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Event:
KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Concen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Concen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Concen.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is thwarting Concen's attempts to control the position.
Concen is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lesnar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Concen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar!
A very excited looking Brock Lesnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AFL: Caged Vengence
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Concen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Concen drives through and clinches with Bison against the cage.
Bison has had enough of the clinch but Concen keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Concen breaks the clinch.
Concen moves out of range as Bison strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bison.
Bison lands a nice looking body kick.
Bison avoids the body shot from Concen.
Concen takes a swing at Bison's ribcage but misses.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concen manages to avoid it.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Concen sends Bison down but not out. Concen dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Bison is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bison is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Concen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Concen!
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Event:
AFL @The Beer Garden
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Concen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Concen stalls.
MacManus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Concen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacManus is trying to drag Concen to the mat but Concen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Concen displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacManus up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
MacManus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Concen.
Concen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacManus.
Victor Concen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
MacManus dives in and grabs Concen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Concen pushes down on MacManus's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Concen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Concen throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Concen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Concen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
MacManus clinches with his opponent.
MacManus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Concen slows down the pace here.
Concen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Concen misses with some punches.
MacManus is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Concen.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Concen holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
MacManus jumps guard but Concen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Concen prevents it.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Concen has the dominant position.#T3#
Concen stalling.
#BC#
Concen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
Concen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Concen slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Concen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Concen missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Concen being controlled against the cage.#T4#
MacManus misses with a knee to the head.
Concen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacManus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Concen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Concen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacManus's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Concen throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concen throws out the jab.
Concen fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Concen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacManus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Concen's head but Concen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Concen throws a head kick but MacManus moves out of range.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
MacManus fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Concen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Concen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus has Concen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Concen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Concen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concen is pushing MacManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacManus fails to pull guard.
Victor Concen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
Concen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
MacManus has picked Concen up - he's going for a ride! MacManus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Concen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but MacManus manages to move to mount!
MacManus controlling from the full mount.
Concen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
MacManus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
MacManus content just to control the position here.
MacManus is continuing to stall.
MacManus prevents Concen from getting the reversal.
MacManus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus controlling from mount.
Concen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacManus controlling the position easily from mount.
Concen tries to hold on but MacManus postures up.
Concen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Concen is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action.
Concen is trying to stand up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Concen is looking to escape.
Concen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Concen is working hard here to advance position.
MacManus controlling the position easily from mount.
Concen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacManus on the ground.
MacManus trying to control but Concen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Concen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
MacManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Concen as MacManus shoots in.
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Concen swivels and escapes.
Concen avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Concen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.
Concen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Victor Concen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Concen gets underhooks to prevent MacManus's takedown attempt.
Victor Concen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen slowing the pace effectively.
Concen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Concen struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
#TD2#
MacManus wants the takedown. Concen is fighting it off but MacManus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Concen's guard against the cage.#T1#
Concen wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment.
MacManus prevents Concen from getting back to his feet.
MacManus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacManus scoring with punches from side control.
Concen is trying to control MacManus's posture but MacManus avoids it. #SUB2#
Concen tries to escape back to his feet but MacManus has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Concen's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Concen is tapping! MacManus saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
AFL Asylum 30
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Concen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Concen moves into the clinch.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen is stalling here.
Concen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Concen misses with a punch to the body.
Concen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Concen fails to land. #T1#
Concen tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
Concen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from MacManus.
Come on Concen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Concen gets underhooks to prevent MacManus's takedown attempt.
Concen is pressed up against the cage. MacManus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Concen down to the mat. Concen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Concen instigates a clinch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Concen.
A short right from Concen on the inside.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen avoiding damage as MacManus throws knees to the body.
#TD#
MacManus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Concen is trying to keep an underhook but MacManus manages to get the takedown into half 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!
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Concen is trying to stand.
MacManus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacManus working Concen over with strikes.
Concen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is trying to control. Concen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus is taking a breather. Concen 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.#T3#
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as MacManus sits in half guard.
MacManus prevents Concen from standing back up.
Concen is positioning himself well to prevent MacManus advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Concen keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Concen tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Concen misses with a double jab
#CL#
and MacManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacManus.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Concen.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen wants to stall.
Concen throws a head punch that misses.
Concen misses with a punch on the inside.
Concen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Concen.
#TD#
MacManus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus won't allow Concen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen 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#
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Concen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concen manages to avoid it.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Concen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Concen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
MacManus being controlled against the cage.
MacManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Concen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen scores with a sloppy right hand. MacManus should have avoided that one.
Concen scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concen circles away quickly and effectively.
MacManus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Concen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Concen gets a clinch.
MacManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Concen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus tries to break the clinch but Concen is controlling the position. #T2#
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
MacManus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Concen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacManus controlling from the back.
Concen surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Concen wants to control his opponent's hands but MacManus gets his hands free.
Concen staying busy and making it hard for MacManus to control.
MacManus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Concen doesn't escape.
Concen tries to break free.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Concen right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Concen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from MacManus!
MacManus trying to control.
MacManus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Concen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Concen for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB#
Concen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Concen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Concen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooh a big shot gets through from MacManus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Concen tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
Concen is stalling here.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Concen pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Concen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Concen throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concen is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Concen.
#CL#
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Concen.#T1#
Concen struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
#TD#
MacManus lands a takedown into guard.
Concen looking for a sweep. Not yet Concen, not yet.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
My spies in Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform me that Concen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Concen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully.
MacManus pulls Concen in to control the position. #ES#
MacManus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Concen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
MacManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concen is fending him off so far but MacManus persists. Nope, Concen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacManus.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Concen.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
MacManus gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
MacManus is trying to break the clinch but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Concen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
MacManus jumps guard and drags Concen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus trying to control the position.
#SUB#
MacManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Concen looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Connor MacManus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Concen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Concen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus goes for a double leg but Concen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Concen continues to drive forward.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Concen taking a breather.
Concen lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
MacManus jumps guard but Concen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
MacManus has clasped his hands together around Concen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Concen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
Concen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Concen taking punishment in the form of punches.
MacManus 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.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
MacManus taking a breather here.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Concen is pushing MacManus's head away, looking to escape. MacManus manages to hold on to the position though.
Concen is not content to let MacManus control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Concen tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus trying to control the action but Concen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen misses with some punches.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Concen can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Concen holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
MacManus lands with a good body shot.
Concen misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Concen.
Concen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Concen backing up. Concen nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Concen misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
MacManus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacManus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacManus's guard.#T1#
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacManus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacManus continues to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
MacManus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Concen wanted to stand there but MacManus had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Concen, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
MacManus successfully pulls guard.
Concen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Concen postures up.
Victor Concen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Concen preventing the sweep.
Concen postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Concen had a free shot at his head there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Concen.
MacManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Concen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacManus defends it well.
Concen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Concen!
Victor Concen is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Inhuman moves in looking to clinch but Concen pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Concen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Concen fails with a takedown attempt.
Concen shoots in for a takedown but Inhuman shows good takedown defense.
Inhuman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Inhuman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Inhuman tries to clinch up.
Inhuman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inhuman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inhuman slaps away a takedown attempt from Concen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firdorn Inhuman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhuman throws out the jab.
Concen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhuman tries to clinch up
and Concen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firdorn Inhuman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Concen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inhuman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inhuman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inhuman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Concen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Concen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhuman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firdorn Inhuman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhuman tries to close the distance and clinch but Concen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inhuman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inhuman wants to clinch.
Concen tries to counter with a clinch but Inhuman shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Inhuman.
Inhuman throws a jab but it's blocked by Concen. #T2#
Concen jabs at Inhuman's body.
Inhuman misses with a lunging right hand
and Concen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhuman tries to close the distance and clinch but Concen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inhuman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhuman wants it to stay on the feet.
Inhuman tries to clinch but Concen is having none of it.
Concen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhuman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A punch combination from Inhuman misses.
Concen keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhuman slaps away a takedown attempt from Concen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Inhuman pushes Concen up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Inhuman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhuman misses with some punches.
Concen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Concen prevents a body shot from Inhuman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhuman.
Inhuman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Inhuman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Concens head.
Concen has had enough of the clinch but Inhuman keeps him there for the moment.
Inhuman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concen backwards.
Concen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Concen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhuman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Inhuman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Concens head.
Inhuman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inhuman misses with the head strike.
Inhuman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Concen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Concen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Concen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhuman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhuman has a couple of punches blocked by Concen.
A head punch on the inside from Inhuman fails to land.
Concen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Inhuman. #TD2#
Concen drags the fight down to the ground.
Concen is pulling down on Inhuman's head to control his posture.
Concen looking for a sweep. Not yet Concen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Firdorn Inhuman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Concen shoots in but no luck this time.
Inhuman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Concen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Concen is trying to control. Inhuman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Concen prevents Inhuman from standing back up.
Inhuman is looking to get back to is feet but Concen passes into side control.
Inhuman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Concen gets to mount! Inhuman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Inhuman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhuman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Concen with good strikes from the mount here!
Inhuman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inhuman tries to get out of the position.
Inhuman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concen controlling from mount.
Inhuman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Concen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Inhuman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Concen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Inhuman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Concen controlling from mount.
Inhuman is in a horrible position here. Concen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Inhuman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Concen is landing with some decent strikes but Inhuman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Concen working Inhuman over with strikes here.
Concen controlling from mount.
Concen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Inhuman looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Concen raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Inhuman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concen lands a big shot to the head and Inhuman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Concen!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Concen scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Concen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Concen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Concen works his way back into a safe position though.
Concen wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Concen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Concen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Concen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Concen. #TD#
Santiago lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Concen is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Concen keeps moving.
Santiago won't allow Concen to get back to his feet. #T2#
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Concen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Concen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Concen wants to get up but he can't break Santiago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Concen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Concen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Concen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Marcelo Santiago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Concen sprawls well.#TD#
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Concen to the ground. Santiago is now in Concen's guard.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Concen is keeping the position.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Concen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Concen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Concen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Santiago.
Concen is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Concen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Concen is stalling in the full guard.
Concen wanted to stand there but Santiago had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Concen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Concen has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Concen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Concen moves into the clinch successfully.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Concen won't allow it.
#TD2#
Concen has clasped his hands together around Santiago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
Concen working away.
Concen lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago wants to control but Concen postures up.
Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Concen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SU2#
Concen gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Concen is doing well to control the position and prevent Santiago from advancing to side control.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Concen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Concen wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santiago trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Concen managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Concen closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Concen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Concen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Concen!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 21
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and Concen counters with a straight right hand.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Concen moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a lazy head kick
and Concen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Concen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Concen drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Concen drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Concen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Concen looks to land a strike but Storm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Concen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Concen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Concen won't allow Storm to get back to his feet.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Concen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Concen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Storm pushes Concen off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concen is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Concen fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Concen.
Concen fails to pull guard.
Hale Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
Concen keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm tries to circle away but Concen has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Concen.
Concen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Concen shoots in.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Concen misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Concen is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Concen shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Concen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Concen.#CL2#
Concen moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm tries to break the clinch but Concen is controlling the position.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Concen is controlling the position.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Concen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Concen has double underhooks.
Concen is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Storm 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#
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Concen avoids the head kick by Storm.
Concen wants to counter with a clinch but Storm pushes him away.
Concen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm throws a counter high kick but Concen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Concen moves out of range easily.
Concen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Concen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Concen with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Concen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Concen off to one side.
Hale Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Concen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concen can do to turn this around?
Storm scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Concen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.#TD2#
Concen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Storm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Concen.
Concen is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Concen won't allow it.
#T2#
Concen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Concen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Concen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Concen counters by clinching up.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Concen is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Concen jumps guard but Storm stands there with Concen around his waist. Concen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Concen jumps guard but Storm stands there with Concen around his waist. Concen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Concen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Concen keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm wants to break free but Concen has control.
Storm tries to break free but Concen pushes him back against the cage.
Concen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Storm prevents it.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Concen tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Concen jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Concen goes for a takedown attempt but Storm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Concen blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Concen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Concen persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Storm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Concen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Storm tries to land a front kick but Concen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Storm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Storm. #CL2#
Concen closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Concen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Concen keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Concen looking for a takedown.
Concen is looking for a takedown.
Hale Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen looking for a takedown.
Concen is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Concen tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Storm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Concen keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm is trying to push Concen away but Concen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Concen jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Concen slowing the pace effectively.
Concen prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Concen.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Storm tries to circle away but Concen has him pinned against the cage.
Concen tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Concen keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Concen has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Concen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Storm prevents it.
#BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm throws a head kick but Concen moves out of range.
Storm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Storm throws a head kick but Concen moves out of range.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Concen moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm throws a head kick but Concen moves out of range.
Concen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Concen counters with a straight right hand.
Victor Concen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##TD2#
Concen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Storm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Storm is avoiding damage well.
Concen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Concen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Storm some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concen wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Concen is staying tight to Storm's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Concen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hale Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Storm!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Concen doesn't manage to clinch there - Larratt circles away.
Larratt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Concen tries to clinch up#TD#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Concen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Concen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Larratt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt throws a strike but Concen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Concen wants to control from the top but Larratt keeps moving.
Concen is looking to stand up but Larratt won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen throws an elbow that misses. Larratt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Concen's guard. Nice move by Larratt!#REVR##T1#
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Concen's head.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Larratt distracts Concen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Concen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
Larratt slips nicely into half guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Concen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larratt wants to take a breather but Concen is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larratt in particular looking to stall.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt winds up and cracks Concen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larratt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Concen wants to hold on but Larratt pushes him away.
Larratt cracks Concen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Concen is in a horrible position here. Larratt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Larratt unloads with some shots from mount but Concen bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Larratt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Larratt looking to finish with strikes here!
Larratt breaks from Concen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larratt lands a couple of good shots and Concen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Larratt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Concen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Larratt.
Larratt 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.
Larratt misses with punches from the back.
Larratt 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.
Larratt misses with a punch to the head.
Larratt lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Larratt lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larratt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Concen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Larratt is not going to allow Concen to sit and survive in this position.
Larratt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Larratt scores with punches from the back.
Concen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Larratt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larratt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Concen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Concen tries to clinch there but Larratt circles away.
Larratt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Victor Concen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Concen is looking to stand up but Larratt isn't so interested in that idea.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt postures up in Concen's guard and throws a big left but Concen blocks it.
Larratt trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Larratt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Larratt forces his way into half guard.
Larratt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Concen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concen can do to turn this around?
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Concen defending well though.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Concen's head.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larratt winds up and cracks Concen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shannon Larratt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Concen defending well though.
Larratt prevents Concen from standing back up.
Larratt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larratt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Concen won't allow Larratt to pass to mount.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Concen's head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt thows a huge punch but Concen dodges it nicely.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt trying to control the pace.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt wants to take a breather but Concen is having none of it.
Concen tries to kick Larratt off but Larratt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as Larratt sits in half guard.
Larratt slips a nice elbow through Concen's hands, connecting with Concen's forehead.#T4#
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Concen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larratt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larratt's back!
Concen looking to hold on to the position here but Larratt rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Larratt wants to sweep but no luck.
Concen tries to stand but Larratt is controlling from the bottom.
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Larratt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Concen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larratt attempts a counter takedown but Concen avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Concen. Those never looked like landing.
Larratt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Concen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larratt connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concen can't keep his opponent in guard - Larratt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Concen wants to control but Larratt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt working over Concen with some ground and pound. Concen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Larratt wants to control but Concen is keeping him busy.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larratt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Concen is looking for a sweep. Larratt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt stops Concen from getting back to his feet.
Larratt is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Concen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larratt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Concen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larratt wants to pass the guard but Concen is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Concen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larratt is trying to drag Concen to the mat but Concen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen tries to clinch #TD#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but Concen is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Larratt seems content to control.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen is trying to stand back up but Larratt is controlling him
Victor Concen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Concen taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Concen is trying to stand.
Concen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larratt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larratt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Concen trying to control but Larratt postures up.
Concen is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larratt throwing shots but Concen is blocking nicely.
Concen pushes Larratt off looking to stand but Larratt dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Larratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larratt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Concen's guard.
Santiago won't allow Concen to sweep him here.
Santiago trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Concen.
Concen keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen wants to hit a switch here but Santiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Concen there! #SUB2#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Concen is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can. #T1#
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Concen is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Santiago is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Concen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Araujo throws out a counter right but Concen avoids it with no problem.
Concen dips to his left and cracks Araujo with an uppercut!
Concen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Concen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Concen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Araujo throws a right hand that Concen ducks under and follows up with a left that Concen also avoids with ease.
Concen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concen throws out the jab.
Araujo unleashes a big counter combination but Concen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen lands with a cross.
Concen throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Araujo with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.#T1#
Concen misses the jab.
Concen misses with a body shot.
Concen avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Concen slips under a jab from Araujo.
Concen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Araujo's coach down at Petersen's Party Place was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Araujo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Araujo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Concen doesn't seem phased though.
Victor Concen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concen just misses with a punch to the body.
Concen jabs at Araujo's body.
Araujo lands with a shot to the body.
Concen throws an off balance right hand
letting Araujo counter with a right hand.
Concen fails to land with a series of punches.
Araujo connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Concen lands with an overhand left.
Concen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Concen.
Concen is looking to counter the offense by Araujo and move into the clinch.
Concen throws a shot to the body.
Concen throws a combination that misses
and Araujo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Concen's shoulder, as Concen tries to avoid the shot.
Concen tries to bum rush Araujo with a series of wild strikes but Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Concen misses the target.
Concen throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range. #T3#
Concen catches Araujo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Concen slips a jab from Araujo.
Concen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Araujo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Concen on the side of the head.
Araujo dodges the punch combination from Concen.
Araujo lands with a straight right. Concen didn't see that one coming.
Concen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Concen.
#T4#
Araujo connects with a single shot there.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo looks to throw the jab but Concen is out of range.
Concen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Araujo sprawls and moves away.
Concen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Concen. That snapped Araujo's head back.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Concen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Concen.
Araujo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Concen throws a big shot that misses.
Concen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Victor Concen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Araujo looks to land a left hand but Concen moved out of range nicely.
Concen misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Concen cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Araujo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Concen finds it's target.
Araujo misses with a few strikes there.
Concen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Concen swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen misses with a hook.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concen throws out the jab.
Concen throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Concen cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Araujo moves out of range as Concen strikes.
Concen misses with a left hand
and Araujo counters with a left to the body.
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Concen attempts a counter takedown but Araujo avoids it well and moves away.
Concen throws a right hand that misses
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into Concen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a kimura here. Concen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Araujo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Araujo!
A less than humble Joao Araujo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DFC Night of Champions
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Taquses moves out of range as Concen strikes.#CL#
Concen instigates a clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
Concen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Concen.
Taquses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Concen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taquses has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Concen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taquses missing with knees to the body.
Concen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taqusess head.
A head punch on the inside from Taquses fails to land.
Taquses misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Taquses pulls Concen into guard.
Concen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Taquses is looking to cinch up a triangle. Concen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taquses's body to avoid the submission. Taquses has instead reached around Concen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taquses arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses is the new featherweight champion!
Oliver Taquses was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Concen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klime has his takedown stuffed
enabling Concen to counter with a crisp jab.
Concen 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#
Concen clinches with his opponent.
Concen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Concen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vitek Klime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen prevents Klime from breaking the clinch.
Concen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Concen to work.
Concen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Concen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Klime misses with a knee strike.
Klime wants to get back to striking at distance but Concen won't allow it.
Concen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Concen misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Concen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Concen gets a clinch.
Klime taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
Concen jumps guard but Klime stands there with Concen around his waist. Concen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Concen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Klime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klime goes for a double leg but Concen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Concen continues to drive forward.
Klime tries for a takedown but Concen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Concen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Concen moves into range and clinches up with Klime.#BC2#
Concen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klime dives in and grabs Concen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Concen pushes down on Klime's head and hops out.#CL2#
Concen clinches up with Klime and pushes him back against the cage.
Klime fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Concen managing to block the knees to the body from Klime.
Klime prevents the takedown attempt.
Concen is trying to pull guard but Klime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Klime is looking to take this one to the mat.
Concen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Concen can't find room to land a body shot as Klime controls the action.
Klime is trying to push Concen away but Concen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Concen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Concen avoids it really well and circles away.
Klime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Concen's waist but Concen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klime off to one side.
Concen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Klime is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Concen has closed the distance and engaged Klime in a clinch.
Concen fails to pull guard.
Concen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Concen managing to block the knees to the body from Klime.
#T4#
Concen misses with a body punch.
Klime wants a takedown.
Klime tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Concen manages to break the clinch.
Klime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Concen rushes Klime and presses him up against the cage.
Concen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klime up against the cage.
Concen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Concen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Concen.
Klime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Concen counters with a left to the body.
Concen goes for a double leg but Klime avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klime continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Concen as Klime shoots in.
Concen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klime as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Klime.
Concen looks for a takedown but Klime sprawls well.
Vitek Klime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Concen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Concen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klime to the ground. Concen is now in Klime's guard.#T1##ES#
Klime has his feet on Concen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Klime throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Concen is defended easily by Klime.
Concen closes the distance and clinches up with Klime, looking for a takedown. Concen pushes Klime against the cage but Klime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vitek Klime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Concen clinches with his opponent.
Concen tries to pull guard but Klime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klime is trying to pull guard but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Klime can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Concen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Klime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klime wants it to stay on the feet.
Concen shoots in looking for a takedown. Klime tries to sprawl out of it but Concen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Concen is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Concen. No joy for Klime on that attempt. #CL2#
Concen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Concen pushes Klime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen dives in for a single leg takedown but Klime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Concen clinches up with Klime and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Concen throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Concen wants to take the fight to the mat but Klime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Concen stalls.
Concen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Concen working aggressively here.
Concen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klime misses with a punch on the inside.
Klime is pressed up against the cage. Concen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klime down to the mat. Klime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Klime with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Concen gets a clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
Victor Concen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Klime prevents the takedown attempt.
Concen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Concen as Klime tries to tie him up.
Concen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Concen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Victor Concen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Concen sprawls well. Concen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klime gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Concen has closed the distance and engaged Klime in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Klime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Concen avoids it really well and circles away.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klime attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Concen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Concen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klime backwards. #BC2#
Concen manages to break the clinch.
Klime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klime darts in looking for a takedown but Concen gets double underhooks and turns Klime into the cage.
Klime throws a body shot but no joy.
Concen throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Concen rushes Klime and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Klime tries to pull guard but Concen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitek Klime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Concen stalling the fight.
Concen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Concen avoiding damage.
Concen keeps control of Klime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Concen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Concen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Concen.
Nice sprawl there from Klime as Concen shoots in.
Klime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Concen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Concen clinches up with Klime and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Klime is pressed up against the cage. Concen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klime down to the mat. Klime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klime tries for a takedown but Concen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Concen's waist but Concen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klime off to one side.
Klime throws a lazy right hand but Concen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Klime backs off Concen throws a huge counter combo but Klime manages to avoid it all.
Klime tries for a takedown but Concen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Concen forces Klime back against the cage and clinches.
Concen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Concen is pushing Klime up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3##TD2#
Concen pulls guard effortlessly.
Concen 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.
Klime trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concen looking for a sweep. Not yet Concen, not yet.
Klime advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Klime looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Victor Concen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Klime sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Concen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Concen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Klime is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Concen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Klime has hold of Concen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Concen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Concen tries to reverse the position but Klime maintains control.
Vitek Klime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Concen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Concen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Concen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Concen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Concen counters by moving into the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Concen. #BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body
and Concen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Concen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Concen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San Pedro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Concen controlling the position.
Concen scoring with punches and elbows.
Concen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concen controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Concen landing a few strikes.
Concen scores with punches from side control.
San Pedro is trying to improve his position.
Concen landing a few strikes.
San Pedro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Concen on the ground.
San Pedro taking a bit of punishment here - Concen scoring with strikes.
Concen lands a few punches from side control.
Concen lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
San Pedro is rocked!
Concen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Concen lands a strong strike to the head of San Pedro. That's dazed him! Concen looking to finish here. San Pedro is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Concen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Concen!
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