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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Harley keeps the fight on the outside.
Harley throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Harley throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Connor counters by clinching up. #BC#
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Connor tries for a takedown but Harley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Connor with a body shot.
Connor tries to clinch but Harley is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Harley - just one landing.
Connor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connor scrambles back to his feet.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Harley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Harley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harley.
Harley slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley connects with a looping right hand.
Connor walks into a left hand.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Harley moves out of range easily. #T1#
Harley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connor.
Harley cracks Connor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harley throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
Harley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Harley.
Connor wants to clinch up but Harley keeps it at a distance.
Harley looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Harley misses the shot to the body.
Harley throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Harley throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
Connor tries to counter with a takedown but Harley is quick to defend against it.
Connor avoids the body shot from Harley.
Connor tries to clinch there but Harley circles away.
Harley loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Harley works Connor's body with a nice hook.
Harley lands an overhand right.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harley.
It looked like Connor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harley.
Harley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harley wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucian Harley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Connor cracks Harley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harley throws a body punch but Connor moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harley.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Harley sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.#T3#
Harley misses with a looping left.
Harley scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Harley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connor on the side of the head.
Harley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harley lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Connor shoots in but Harley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harley missing with a left hand there. Connor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Harley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harley lands a slapping body shot.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harley avoids it really well and circles away.
Connor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Harley.
Jab, jab by Harley - just one landing.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Harley.
Connor throws a counter high kick but Harley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harley.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Harley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Harley 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#
Connor misses with a takedown
and Harley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connor goes for a double leg but Harley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harley continues to drive forward.
Harley keeps the fight on the outside.
Harley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connor on the side of the head.
Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harley.
Lucian Harley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harley misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Harley. That snapped Connor's head back.
Harley digs a good hook to Connor's body.
Harley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley throws a lazy right hand but Connor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Harley as Connor shoots in.
Harley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Harley scores with a hook to the body. Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Connor counters with a left and a right that stings Harley.
Connor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harley misses with a straight left.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harley misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Connor throws a counter high kick but Harley was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Harley misses its intended target.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harley.
Connor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harley swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor feinted with a counter takedown.
Harley throws an overhand right that lands on Connor's shoulder, as Connor tries to avoid the shot.
Harley swings widly with a right hand
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harley defends it nicely.
Harley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Harley pushes him off.
A jab from Harley finds it's way through Connor's defenses.
Connor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Harley misses.
Connor walks into a stiff left hand from Harley.
Harley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Harley as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Connor wants to clinch up but Harley keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harley! But no joy.
A slow jab from Harley misses its intended target.
Harley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
Connor wants to clinch but Harley slips to the side
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Harley misses.
Harley scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harley circles away.
Connor closes the distance but Harley moves to the side
letting Harley counter with a right hand.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harley throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Harley lands a head shot.
Harley punishes Connor's body with a nice straight punch.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harley.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Harley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harley.
Harley throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
Harley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harley lands an overhand right.
Harley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucian Harley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Harley catches Connor right on the button with a cross.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Harley.
Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harley misses with a straight left.
Harley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harley misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Connor feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Harley 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harley to keep the fight standing.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor tries to pull guard but Harley holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harley 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Harley as he connects with a hook.
Harley misses the jab.
Harley misses with a hook.
Connor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harley's waist but Harley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harley avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Harley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harley throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
Harley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harley throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
Harley with a jab.
Harley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harley throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Harley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Harley throws a shot to the body.
Harley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
Connor feinted with a counter takedown.
Harley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harley throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Harley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harley is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Harley circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Harley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Connor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harley missing with a left hand there. Connor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harley scores with a decent looking hook.
Harley lunges at Connor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Connor's hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Connor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T3#
Connor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harley dips to his left and cracks Connor with an uppercut!
Harley clobbers Connor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harley loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucian Harley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Harley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harley swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Harley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Harley, which made it look bad.
Harley lands a jab to Connor's midsection.#T4#
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harley moves away.
Connor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connor tries to clinch but Harley moves out of range.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Harley misses.
Connor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connor on the side of the head.
Harley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor scores with a body shot.
Harley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Connor darts in trying to clinch
and Harley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucian Harley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harley 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucian Harley!
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Connor ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Connor leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Connor goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Connor tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is looking for a takedown.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva wants a takedown.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Connor manages to step out the way in time.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Silva successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Connor postures up. #T3#
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connor preventing the sweep.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Connor from standing up.
Connor trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is looking to advance position but Connor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Connor's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connor thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Connor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
#T1#
Connor is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor misses with a takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Silva has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Silva misses with a low kick.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Connor tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Connor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva gets control of Connor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Connor preventing the sweep. #T3#
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Connor.
Connor tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Silva jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Connor tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Connor fails with the takedown.
Connor backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Silva ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Connor tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connor.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connor is defending well.
Connor is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva gets through Connor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4##SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Connor defends easily.
Connor won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connor wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Silva!
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz 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 Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.#T1#
Connor throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Connor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Connor tries to tie him up. #T2#
A body shot lands from Diaz.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Connor backing up. Connor nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Connor misses the target.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Connor closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Connor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Connor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Diaz 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##CL2#
Diaz pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Connor taking a breather. #TD2#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz 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.#SUB2#
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Connor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there! #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Connor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Connor tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Connor ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Connor avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Connor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Connor.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chris Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Diaz.
Connor tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.#T2#
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Connor goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Connor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Connor looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Connor, which made it look bad.
Connor throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Connor shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Diaz.
I've got Diaz 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Diaz!
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