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Event:
On Top Of The World
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Primo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT# It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut. Primo tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Primo lands with a hook. MacReady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Primo tries to clinch but MacReady moves out of range. #CL2# MacReady drives through and clinches with Primo against the cage.
Primo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primos head. #TD2# MacReady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Primo 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! MacReady doesn't have the hooks in and Primo manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Primo drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacReady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacReady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacReady! #REVB# MacReady controlling the position from side mount. Primo is trying to improve his position. Primo is working hard here to advance position.#T1# MacReady working the head and body with strikes. Primo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacReady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Primo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Primo actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. MacReady is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Still in half guard, MacReady seems content to control. Primo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Primo is looking for a triangle but MacReady pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# MacReady tries to free his leg and advance position but Primo is retaining full guard. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Primo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacReady defends well.#SUB# Primo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Primo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacReady advances to half guard. #SUB# Primo looking for submissions off his back. MacReady controlling the action here. #T3##SUB# Primo looking for submissions off his back. Primo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB# Primo actively working from the bottom here. Primo wants to improve his position but MacReady is controlling well.
Ground and pound from MacReady. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacReady connects with a nice short shot to Primo's temple. MacReady working Primo over with strikes. Primo gets full guard.#SUB# Primo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacReady advances position into side control! Primo regains half guard.#T4##SUB# MacReady moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Primo. Primo is looking to regain half guard here but MacReady keeps moving and retains side control. MacReady trying to control the action but Primo is working from the bottom. #SU2# MacReady stands up and we're back to a striking position. Primo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# MacReady gets in close and instigates a clinch. MacReady lands a shoulder strike. MacReady scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Primo prevents a body shot from MacReady. MacReady misses with some punches.
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Primo backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ MacReady dominated that round. The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# MacReady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primo.
Primo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# MacReady moves into the clinch. Primo misses with a hook from the clinch. Good body shot from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from MacReady. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primo. MacReady pushes Primo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Primo. Primo lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by MacReady. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Primo takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Primo is rocked! MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch. Oh Primo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! MacReady lands a big right hand that drops Primo! The killer instinct kicks in and MacReady finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by MacReady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ MacReady! Post fight, an emotional RJ MacReady said 'Who wants some!! I'm ready to take on this damn division. Flamethrower in hand if I have to.'.
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Event:
Tycoon Typhoon
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1# Primo moves forwards but Rokocoko connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Primo saw that one coming. Donk. Rokocoko catches Primo right on the button with a cross. Primo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rokocoko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Primo scrambles back to his feet. Rokocoko throws a hook to the side of Primo's head but Primo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but Primo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rokocoko scores with a jab. Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Primo. Rokocoko misses with a left hand and Primo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primo, pushing him back against the cage. Primo misses with a hook from the clinch. Primo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primo misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Primo misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rokocoko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Primo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Primo working aggressively here.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Primo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Primo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it. Primo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Primo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses. Primo working aggressively here.
Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko. This has been an exciting period of action! Primo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko lands a body punch in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Rokocoko scores with a nice short uppercut. Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land. Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Primo has a couple of punches blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko scores with a nice hook to the head. Primo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rokocoko works on Primo's body with a couple of short punches. Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike. Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike. #ROC# Primo is rocked! Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Primo.
Primo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him? Rokocoko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko. Primo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko. Primo takes a shot to the head. Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it. Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko. Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
Primo seems to have recovered his senses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko. Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it. Rokocoko gets through Primo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rokocoko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Primo with a big uppercut! Primo tries to clinch up but Rokocoko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Primo to the mat! Primo covers up and Rokocoko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Rokocoko! After winning the bout, Joe Rokocoko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Red Hot
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Fidence looks to land a right hand but Primo moved out of range. Fidence lands a right hook to the body.
Primo lands with a straight right. Fidence didn't see that one coming. Nice defenses there by Primo. Fidence lands an overhand right. Fidence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Primo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fidence paws at him with a jab and circles away. Primo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fidence. Fidence misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Fidence throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Primo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fidence misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fidence throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Primo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fidence is just out of range. Fidence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Primo scores with a jab to the body. Primo tries to clinch up but Fidence circles away and keeps his distance. Primo looks to land a combination but Fidence avoids it well. #T1# Primo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fidence. Primo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fidence.
Fidence lands with a kick to the ribs.
Primo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Primo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fidence. Fidence tries to work over Primo's front leg with a kick but Primo checks it. Primo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fidence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fidence is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Primo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL# Fidence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primo, pushing him back against the cage. Fidence struggles to land a body shot inside as Primo controls his hands.
Fidence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Fidence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Fidence gets a clinch. Fidence blocking some punches.
Fidence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primos head. #BC# Fidence breaks the clinch.
Fidence tries to land a leg kick but Primo saw it coming and moves away.
Primo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2# Fidence misses with a left hand and Primo counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Primo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primo fails in his attempt to clinch. Primo moves in looking to clinch but Fidence pushes him off. Primo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fidence. Fidence scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fidence misses with the body kick and Primo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Con Fidence has been cut. Primo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fidence. Fidence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Primo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fidence swats away the attempt to clinch by Primo. Fidence missing with a left hand there. Primo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Primo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fidence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Primo moves out of range as Fidence strikes. Fidence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fidence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fidence throws a looping overhand right but Primo ducks down to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Primo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fidence throws a right hand that misses
and Primo counters with a straight right hand. Fidence throws a lazy right hand but Primo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fidence throws the left hand but Primo avoids the punch easily. Primo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Fidence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Primo cracks a nice hook into Fidence's ribs. Primo blocks a jab. Primo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Con Fidence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Primo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Primo looks to land a right hand but Fidence moved out of range. Fidence throws a right hand that misses
and Primo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Primo rushes Fidence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fidence misses with a short punch on the inside. Primo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Primo prevents a body shot from Fidence. #BC# Fidence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Fidence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fidence lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Fidence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fidence swings away with a body shot that misses
and Primo counters with a stiff right hand. Fidence throws a nice inside leg kick. Primo fails in his attempt to clinch. Primo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As Fidence backs off Primo throws a huge counter combo but Fidence manages to avoid it all. Fidence tries to score with a low kick but Primo moves his leg out of the way. Fidence swings widly with a right hand
and Primo counters with a left to the body. #CL# Fidence moves into the clinch. Fidence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Fidence dominated that round. The cut man is working on Con Fidence's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Fidence is looking to slow Primo down with leg kicks. Primo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fidence throws a poor cross that misses
and Primo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fidence takes a swing at Primo's ribcage but misses. Fidence misses with a leg kick. Primo slips a straight right by Fidence.#KD2# Primo lands a big shot that drops Fidence! Can he finish him?
#ROC2# Fidence is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Primo pushing down on Fidence's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Fidence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Primo pulls his head out easily. Fidence tries to roll over but Primo keeps him under control.#SUB2# Primo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Primo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fidence is just riding it out for now. Primo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Primo is trying to work for a kimura but Fidence is defending well.
#T1##SUB2# Fidence makes his way to full guard, as Primo worked for a kimura.
#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Primo has gone for a leg lock! Fidence slips out almost immediately though and dives into Primo's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Primo working for a triangle but Fidence defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fidence engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Primo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fidence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fidence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Fidence drops back looking for a leg! Primo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Primo manages to kick Fidence off! Fidence jumps back into Primo's guard. #SUB2# Primo is looking for a triangle but Fidence pushes his legs off easily.
Fidence lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Primo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fidence is aware though and is defending well. Fidence tries to free his leg and advance position but Primo is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2# Primo working for a triangle but Fidence defends it easily.
#SUB2# Primo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fidence is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Primo. Fidence cracks Primo with a big right hand but Primo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fidence happy to just control the position for now. Primo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Primo looking for submissions off his back. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fidence here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Fidence takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Primo is trying to control but can't.
Fidence slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB2# Primo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Fidence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Primo has managed to free his arm - good work. Primo is trying to get back to full guard. Primo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Primo taking some punishment here, with Fidence in his half guard. #SUB2# Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fidence pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fidence pulls his head out easily. Fidence looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimo Primo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Con Fidence's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Fidence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Con Fidence is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Primo gets tackled into the cage by Fidence. Fidence maintains the clinch. Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land. Fidence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fidence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Primo as Fidence tries to tie him up. Fidence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fidence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fidence swings wildly with an uppercut but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fidence tries to work over Primo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Fidence - that landed with a thud.
Primo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fidence lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fidence. Primo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Fidence. Come on Fidence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fidence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Fidence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A thudding body kick lands there by Fidence!
Jab, jab by Fidence - just one landing. Decent striking displayed by Fidence there. Primo slips a straight right by Fidence. Primo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Fidence tries to keep at a distance but Primo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Fidence breaks from the clinch.
Fidence throws a combination. Primo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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! Fidence misses with an uppercut. Fidence throws a jab but it's blocked by Primo. Primo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Primo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2# Fidence throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Fidence clinches with his opponent.
Fidence leaning his opponent against the cage. Fidence pushes Primo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Primo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fidence pressing his opponent against the cage. Con Fidence has scored more points in the clinch so far. Primo misses with the head strike.
Fidence lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Primo is rocked! A nice right hand lands inside from Fidence. Primo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fidence finish him? Fidence unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Primo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fidence is unloading with more strikes now! Primo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Fidence! In his post fight interview, Con Fidence started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Brown gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Primo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Primo is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. Primo manages to get to full guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Primo is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Primo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Primo's legs - danger averted.#T1# Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Primo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brown trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom. #SUB# Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Primo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Brown advances position into side control! Primo is looking for a sweep. Primo struggling a bit here.#SUB# Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Primo tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #SUB# Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Primo is defending well. #T2##SUB# Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Primo is defending well. #SUB# Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Primo! Primo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Primo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Primo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Primo actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Brown works his way into side control. #SUB# Brown in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Primo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Brown! Buck Brown retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Buck Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LIA 34: The Royal We
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Nico misses with a hook
and Primo counters with a left and a right that stings Nico. Nico swats away the attempt to clinch by Primo. Primo scores with a decent looking hook. Primo slips a straight right by Nico. Nico cracks Primo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Primo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nico paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Primo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nico swings widly with a right hand
and Primo scores with a counter punch that sends Nico to the canvas! Primo smells blood - he's punishing Nico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimo Primo! A very excited looking Optimo Primo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
LIA 32: Unchecked Aggression
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Leon has Primo up against the cage in a clinch.
Primo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leons head. Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Leon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Primo regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Primo 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.#SUB2# Leon drops back looking for a leg! Primo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Primo manages to kick Leon off! Leon jumps back into Primo's guard. Leon throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leon throws a big right hand that misses. Primo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Leon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Leon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ground and pound from Leon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1# Leon trying to control the position but Primo is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Leon.#SUB2# Leon tries for a kimura but Primo is defending well. Primo is trying to improve his position. An elbow from Leon crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Primo looking for a sweep but Leon has passed into full mount! Oh no! Leon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2# Leon working for a submission but Primo is keeping him at bay. Primo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KING OF PAIN. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Leon looking to ground and pound but Primo is blocking nicely. #T2# Primo regains half guard.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Leon is looking for a kimura here.
Primo is looking for a sweep. Leon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Leon throwing shots but Primo is blocking nicely. Leon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working. #SUB# Primo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Leon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leon moves into full mount! Primo won't be happy about that! Primo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leon on the ground.#SUB2# Leon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3# Primo is looking to improve his position but Leon isn't that keen on the idea. Leon thowing shots but they're missing. Primo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Primo is looking to improve his position but Leon isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# Leon punching from mount but Primo doing a good job of avoiding damage. Leon controlling the pace for now. Primo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Primo is looking to improve his position but Leon isn't that keen on the idea. Leon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Leon controlling from mount. #SUB2# Leon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Leon is working for a guillotine from mount but Primo frees his head quite easily.
Primo is squirming around, avoiding Leon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# Leon is working for a guillotine from mount but Primo frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Leon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Leon throws an off balance right hand
and Primo counters with a right hand to the body. Primo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Leon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Primo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Primo clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land. Primo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leon misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primo. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Primo lands with a right to the head. #T1# Primo is leaning against Leon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Primo misses with a short punch on the inside. Primo lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Primo as the two fighters clinch.
Leon is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Primo scores with a nice short uppercut. Primo working aggressively here.
Primo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Leon is trying to pull guard but Primo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Leon blocks a body shot from Primo. Leon misses with some punches.
Primo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Primo throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon. Primo throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon. Leon has Primo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Primo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Primo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Primo throws a head punch that misses. Leon blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Primo as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Primo lands a nice shot to the body. Primo lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Primo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Primo. Primo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Primo lands with a short shot to the head. Primo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Primo scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Primo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Leon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Leon blocks an uppercut.
Leon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Primo misses with a short punch on the inside. Primo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Primo pushes Leon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Leon wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primo. #T3# Primo lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Leon is rocked! Leon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Primo.
Leon is still on wobbly legs! Can Primo finish him? Primo is working Leon over against the cage. Leon blocking some punches.
Leon seems to have recovered his senses. A nice right hand lands inside from Primo. Primo throws a big uppercut that drops Leon! More strikes from Primo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leon lies dazed against the cage as Primo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimo Primo! Optimo Primo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LIA 29: Calmer Than You Are
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1# Primo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kunkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primo.
Primo throws a counter combo. Kunkel throws an overhand right that lands on Primo's shoulder, as Primo tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Kunkel closes the distance and pushes Primo back into the cage.#BC# Kunkel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kunkel throws a hook but Primo avoids it easily. Kunkel looks to throw the jab but Primo is out of range. Primo slips under a jab. Primo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Primo wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Kunkel moves into range and clinches up with Primo.#T1# Primo throws a head punch that misses. Kunkel scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kunkel blocking some punches.
Kunkel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kunkel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land. Primo tries to work over Kunkel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Primo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kunkel. Kunkel misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Kunkel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Primo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Primo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Primo.#T2# Kunkel scores with a shot to the body.
Kunkel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kunkel misses the shot to the body. Primo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kunkel.
Primo unleashes a big counter combination but Kunkel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Primo looks to throw the jab but Kunkel is out of range. Kunkel throws a shot to the body.
Uli Kunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kunkel throws a body shot but no joy. Kunkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Kunkel. 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! Kunkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunkel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big right from Kunkel misses. Primo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Kunkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Primo avoids the body shot from Kunkel.
Kunkel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away. Primo connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Uli Kunkel has been cut. Kunkel tries to clinch but Primo moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Primo misses. Kunkel throws a hook but Primo blocks it. Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kunkel. Kunkel throws a body shot but no joy. Primo wants to counter with a clinch but Kunkel pushes him away. Primo throws out a loose jab but Kunkel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Kunkel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Kunkel manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Kunkel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kunkel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kunkel misses its target. Nice shot by Kunkel. Kunkel takes a swing at Primo's ribcage but misses. Primo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kunkel with a body shot. Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kunkel. Kunkel moves away from the strike by Primo. Kunkel throws a right and a left that both miss. Kunkel is looking to wear down Primo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kunkel throws a jab but it's blocked by Primo. It seemed like Primo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Primo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uli Kunkel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Uli Kunkel's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kunkel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Primo circles away quickly and effectively. Primo misses with an uppercut. Kunkel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Primo can do to turn this around? Primo throws an off balance right hand
and Kunkel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Primo misses with a straight left. Kunkel lands a jab-cross combination. Kunkel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kunkel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Primo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kunkel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Primo counters with a nice uppercut. Kunkel lands a nice shot that snaps Primo's head back.
Kunkel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Kunkel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A punch combination from Kunkel misses. Kunkel closes the distance looking to clinch and Primo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Primo moves into the clinch. Primo working aggressively here.
Primo working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Kunkel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primo. Primo misses with the head strike.
#BC# Kunkel manages to break the clinch.
Kunkel looks to land a combination but Primo avoids it well. #T2# Kunkel swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Primo counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kunkel to the canvas! #ROC2# Kunkel is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Primo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Primo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Oh Kunkel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Primo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kunkel seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Primo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Primo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Primo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kunkel sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Primo is looking for a kimura but Kunkel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Primo to get the leverage. Kunkel trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2# Primo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kunkel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Optimo Primo! A less than humble Optimo Primo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. In defeat, Uli Kunkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'no comment guys'.
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Event:
LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1# Weaver scores with a nice head shot. Weaver misses with a looping right. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Primo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Primo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primo.
Primo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Primo is looking to clinch. Primo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Weaver misses with a hook. Primo ducked under it nicely. Primo slips a jab from Weaver. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weaver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Primo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Primo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weaver to score with a decent uppercut. Primo connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off. Primo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Primo saw that one coming. Primo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Primo there as he acknowledges the shot. Primo tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it. Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primo moves away. Primo wants to counter with a clinch but Weaver pushes him away. Primo tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range. #CL# Weaver has Primo up against the cage in a clinch.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver lands a damaging elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weaver. Primo takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weaver. Weaver seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Primo tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weaver lands a jab to the nose. Primo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Primo misses with a double jab
and Weaver counters with a three punch combo that has Primo backing up. Primo nods at Weaver to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC# Primo is rocked! Weaver lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Primo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Weaver dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Weaver! In his post fight interview, Tyrone Weaver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# Septi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Primo defends it nicely. Primo works Septi's body with a nice hook. Primo scores with a body shot.
#TD# Septi feints and as Primo raises his hands in defense, Septi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2# Primo has his feet on Septi's thighs here. He's pushed Septi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Septi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Optimo Primo!
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Event:
LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Nadar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Primo sprawls well initially but Nadar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Primo is looking for a sweep. Nadar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nadar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadar pulls his head out easily. Nadar prevents Primo from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Primo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nadar passes into side control! Nadar controlling from side mount. #T1# Primo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Primo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are battling for position here. Primo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Primo pushes a forearm under Nadar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nadar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Optimo Primo!
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Event:
LIA 11: We Believe In Nothing
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Primo tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance. Doe moves out of range as Primo throws a body kick.
Primo tries to clinch but Doe moves out of range. #TD2# Doe shoots in and bounces Primo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Doe is stalling in the full guard. Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Primo pushes Doe off and gets back to his feet.
Primo fails with the takedown.#T1# Primo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Primo is looking to clinch. Doe cracks Primo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2# Primo tries to sprawl but Doe drives through with a takedown into half guard. Doe wants to pass the guard but Primo is defending well. Doe keeps trying to improve his position. Still in half guard, Doe seems content to control. Primo is trying to control but can't.
Primo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Doe is looking for a kimura but Primo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doe to get the leverage. #T2# Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working. Primo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Primo. Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Primo is keeping the position for now. Doe trying to move into half guard but instead Primo has managed to sweep!#REVR# Primo is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control. Doe is trying to control the position but Primo postures up. Primo is looking to stand up but Doe won't let him. #T3# Primo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Primo wants to stand but Doe is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Primo throwing strikes from guard but Doe blocks nicely. Primo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. Primo is really struggling to control Doe but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# 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.#CL2# Doe clinches up against the cage. Doe has Primo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Primo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Primo defends it nicely. Doe looks winded! Primo tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance. It seemed like Doe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Primo is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Primo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Doe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Primo throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Primo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doe pinned against the cage. Doe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Primo dives in and grabs Doe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doe pushes down on Primo's head and hops out. Optimo Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Doe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Doe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Primo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Primo keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Primo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Primo.#T1# Doe with a nice head shot there. Primo keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully. Doe wants to pass the guard but Primo is keeping the position. Primo keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully. #SUB# Primo has his feet on Doe's thighs here. He's pushed Doe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Doe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Optimo Primo!
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