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Event:
DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Randomaire tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Randomaire shoots in but Truck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Truck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randomaire manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Truck tries to keep at a distance but Randomaire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Randomaire goes for a takedown attempt but Truck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Truck shoots in looking for a takedown but Randomaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Truck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Truck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Randomaire misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Truck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randomaire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randomaire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Truck keeping moving, preventing Randomaire from controlling successfully. #T1#
Randomaire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Randomaire won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Randomaire is looking to stand up but Truck won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randomaire is one step ahead there.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Truck working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Randomaire has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randomaire wants to get back to his feet but Truck passes into half guard.
#T2#
Randomaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Truck.
Randomaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randomaire.
Truck is working Randomaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Truck won't allow Randomaire to sweep him here.
Randomaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Randomaire forces his way into half guard.
Randomaire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randomaire with the ground and pound but Truck uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Truck controls Randomaire momentarily but Randomaire frees himself.
Randomaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randomaire passes Truck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Truck trying to control here.
Truck tries to roll over but Randomaire keeps him under control.
Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truck tries to get out of the position.
Truck gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Randomaire wants to get back to his feet but Truck is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Randomaire has his feet on Truck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Randomaire tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Randomaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Truck was covering up waiting for the punch and Randomaire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randomaire controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Randomaire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Randomaire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Truck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randomaire sprawls and moves away.
Randomaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truck darts in looking for a takedown but Randomaire gets double underhooks and turns Truck into the cage.
Randomaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truck throws the kick towards the body but Randomaire avoids it.
Rand Randomaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Randomaire moves into the clinch.
Truck tries for a takedown but Randomaire manages to get underhooks.
Randomaire prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck gets underhooks to prevent Randomaire's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Truck has picked Randomaire up - he's going for a ride! Truck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Randomaire has one foot on Truck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Randomaire shoots in and gets a takedown into Truck's guard.
Truck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Randomaire wants to control but Truck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Truck lands a nice short elbow.
Randomaire has his hands clasped together around Truck's back. He's all about the action.
Truck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Truck looking for a submission but Randomaire manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Randomaire wants to stand up but Truck is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck trying to control but Randomaire is working from the bottom.
Randomaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randomaire trying to control the position.
Truck distracts Randomaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Truck wants to control from the top but Randomaire keeps moving.
Truck won't allow Randomaire to get back to his feet.
Randomaire controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
Truck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Truck chips away with some ground and pound.
Truck lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Truck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randomaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Truck has managed to get both his arms back between Randomaire's legs - danger averted.
Truck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Truck connects with a couple of short punches.
Truck chips away with some ground and pound.
Truck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Truck postures up.
Truck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Truck wanted to stand there but Randomaire had control of the position. #T4#
Randomaire pulls Truck in close to his closed guard and prevents Truck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Truck forces his way into half guard.
Randomaire moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Randomaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randomaire is breathing heavily.
Truck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Truck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Nigel Truck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Truck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Randomaire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Randomaire tries to clinch there but Truck circles away.
Truck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randomaire manages to circle out of the way.
Randomaire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Truck as he jumps to the side.
Randomaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Truck sprawls well. He's pushed Randomaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randomaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Truck, which made it look bad.
Truck is looking to counter the offense by Randomaire and move into the clinch.
Nigel Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Randomaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randomaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Truck instigates a clinch.
Randomaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Randomaire is fighting off a takedown attempt but Truck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randomaire to the mat. Randomaire regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Randomaire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Truck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truck.
Randomaire throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Truck looks to score with a jab to the body but Randomaire is just out of range.
Randomaire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truck avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
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!
Randomaire tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it. #CL2#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Randomaire. Randomaire maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Randomaire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Truck is trying to keep an underhook but Randomaire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Truck trying to control from the bottom.
Truck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randomaire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randomaire's back!
Truck tries to get the hooks in deep but Randomaire pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randomaire rolls, trying to escape but Truck keeps control of the position.
Truck wants to control but Randomaire is keeping busy.
Truck connects with a big shot to the side of Randomaire's head.
Randomaire trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Truck softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Truck. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Truck looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Randomaire right now.
Truck controlling from the back.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Randomaire could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Truck looking for the choke from the back.
Truck lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Randomaire.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Randomaire could be in trouble here!
Truck scores with punches to the body. #ROC#
Randomaire is rocked!
Randomaire trying to control the action but Truck just sinks the hooks in.
Randomaire is still in real trouble! Can Truck finish him?
Truck lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Randomaire hold on?!
Truck is landing big shots and Randomaire is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Truck!
Our winner, Nigel Truck, 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:
DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Lewis tries to clinch there but Truck circles away.
Truck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis. #TD2#
Truck scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Truck advances to half guard. #ES#
Lewis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Truck is on him like a limpet, forcing Lewis back against the cage.
Truck is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Truck leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Truck just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Truck tries to tie him up.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Lewis. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1##CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Truck stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Truck advances position into side control!
Lewis parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lewis to escape.
Truck throws an elbow but Lewis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Truck has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2##CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Truck looking for a takedown.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Truck.
A short left from Lewis. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard. #ES#
Lewis kicks Truck off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Truck closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Truck breaks from the clinch.
Truck throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Truck clinches up against the cage.
Truck tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Truck looking to stall.
Truck tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Truck digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank. #T3#
Truck trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Truck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Lewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Truck keeps him there for the moment.
Truck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Truck. Truck maintains the clinch.
Truck misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Truck has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Truck trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Truck into the cage.#TD2#
Lewis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Truck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lewis to the mat. Lewis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lewis has his feet on Truck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Lewis works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Truck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Truck looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truck tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lewis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Truck moves out of range.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Truck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Truck is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Truck.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Truck circles away.
And Truck tries to counter it with a takedown but Lewis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Truck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Truck circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Truck misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Truck slips the punch.
Truck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lewis.#CL2#
Truck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Truck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Truck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Truck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Truck content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Lewis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Truck trying to land knees to the body.
Lewis pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lewis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truck is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewis is looking for a takedown.
Lewis tries to work over Truck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truck tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Truck is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truck can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Truck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Truck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis avoiding damage as Truck throws knees to the body.
Truck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis lands an elbow inside that Truck shrugs off.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Truck just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
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!
Truck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Truck after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lewis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Truck throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Truck tries to clinch up.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Truck is avoiding it.
Truck tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Truck clinches up against the cage.
Truck tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Truck holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Truck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lewis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Truck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jon Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Truck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck is looking for a takedown.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Truck.#T1##TD#
Lewis manages to pull guard.
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Lewis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truck tries to counter by closing the distance.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Truck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis has Truck pressed against the cage, preventing Truck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Truck stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Truck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Truck tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Truck closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Truck is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Truck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
Lewis lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Lewis wants the takedown. Truck is fighting it off but Lewis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Truck's guard against the cage.
Lewis tries to stand but Truck is controlling from the bottom.
Truck is trying to keep Lewis in close.
#SU#
Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Truck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
A big left from Truck misses. #CL#
Lewis darts in and clinches Truck up against the cage.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Truck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Truck fails with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis feints a jab promting Truck to slip. Lewis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Truck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jon Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Truck pushes him off.
Truck throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Truck as he jumps to the side.
Truck has a takedown stuffed.
Nigel Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Truck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lewis!
Jon Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC 44: Pate Vs Newton 2
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Truck shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Truck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Truck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to bum rush Truck with a series of wild strikes but Truck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Truck moves his leg out of the way.
Truck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Truck counters by clinching up.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Truck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Truck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truck. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Truck throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Truck darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Truck into the cage.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Truck. Truck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Truck circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Truck takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Truck.
Truck has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Truck.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Truck missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch.
Jackson stuns Truck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Truck. Truck gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truck throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Truck only half commits. #T3#
Truck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Truck lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Truck lands a takedown into guard.
Truck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Truck won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T4#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Truck tries to pass.
Truck controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Truck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Truck clinches up against the cage.
Truck stalling.
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 Steve Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Truck scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Truck trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Truck is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck lands a couple of elbows.
Truck stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Steve Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truck. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truck missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Truck moves into the clinch successfully.
Truck is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Truck has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch.
Truck scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Truck is just out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Truck avoids nicely.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Truck.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Truck avoids them all with ease.
Truck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Truck is avoiding it.
Truck misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Truck moves into the clinch.
Truck missing with knees to the body.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Truck crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Truck breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a right hand that Truck ducks under and follows up with a left that Truck also avoids with ease.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Truck.
Truck tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Truck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Jackson pushes Truck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Truck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Truck is in Jackson's guard.
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!
Truck trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Truck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Truck landing some decent shots from guard.
Truck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Truck trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Jackson is working an open guard so Truck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nigel Truck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Truck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Truck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truck lands strikes from half guard.
Truck is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Truck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Truck drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Truck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Truck lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Truck is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Truck prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Truck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Truck lands a nice short elbow.
Truck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Truck thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson tries to kick Truck off but Truck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Truck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Truck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Truck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Truck is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Truck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Truck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Truck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Truck throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Truck slips under a jab.
Truck shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Truck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Truck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Truck working the body and head with strikes.
Truck remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck working the ground and pound from side control.
Truck looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Truck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Truck is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Truck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Truck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Truck tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Truck landing strikes.
Truck cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Truck landing strikes.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Truck scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is not content to let Truck control the position.
Truck lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Truck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nigel Truck!
Nigel Truck 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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Event:
DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Truck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Truck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Efron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Truck is controlling Efron's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Truck moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Efron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Efron trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Efron from controlling successfully. #T1#
Truck is trying to control the position but Efron postures up.
Truck managing to control the position.
Efron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Efron trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Efron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Truck looking for a sweep. Not yet Truck, not yet.
Truck can't keep his opponent in guard - Efron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Truck is looking for a sweep. Efron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Efron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Efron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Efron lands a nice short elbow.
Efron is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Efron throwing strikes here but Truck is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Efron prevents Truck from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Efron with shots to the head and body - Truck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Efron 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.
Truck is looking to improve his position but Efron isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Efron lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Truck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Efron looking to finish Truck with some ground and pound. This is bad for Truck!#SUB#
Truck tries to improve his position but Efron has taken his back! Efron has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Truck tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Efron pushes Truck away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernard Efron!
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Event:
DFC 28: Newton Vs Pate
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Truck misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Pennis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Truck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Truck has Pennis up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Truck gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Truck looks to land a strike but Pennis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Truck preventing the sweep.
Pennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pennis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pennis looking for a guillotine here but Truck defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pennis is looking for a triangle but Truck pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Truck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Truck connects with a couple of short punches.
Truck preventing the sweep.
Truck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pennis's head.
Truck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Truck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pennis's head.
Truck trying to control but Pennis is working from the bottom.
Truck lands a couple of digs.
Truck connects with a couple of short punches.
Pennis is pulling down on Truck's head to control his posture.
Pennis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Truck landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Truck wanted to stand there but Pennis had control of the position.
Truck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Truck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pennis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Truck postures up and lands a big shot to Pennis's brow.
Pennis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
Truck is in close to Pennis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pennis wants to sweep here but Truck controlling him for the moment.
Truck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pennis managing to control the position. #T3#
Pennis trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Pennis is working an open guard so Truck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Truck pushes Pennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Truck is looking for a takedown.
Truck is pushing Pennis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Truck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pennis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Truck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pennis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Truck scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Pennis is pressing down on Truck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pennis trying to keep a closed guard but Truck is proving a slippery customer.
Truck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pennis's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck throws a big elbow that misses.
Pennis keeping full guard, as Truck tries to pass. #SUB#
Truck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pennis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Truck has managed to get both his arms back between Pennis's legs - danger averted.
Pennis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Truck drops back looking for a leg! Pennis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pennis manages to kick Truck off! Truck jumps back into Pennis's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Pennis is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Truck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pennis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pennis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Truck darts in and clinches Pennis up against the cage.
Pennis wants to get back to striking at distance but Truck won't allow it.
Truck misses with an elbow over the top.
Truck stalling.
Truck leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Truck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennis moves out of range as Truck throws a body kick.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truck.
Pennis misses with a body shot.
Truck throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Truck misses
and Pennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Truck has Pennis up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Truck tightens his grip and picks Pennis up, before dumping him to the ground. Pennis manages to land in guard.
Truck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennis looking to control.
Pennis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pennis working a defensive guard here.
Truck is in close to Pennis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Truck controlling from the top position.
Pennis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Truck desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Truck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pennis. #T3#
Pennis controlling the action here.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Pennis has control of the leg.
Pennis works his way into full mount!
Pennis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pennis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pennis wants to finish this one by submission but Truck is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pennis.
Truck can't escape the position.
Truck wants to control but Pennis is having none of it.
Truck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck tries to lock up and control but Pennis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 BlowJob Pennis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pennis throws a right and a left that Truck avoids nicely. #CL2#
Truck moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Truck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennis ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
A low kick from Truck is predictable there
and Pennis counters with a left to the body.
Truck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nigel Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pennis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Truck thinking.
Truck closes the distance and clinches up with Pennis, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes Pennis against the cage but Pennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Truck just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Truck with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Pennis counter with a right hand.
Pennis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Truck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Truck looks to clinch
and Pennis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Truck thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Truck is defended easily by Pennis.
BlowJob Pennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Truck.
Truck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pennis scores with a body shot.
BlowJob Pennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Truck tries to clinch up.
Truck motions for Pennis to come forward. Truck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pennis is looking to wear down Truck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Truck lands a slapping body shot.
Pennis cracks a nice hook into Truck's ribs.
Truck misses with a leg kick
letting Pennis counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3##CL2#
Pennis gets tackled into the cage by Truck. Truck maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Truck has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pennis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Truck has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pennis.
Truck missing with strikes.
Pennis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennis moves into full guard.
Truck trying to control but Pennis is working from the bottom.
Pennis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truck's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Pennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennis stands and throws Truck's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Truck is not content to let Pennis control the position.
Truck is looking to reverse the position.
Truck is still trying to improve position.
Pennis wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
BlowJob Pennis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pennis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... BlowJob Pennis!
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Event:
DFC 16: Turner Vs Saunders
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fighter Four gets caught flat footed, as Truck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter Four wants to get back to his feet but Truck is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Fighter Four pushes Truck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fighter Four tries to clinch there but Truck circles away.
Fighter Four throws a leg kick but Truck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Truck misses with a double jab.
Fighter Four catches Truck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Truck misses
and Fighter Four counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter Four misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Truck moves into the clinch successfully.
Truck blocks an elbow strike from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Truck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter Four moves in looking to clinch but Truck pushes him off.
Fighter Four blocks the body kick.
Truck misses with a body punch
and Fighter Four counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD#
Fighter Four gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Truck to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Fighter Four manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Truck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fighter Four on his heels. He'll look to pass Fighter Four's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fighter Four scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Fighter Four rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fighter Four gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Truck.
Truck takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Truck has clasped his hands together around Fighter Four's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Truck tries to score with some ground and pound. Fighter Four controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
An elbow from Truck crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Truck crashes against the mat.
Fighter Four takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Truck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Truck taking a break here but Fighter Four is having none of it and regains half guard.
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fighter Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Truck.
Truck trying to control the action but Fighter Four is working from the bottom.
Truck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Fighter Four looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fighter Four blocking the ground and pound attempt from Truck.
Truck winds up and cracks Fighter Four with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Truck is nestled in close to Fighter Four, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Truck is trying to control. Fighter Four wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Truck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fighter Four tries to kick Truck off but Truck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SU#
Truck stands up from half guard.
Fighter Four connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Fighter Four clinches.
Fighter Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truck's elbow. #BC#
Truck breaks the clinch.
Truck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fighter Four throws a nice looking combination but Truck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter Four blocks a leg kick.
Fighter Four lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter Four throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
Truck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Random Fighter Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Truck moves into range and clinches up with Fighter Four.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter Four is keeping busy.
Truck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter Four is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Fighter Four dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Truck looks for a takedown but Fighter Four sprawls well.
A head kick from Fighter Four lands but Truck takes it in his stride.
Random Fighter Four seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter Four misses with a hook. Truck ducked under it nicely.
Truck tries to bum rush Fighter Four with a series of wild strikes but Fighter Four uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Truck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter Four can pounce on him.
Fighter Four thows a left - swing and a miss!
Truck tries to counter by clinching up but Fighter Four breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Truck instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter Four has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter Four blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fighter Four doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truck is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fighter Four tries to land knees in the clinch but Truck avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighter Four gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truck's elbow.
Truck misses with a knee to the head.
Fighter Four tries a knee to the head but Truck blocks it.
Fighter Four doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truck prevents a body shot from Fighter Four.
The referee calls for Truck to work.
Fighter Four throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trucks head.
Nice elbow from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Fighter Four back against the cage.
Truck can't break the clinch.
Fighter Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter Four working Truck over with knees to the body.#BC#
Truck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter Four lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Truck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter Four, right into the meat.
Fighter Four misses with the combination.
Truck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Fighter Four coming out on top.#CL#
Truck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter Four working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Truck wants to stall.
Random Fighter Four seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Truck controlling the action here for a moment.
Truck prevents a body shot from Fighter Four. #T3#
Fighter Four misses with a knee strike.
Fighter Four can't find room to land a body shot as Truck controls the action.
#BC#
Truck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truck misses with a low kick.
Truck fails with the takedown
and Fighter Four counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter Four has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Truck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Random Fighter Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter Four chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Truck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fighter Four counters with a series of strikes. Truck will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Truck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter Four is defending well for now.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighter Four gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Truck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Truck tries to pull guard but Fighter Four holds him up against the cage and eventually Truck drops back down to his feet.
Fighter Four misses with an elbow over the top.
Truck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter Four lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truck.
Truck is trying to force a seperation but Fighter Four has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter Four.
Truck is looking to control Fighter Four's arms but Fighter Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truck has his back to the cage.
Truck takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter Four tries to land a knee to the head but Truck blocks with his arms.
Truck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fighter Four.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter Four pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter Four is defending well.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Fighter Four lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fighter Four misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Fighter Four showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Fighter Four. #CL#
Truck darts in and clinches Fighter Four up against the cage.#BC2#
Fighter Four's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Truck tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter Four is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter Four. That's going to slow Truck down.
Truck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter Four throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
Truck misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter Four 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.
Fighter Four lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Truck rushes Fighter Four and presses him up against the cage.
Truck wants to take the fight to the mat but Fighter Four manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter Four tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter Four is defending well for now.#T1#
Truck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Truck stalling in the clinch but Fighter Four improves position.
Fighter Four lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Truck prevents a body shot from Fighter Four.
Truck stalling.
Fighter Four on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fighter Four utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fighter Four lands an elbow inside.
Truck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fighter Four misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter Four is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Truck is defending well for now.
Fighter Four lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
Truck is looking to control Fighter Four's arms but Fighter Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truck has his back to the cage.
Fighter Four lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Truck blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter Four.
Fighter Four lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards. #T2#
Truck jumps guard but Fighter Four turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Truck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Truck.
Fighter Four working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter Four lands a knee to the body.
Fighter Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trucks head.
Fighter Four lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter Four pushes Truck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter Four tries to work over Truck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter Four prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter Four crunches a lovely knee into Truck's ribcage.
Fighter Four struggles to land a body shot inside as Truck controls his hands.
Fighter Four lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Truck trying to land knees to the body.
Fighter Four lands a nice knee to the body.
Fighter Four is pressed up against the cage. Truck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter Four down to the mat. Fighter Four avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Fighter Four throws a nice outside leg kick.
Random Fighter Four is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Truck slips a jab and a cross from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four scores with a hook.
Fighter Four thows a body kick. Truck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fighter Four closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fighter Four is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fighter Four fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fighter Four keeps Truck at a distance using the push kick.
Fighter Four throws a series of punches but Truck moves out of range.
Truck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fighter Four manages to circle out of the way.
Fighter Four pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Fighter Four clinches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck has Fighter Four pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Truck tightens his grip and picks Fighter Four up, before dumping him to the ground. Fighter Four manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Fighter Four has his feet on Truck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Truck closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truck's elbow.
Truck tries to stall but Fighter Four uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Truck managing to block the knees to the body from Fighter Four.
Truck is stalling here.
Fighter Four is working Truck over against the cage.
Fighter Four is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Truck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nigel Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Truck is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Random Fighter Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter Four 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Fighter Four!
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Event:
DFC 10: Season's Beatings
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown. Truck tries to sprawl out of it but Grey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Truck feinted with a counter takedown.
Truck takes a swing at Grey's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Truck moves into the clinch.#TD#
Truck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Truck stands up and beckons Grey to his feet. #CL#
Truck rushes Grey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey has a couple of punches blocked by Truck.
Truck trying to land knees to the body.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Grey is trying to stall.
Grey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Truck smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Grey throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Truck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Truck.
Grey tries to land knees in the clinch but Truck avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Truck has Grey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Truck pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grey tumbling to the mat - Truck dives into Grey's guard.
Truck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grey's head.
Truck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Truck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Truck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Truck distracts Grey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Truck controls the pace.
Truck landing with the ground and pound.
Truck looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Truck trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Truck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Truck trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Truck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Truck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Truck works over Grey with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Truck pushes down on Grey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Truck winds up and cracks Grey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Truck drops an elbow to the side of Grey's head.
Truck controlling the pace. #T4#
Truck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Truck there.
Truck lands with a punch from half guard.
Truck winds up and cracks Grey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Truck is nestled in close to Grey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Truck seems content to control.
Truck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Truck is controlling the pace.
Truck moves into full mount! Grey won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Truck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Truck misses with a leg kick
and Grey counters with a nice leg kick.
Grey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Truck but Truck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grey moves to clinch but Truck breaks away #TD#
so Truck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Truck controls the pace.
Truck postures up and lands a big shot to Grey's brow.
Truck wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck landing with the ground and pound.
Truck 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.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully. #T1#
Truck content to stall in guard here.
Nigel Truck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Truck preventing the sweep.
Truck postures up.
Truck postures up and lands a big shot to Grey's brow.
Truck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Truck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Truck stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
Truck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grey wants to stand but Truck is controlling the position.
Truck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Truck stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Truck rushes Grey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Truck as Grey shoots in.
Grey moves out of range of the body kick from Truck.
Truck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey. #CL#
Truck moves into the clinch.#TD#
Truck lands a takedown into guard.
Grey looking to control but Truck passes into half guard.
Grey has hold of Truck's hands but Truck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Truck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Truck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Truck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Truck is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Truck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Truck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Truck.
Truck slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey taking some punishment here, with Truck in his half guard.
Truck working over Grey with some ground and pound. Grey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Truck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck trying to control from half guard but Grey is working away.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Truck dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Truck rushes Grey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Truck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grey is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Truck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Truck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Truck.
Grey tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Grey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Truck scores with punches from side control.
Grey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Truck connects with a decent elbow.
Truck wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
Truck lands an elbow.
Truck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Truck landing a few strikes.
Truck scoring with punches and elbows.
Grey is not content to let Truck control the position.
Grey is trying to escape the position but Truck is controlling the position. #T2##SU#
Truck decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Truck.
Truck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Truck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grey to the mat! Grey manages to get full guard.
Grey is trying to control the position but Truck postures up. #SUB#
Truck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Grey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Truck stacks Grey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Truck!
Truck looks up at the clock and then as Grey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Truck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Truck landing a few strikes. #SU#
Truck decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Truck turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Truck manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Truck cracks Grey with a big elbow. #SU#
Truck decides to stand back up. #CL#
Truck takes the fight into the clinch.
Grey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Truck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Truck has clasped his hands together around Grey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Truck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grey looks to move to half guard but instead Truck has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Truck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Truck 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Truck!
Nigel Truck 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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Event:
DFC 5: Throwdown
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Truck keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Truck looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Truck has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Truck looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Truck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson's coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Even with his hooks in, Truck manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Truck lands a shot to the body.
Truck lands strikes to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Truck manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Truck patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Truck lands with a hammerfist to the side of Henderson's head.#T1#
Truck missing with strikes from the back.
Henderson wants to escape the position.
Truck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Henderson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck misses with a punch to the head.
Truck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Truck lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Truck cracks Henderson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Henderson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Truck looking for the choke but no joy.
Truck gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Truck lands punches and elbows.
Truck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Truck has eaten all the pies!
Truck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Henderson doesn't escape.
Truck has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Henderson.
Truck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Truck struggling to keep hold of the position.
Truck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Henderson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Henderson is trying to remain composed but Truck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck tries to keep control of the position but Henderson is staying busy.#T3#
Truck slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Truck throwing damaging strikes from the back! Henderson could be in trouble here!
Henderson is trying to remain composed but Truck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Truck is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Truck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson prevents Truck from getting a body triangle.
Truck landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Truck controlling the positon.
Truck tries to keep control of the position but Henderson is staying busy.#T4#
Truck doesn't have the hooks in and Henderson manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been informed that Truck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Truck is still trying to improve position.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Truck is controlling Henderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Truck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson wants to clinch up but Truck keeps it at a distance.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Truck moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Truck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Truck counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Henderson pushes Truck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Truck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Truck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Truck tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Truck works to advance to full mount. Henderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Truck's attempts to control the action.
Truck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Truck scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Truck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Truck working Henderson over with strikes here.
Truck raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Truck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Henderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Truck's attempts to control the action.
Truck with the ground and pound from mount.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck lands a heavy elbow.
Truck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Truck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Truck raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Truck.#ROC2#
Henderson is rocked!#T3#
Truck lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck landing strikes, looking to finish!
Truck with the ground and pound from mount.
Truck dominating with strikes here.
Truck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Truck with good strikes from the mount here!
Truck connects with a bit shot that sees Henderson covering up! More strikes from Truck and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Truck is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Truck!
Nigel Truck 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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Event:
DFC 2: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Infamous staying out of range there.#CL#
Truck instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Infamous.
#BC2#
Infamous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Infamous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truck tries to clinch there but Infamous circles away.
Truck tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Infamous connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Truck tries to clinch there but Infamous circles away.
Infamous throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Truck ducks straight into an uppercut from Infamous and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Truck manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nigel Truck has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infamous stands up over Truck, holding on to his feet. Infamous throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Truck is out cold! Infamous lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Infamous!
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