffaut is out of range.
Truffaut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michel Truffaut.
Well Truffaut 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michel Truffaut!
Michel Truffaut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Truffaut misses the target.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truffaut throws out the jab.
Chernishev works over Truffaut's head and body with a nice combination.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Truffaut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truffaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Truffaut slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Truffaut is fending him off so far but Chernishev persists. Nope, Truffaut circles away and we're back to standing.
Truffaut with a jab.
Chernishev throws the left hand but Truffaut avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Truffaut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Truffaut misses the jab.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev has his takedown stuffed
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Truffaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernishev.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Truffaut stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truffaut.
Chernishev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Truffaut misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Chernishev gets a double leg takedown into Truffaut's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernishev slips nicely into half guard.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Chernishev controlling the action here.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chernishev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Truffaut is trying desperately to improve position.
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Truffaut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chernishev fails with the takedown.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Truffaut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev with a jab.
Truffaut scores with a jab. Chernishev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Truffaut misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Truffaut's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Truffaut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chernishev showed some decent athleticism there.
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernishev is controlling the pace.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev slows the pace down in half guard.
Truffaut trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up.
#T2#
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Truffaut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernishev on the ground.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Truffaut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Truffaut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Truffaut tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg. #T4#
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truffaut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truffaut pinned against the cage. Truffaut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Truffaut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernishev.#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Truffaut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Truffaut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truffaut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Truffaut down.
Truffaut is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Truffaut is looking for a sweep.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Truffaut taking a bit of punishment here - Chernishev scoring with strikes.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chernishev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chernishev is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev looks up at the clock and then as Truffaut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernishev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut being controlled for a moment.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Chernishev controlling the position.
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev controlling the position.
Check out the look on Chernishev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chernishev working the ground and pound. #T4#
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Truffaut stops Chernishev from passing to mount.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
Chernishev landing a few strikes.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Chernishev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chernishev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chernishev moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chernishev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Our winner, Sergey Chernishev, 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:
HFC 33 New Era
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Truffaut misses with a hook
#CL#
and Shawcross counters by clinching up.
Shawcross has a couple of punches blocked by Truffaut.
#BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Shawcross.
Truffaut slips under a jab.
Truffaut misses with a looping right.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truffaut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truffaut misses with a body kick.
Shawcross throws a looping overhand right but Truffaut ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Shawcross's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut misses with a leg kick
and Shawcross counters with a nice uppercut.
Truffaut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truffaut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shawcross.
Both fighters circling a little - Truffaut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Shawcross.
Shawcross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truffaut throws a leg kick but Shawcross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shawcross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Truffaut. Truffaut obviously looking to wear him down.
Shawcross connects with a single shot there.
Truffaut scores with a jab.
Truffaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab.
Truffaut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shawcross takes a step back to recover.
Shawcross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Truffaut is looking to land body kicks.
Truffaut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Truffaut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shawcross misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Truffaut counters by clinching up.
Truffaut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shawcross or not.
Shawcross scores with a shot to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shawcross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Shawcross.
Shawcross struggles to land a body shot inside as Truffaut controls his hands.
Shawcross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shawcross swings wildly with an uppercut but Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Shawcross.
#BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Truffaut misses the body punch
and Shawcross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shawcross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut. #T3#
Shawcross throws a shot from downtown. Truffaut moves away and avoids it.
Truffaut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shawcross checks the leg kick.
Shawcross lands a slapping body shot.
Shawcross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shawcross. #CUT#
It looks like Michel Truffaut has been cut.#CL#
Shawcross gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
Shawcross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Truffaut steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shawcross.
Shawcross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Truffaut.
A slow jab from Truffaut misses its intended target.
Truffaut connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truffaut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truffaut throws a right hand that misses
and Truffaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Truffaut.
Truffaut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shawcross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Truffaut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawcross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shawcross throws a body punch but Truffaut moves out of range.
Shawcross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Truffaut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shawcross blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick from Truffaut lands but Shawcross takes it in his stride. #CL#
Shawcross has Truffaut up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Shawcross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Truffaut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shawcross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truffaut can do to turn this around?#CL#
Shawcross clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Shawcross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Truffaut misses with the head strike.
Shawcross throws a punch but it's blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut has a couple of punches blocked by Shawcross.
Truffaut blocks an uppercut.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truffaut tries to stall but Shawcross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Truffaut lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shawcross'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.#BC2#
Truffaut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawcross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Truffaut misses with a left hand
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shawcross is out of range and Truffaut settles back down.
Truffaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shawcross.
Truffaut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Truffaut misses with a left hand
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shawcross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Truffaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Truffaut misses with an uppercut
and Shawcross counters with a nice uppercut.
Shawcross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truffaut keeps Shawcross at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shawcross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#T2#
Shawcross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truffaut.
Truffaut staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Truffaut.
Shawcross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Truffaut misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Shawcross moves into the clinch.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truffaut. #BC2#
Truffaut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Truffaut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shawcross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truffaut lands a leg kick that knocks Shawcross off balance momentarily.
Truffaut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shawcross misses with a left hand
and Truffaut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shawcross's knee momentarily.#T3#
Truffaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shawcross counters with a one-two to the body.
Shawcross throws a hook but Truffaut blocks it.
Truffaut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Truffaut lands with a hook. Shawcross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shawcross throws a combination. Truffaut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shawcross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Truffaut misses with a low kick.
Truffaut swings widly with a right hand
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shawcross's head backwards.
Shawcross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truffaut swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Truffaut throws out a loose jab but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shawcross throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Truffaut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Truffaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Shawcross coming out on top.
Truffaut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Truffaut slips a jab from Shawcross.
Truffaut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Shawcross shrugs it off though.
Truffaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truffaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Shawcross is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Shawcross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Truffaut'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Truffaut lands a right hook to the body.
Shawcross throws a lazy uppercut
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Truffaut throws a leg kick
and Shawcross counters with a stiff right hand.
Truffaut throws an overhand right that lands on Shawcross's shoulder, as Shawcross tries to avoid the shot.
Arthur Shawcross is winning the standup battle so far.
Truffaut looks to land a body kick but Shawcross moved away.
Shawcross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shawcross misses with a looping left.
Shawcross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truffaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut cracks the inside of Shawcross's front leg.
Truffaut slips a jab and a cross from Shawcross.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Shawcross's front leg but catches the back leg as Shawcross tries to avoid it.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A big right from Shawcross misses.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Truffaut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawcross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a good jab.
Shawcross dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Truffaut.
Truffaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Shawcross is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Truffaut.
Shawcross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Truffaut.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Truffaut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Truffaut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shawcross dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut!
Truffaut throws an off balance right hand
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut swings widly with a right hand
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Truffaut takes a swing at Shawcross's ribcage but misses.
Shawcross lands a nice shot that snaps Truffaut's head back.
Jab from Truffaut.
Truffaut throws a jab when Shawcross was well out of range.
Truffaut throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truffaut misses with an uppercut
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Shawcross misses with a hook.
Truffaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shawcross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shawcross throws a good cross that connects.
Truffaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Shawcross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shawcross throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Truffaut moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
Shawcross cracks Truffaut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shawcross misses with a straight left.
Truffaut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shawcross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shawcross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#T4#
Shawcross scores with a hook.
Truffaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Shawcross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shawcross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut throws a head punch that misses.
Truffaut presses Shawcross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Truffaut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Truffaut.
Arthur Shawcross has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Shawcross breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Truffaut.#ROC2#
Shawcross is rocked!
Shawcross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Shawcross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truffaut ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Shawcross out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Truffaut!
After winning the bout, Michel Truffaut 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: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Truffaut throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chase Kentworth has been cut.
Kentworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kentworth connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Kentworth misses.
A low kick from Kentworth misses
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Kentworth misses with a double jab
and Truffaut counters with a good, hard body kick but Kentworth shrugs it off.
Truffaut moves out of range of the leg kick from Kentworth.
Kentworth misses with a shot to the body
and Truffaut counters with a body kick.
Kentworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Truffaut.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Kentworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kentworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kentworth misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Truffaut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Truffaut scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Truffaut.
Kentworth is breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kentworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. Kentworth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Truffaut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Truffaut.
Truffaut lands with a straight right. Kentworth didn't see that one coming.
Kentworth tries to clinch but Truffaut moves away
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Truffaut keeps Kentworth at a distance using the push kick.
Truffaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Truffaut lands with a shot to the body.
Kentworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Truffaut. Truffaut obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truffaut lands a jab to the nose.
Truffaut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kentworth if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Truffaut.
Kentworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Kentworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Kentworth tries to avoid it.
Kentworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Truffaut. Truffaut obviously looking to wear him down.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kentworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Truffaut sizes up Kentworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truffaut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truffaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Truffaut - just one landing.
Truffaut scores with a nice head shot.
Kentworth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Truffaut connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Truffaut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Truffaut.#T3#
Kentworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truffaut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick.
Truffaut lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Kentworth down.
Truffaut lands with a nice body kick.
Truffaut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truffaut lands with a right hand.
Truffaut throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut lands an overhand right.
Truffaut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kentworth's calf.
Truffaut lands a leg kick that knocks Kentworth off balance momentarily.
Truffaut delivers a nice body kick.
Chase Kentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truffaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Truffaut lands with a kick to the temple. Kentworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Truffaut lands a nice shot to the body.
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Truffaut has knocked Kentworth down with a huge combo! Truffaut steps away and waves a wobbly Kentworth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kentworth is rocked!
Truffaut throws a pinpoint strike between Kentworth's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kentworth crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Truffaut scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Truffaut!
Michel Truffaut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Truffaut avoids the head kick by Masuku.
Truffaut is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masuku.
Truffaut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masuku.
Truffaut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Truffaut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Truffaut throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Masuku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Truffaut is trying to keep Masuku in close.
Masuku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Truffaut has his hands on Masuku's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Truffaut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Masuku throwing strikes from guard but Truffaut blocks nicely.
Masuku postures up in Truffaut's guard and throws a big left but Truffaut blocks it.
Masuku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masuku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masuku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Truffaut working a defensive guard here.
Masuku with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masuku throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masuku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truffaut.
Masuku throws a sloppy body shot
and Truffaut makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masuku really felt that one!
Masuku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truffaut tries to counter by clinching up but Masuku breaks away and moves out of range.
Masuku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Truffaut backs up against the cage.
Masuku swings for the body but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masuku misses with a leg kick
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Masuku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masuku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Truffaut throws a head kick but Masuku moves out of range.
Truffaut cracks Masuku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Truffaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masuku.
Truffaut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masuku misses with a wild combination.
Masuku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masuku misses with a head kick.
Truffaut moves out of range as Masuku throws a body kick.
Masuku scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Masuku's front leg but catches the back leg as Masuku tries to avoid it.
Truffaut looks for the body kick but Masuku saw that one coming.
Truffaut throws a low kick, looking for Masuku's leg but Masuku calmly moves out of range.
Masuku throws a lazy body kick
letting Truffaut counter with a right hand.
Truffaut lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truffaut's corner calls for a 1-2. Truffaut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Masuku has managed to clinch.
Masuku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masuku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Truffaut is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Truffaut misses with some punches.
A short left from Truffaut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Truffaut will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Truffaut loads up on a big right hand but Masuku slips the punch.
Truffaut moves out of range as Masuku throws a body kick.
Truffaut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masuku checks it well.
Masuku throws a jab when Truffaut was well out of range.
Truffaut tries a low kick but Masuku avoids it.
Truffaut throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Masuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masuku throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Truffaut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Truffaut.
Masuku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Truffaut blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Masuku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut checks a low kick from Masuku.
Masuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Masuku lands with a shot to the body.
Masuku tries to clinch but Truffaut moves out of range. #T1#
Truffaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masuku is able to avoid easily.
Masuku thows a body kick. Truffaut tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masuku throws a low kick but Truffaut avoids it.
Masuku cracks the inside of Truffaut's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Truffaut. That snapped Masuku's head back.
Truffaut misses with a leg kick
and Masuku counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Masuku misses.
Alex Masuku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masuku throws a front kick aimed at Truffaut's knee but Truffaut avoids it well.
Masuku tries to work over Truffaut's front leg with a kick but Truffaut checks it.
A jab from Truffaut finds it's way through Masuku's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut.
Masuku throws a push kick but Truffaut slaps the foot to one side.
Truffaut is looking to counter the offense by Masuku and move into the clinch.#T2#
Masuku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truffaut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masuku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Masuku's front leg but catches the back leg as Masuku tries to avoid it.
Truffaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truffaut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Truffaut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masuku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Truffaut rather than just go for the knockout.
Masuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truffaut.
We've been informed that Masuku has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Masuku down.
Alex Masuku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Masuku.
Truffaut throws a push kick but Masuku slaps the foot to one side.
Masuku takes a swing at Truffaut's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Truffaut misses with a low kick.
Masuku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truffaut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masuku just manages to avoid it.
Masuku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a lovely overhand right.
Masuku avoids a kick to the body.
Truffaut moves out of range of the body kick from Masuku.
Truffaut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masuku throws a series of punches but Truffaut avoids them all with ease.
Masuku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Truffaut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masuku.#T4#
Truffaut misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Masuku's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masuku walks into a straight right hand from Truffaut.
Truffaut with a nice cross.
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!
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masuku throws a combination that misses
and Truffaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masuku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Truffaut with a hook.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Masuku's leg. Masuku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Truffaut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masuku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Truffaut.
Truffaut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masuku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michel Truffaut will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Truffaut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masuku ducks under a wild hook from Truffaut.
Crunch! Truffaut slams his shin into Masuku's torso.
Masuku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Truffaut to score with a decent uppercut.
Masuku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masuku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Truffaut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Masuku avoids it.
A head kick misses from Truffaut.
Truffaut takes a swing at Masuku's ribcage but misses.
Truffaut thuds his shin into the meat of Masuku's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Masuku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masuku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masuku throws a low kick but Truffaut avoids it.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masuku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Masuku throws a chopping leg kick but Truffaut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Truffaut wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Masuku scoring well with a low kick there.
Masuku tries to score with a low kick but Truffaut moves his leg out of the way.
Masuku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Truffaut counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Truffaut.
Masuku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Truffaut checks it well.
Truffaut tries to counter by clinching up but Masuku breaks away and moves out of range.
Truffaut cracks Masuku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Truffaut misses with a head kick.
Truffaut misses with a straight right.
Masuku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Truffaut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masuku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Masuku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Truffaut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truffaut moves away.
As Masuku tries to get set, Truffaut tries to push him back and clinch up but Masuku manages to avoid the attempt.
Truffaut throws a head kick but Masuku moves out of range.
Truffaut lands with a nice combination. Masuku backs away looking to recover.
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!
Masuku takes one on the button.
Masuku throws a right hand that Truffaut ducks under and follows up with a left that Truffaut also avoids with ease.
Masuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Truffaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Truffaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masuku tries to clinch there but Truffaut circles away.
#T3#
Masuku looks to land a combination but Truffaut avoids it well.
Masuku throws a head kick but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masuku can do to turn this around?
Masuku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Masuku tenderised Truffaut's leg. Truffaut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Truffaut wants to land a leg kick but Masuku is out of range.
Masuku misses with a body kick.
Michel Truffaut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masuku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Truffaut to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masuku at a distance.
Truffaut scores with a punch to the head.
Masuku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
Alex Masuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truffaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masuku throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Masuku misses with a double jab
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Alex Masuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Masuku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masuku down.
Masuku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
Masuku moves in looking to clinch but Truffaut pushes him off.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masuku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Truffaut to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Truffaut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Truffaut, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Truffaut!
Michel Truffaut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lyndall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyndall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Truffaut lands a right hand.
Truffaut scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyndall tries to land a knee to the head but Truffaut blocks with his arms.
Lyndall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Truffaut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truffaut lands with a light punch inside.
Truffaut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Truffaut lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyndall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Truffaut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Truffaut is trying to break free.
Lyndall tries to pull guard but Truffaut won't allow it.
Lyndall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Truffaut just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Lyndall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyndall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lyndall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyndall throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Truffaut.
Lyndall is 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!
Lyndall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Truffaut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Truffaut scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Lyndall is rocked!
Truffaut wants to break free but Lyndall has control.
Truffaut just leaning against Lyndall, taking a breather.
Truffaut lands a body punch.
A short left from Truffaut. #T1##BC2#
Truffaut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Truffaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Truffaut ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Lyndall out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Truffaut!
A victorious Michel Truffaut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Truffaut scores with a body shot.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Truffaut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Truffaut wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Truffaut back into the cage.
Truffaut tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truffaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Truffaut after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Truffaut is defending well.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truffaut is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #T1#
Truffaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Truffaut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Truffaut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truffaut is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Truffaut.
A short left from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Truffaut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Truffaut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
Truffaut tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Truffaut back against the cage. #T2#
Powell prevents a body shot from Truffaut. #BC#
Truffaut breaks the clinch.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Truffaut 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. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell tries to clinch there but Truffaut circles away.
Truffaut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truffaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Truffaut there.
Powell throws a head kick but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Nice takedown defense from Truffaut. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Truffaut in a clinch.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell tries to clinch but Truffaut moves away
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Truffaut gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Truffaut scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truffaut thumps Powell with a low kick.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michel Truffaut is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Truffaut moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truffaut.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
And Truffaut counters with a quick kick to the body but Powell blocks it.
Truffaut keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Truffaut swinging wildly here.
Truffaut throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Truffaut defends it well.
Truffaut dodges the punch combination from Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Truffaut.
Truffaut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell slips a straight right by Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head.
Truffaut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Truffaut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Truffaut throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Truffaut only half commits.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Truffaut finds it's target.
Powell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Truffaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell closes the distance but Truffaut moves to the side
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Truffaut as Powell shoots in.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.#CL2#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell stalling against the cage.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a left hand.
Truffaut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truffaut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truffaut lands a body shot.
Truffaut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truffaut can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Truffaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Truffaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Truffaut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Truffaut settles back down. #T1#
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Truffaut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truffaut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Truffaut avoids the head kick by Powell.
Truffaut half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut.
Powell wants to clinch but Truffaut slips to the side
and Truffaut counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Truffaut can pounce on him.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truffaut sprawls well. Truffaut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Truffaut against the cage.
Truffaut can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Truffaut lands a body shot in the clinch.
Truffaut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Truffaut circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Truffaut misses its target.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Truffaut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell swings for the body but Truffaut moves out of range.
Michel Truffaut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truffaut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
A left lands for Truffaut.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truffaut is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truffaut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell tries to clinch up but Truffaut circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truffaut avoids it really well and circles away.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Truffaut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Truffaut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Truffaut 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Truffaut!
During a confident post fight interview, Michel Truffaut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Truffaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masuku motions for Truffaut to come forward. Masuku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut tries to counter with a clinch but Masuku shakes him off and moves away.
Masuku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Masuku clinches up against the cage.
Truffaut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masuku missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Masuku manages to break the clinch.
Masuku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masuku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Truffaut scores with a kick to the midsection.
Truffaut tried to score with a low kick but Masuku checks it.
Truffaut dips to his left and cracks Masuku with an uppercut!
Truffaut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masuku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truffaut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masuku fails to land with a series of punches.
Truffaut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masuku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Truffaut back to the cage. Masuku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Masuku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truffaut misses with a head kick.
Masuku misses with a leg kick
and Truffaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Truffaut lands a front kick.
Truffaut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Masuku has been cut.
Masuku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Masuku's leg. Masuku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masuku scoring well with a low kick there.
Truffaut avoids the head kick by Masuku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truffaut misses with a low kick.
Truffaut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masuku keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Truffaut - just one landing.
Truffaut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Masuku throws a leg kick but Truffaut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masuku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masuku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Truffaut.
Masuku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Truffaut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masuku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masuku walks into a straight right hand from Truffaut.
Masuku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut lands with a hook. Masuku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Masuku. Those never looked like landing.
Truffaut is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masuku with a body shot.
Masuku moves out of range of the leg kick from Truffaut.
Masuku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Truffaut clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masuku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Truffaut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Truffaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masuku leaning against his opponent.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut throws a head punch that misses.
Masuku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Truffaut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masuku has a couple of punches blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut tries to work over Masuku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masuku backwards.
Truffaut lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Truffaut cracks Masuku with a nice body shot.
Masuku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Truffaut looking to stall.
Truffaut misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Masuku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truffaut is trying to stall.
Masuku leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masuku tries a body shot but Truffaut blocks it.
Masuku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masuku blocks a body shot from Truffaut.
Masuku blocking some punches.
Masuku tries to land knees in the clinch but Truffaut avoids the damage to the body.
Truffaut letting Masuku take a breather here.
Truffaut pushes Masuku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truffaut tries to work over Masuku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masuku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truffaut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Masuku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Masuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Truffaut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Truffaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masuku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Truffaut is trying to break the clinch but Masuku is controlling him.
Truffaut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truffaut working aggressively here.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masuku can't find room to land a body shot as Truffaut controls the action.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut is pressed up against the cage. Masuku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Truffaut down to the mat. Truffaut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Truffaut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masuku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Truffaut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Truffaut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Masuku misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truffaut.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truffaut.
Truffaut tries to clinch up.
Masuku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Truffaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Masuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Truffaut.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Masuku's leg. Masuku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masuku ducks right into an uppercut from Truffaut.
Masuku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Truffaut can pounce on him.
Truffaut lands a nice hook to Masuku's body. Masuku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masuku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut scores with the left hand. Masuku knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Truffaut loads up on a big right hand but Masuku slips the punch.
Truffaut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truffaut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masuku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Truffaut checks a leg kick nicely.
Truffaut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masuku misses with a double jab.
Truffaut cracks a nice hook into Masuku's ribs.
Masuku throws a leg kick
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Masuku tries to score with a low kick but Truffaut moves his leg out of the way.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masuku throws a leg kick
and Truffaut counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Truffaut as he checks the leg kick.
Masuku walks into a stiff left hand from Truffaut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Truffaut tries to land a leg kick but Masuku saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Masuku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Truffaut checks it well.
Truffaut lands with an uppercut that bounces Masuku off the cage and back into range.
Truffaut throws a head kick that Masuku semi-blocks.
Alex Masuku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masuku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Truffaut.
Truffaut throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masuku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Truffaut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masuku throws a big counter combination but Truffaut scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Truffaut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masuku moves out of range of the leg kick from Truffaut.
Truffaut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Truffaut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masuku if he has to take too many more of those.
Truffaut with a nice cross.#T4#
Truffaut lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Truffaut lands a big right hand that sends Masuku crashing to the mat! Truffaut stays standing though and waves Masuku back to his feet!#ROC2#
Masuku is rocked!
Truffaut scores with a leg kick.
Oh Masuku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truffaut throws a head kick that half lands.
Masuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truffaut.
Masuku seems to have got his legs back now.
Masuku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick from Truffaut.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masuku tries a head kick but it misses.
Truffaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masuku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michel Truffaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truffaut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masuku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Masuku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Masuku throws a series of punches but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut throws out a counter right but Masuku avoids it with no problem.
Masuku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masuku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masuku misses with a head kick.
Masuku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masuku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Truffaut lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truffaut misses with a low kick.
Truffaut wants to land a leg kick but Masuku is out of range.
Masuku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Masuku misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut checks a low kick from Masuku.#T1#
Masuku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masuku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masuku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truffaut takes a swing at Masuku's ribcage but misses.
Masuku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truffaut thuds his right hand into Masuku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masuku throws a body kick that misses.
Masuku takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Truffaut lands.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Masuku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Truffaut - the referee stops the clock and Masuku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Truffaut. Masuku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Truffaut scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Masuku shrugs it off though.
Truffaut scores with a nice right hand.
Masuku throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Truffaut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Truffaut throws a sloppy head kick and Masuku moves out of range easily.
Truffaut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Masuku takes a step back to recover.
Truffaut lands a front kick.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truffaut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Truffaut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masuku.
Masuku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Truffaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Truffaut.#T3#
Masuku swats away the attempt to clinch by Truffaut.
Truffaut scores with the left hand. Masuku knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truffaut.
Masuku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Truffaut. Truffaut obviously looking to wear him down.
Truffaut moves out of range as Masuku throws a body kick.
Truffaut wants to counter the offense by Masuku and move into the clinch position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truffaut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Truffaut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truffaut, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Masuku down. #T4#
A good leg kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Truffaut delivers a nice body kick.
Truffaut throws a low kick but Masuku avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Masuku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alex Masuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Truffaut connects with a body shot.
Truffaut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masuku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truffaut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Truffaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Truffaut catches Masuku right on the button with a cross.
Truffaut cracks Masuku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Truffaut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michel Truffaut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masuku throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Truffaut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Truffaut 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Truffaut!
An out of breath Michel Truffaut 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: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Napsu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Napsu's leg. Napsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Napsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Napsu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Napsu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Napsu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Napsu prevents Truffaut from escaping the position.
Napsu working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Truffaut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Napsu misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Napsu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Napsu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Napsu working the head with strikes.
Napsu is working Truffaut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Truffaut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Napsu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Napsu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Truffaut down.
Napsu working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Truffaut is rocked!
Napsu working the ground and pound.
Oh Truffaut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Napsu! That's hurt Truffaut! Will he recover? Napsu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuima Napsu!
Tuima Napsu 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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