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Event:
KFC 29: Leary vs Mumba II
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade Jr throws a hook but Tussling avoids it easily.
Tussling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade Jr moves away.
Wade Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Wade Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tussling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wade Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tussling somewhat.
Wade Jr throws a hook but Tussling blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tussling throws a body punch but Wade Jr moves out of range.
Wade Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tussling.
Wade Jr throws a hook but Tussling blocks it.#T1#
Tussling defending well as Wade Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Wade Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tussling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wade Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tussling somewhat.
Wade Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wade Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tussling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tussling definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wade Jr throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Tussling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wade Jr trying to hold on to Tussling's head to control him but Tussling postures up.
#T2#
Tussling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Tussling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tussling lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Tussling in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wade Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tussling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Professional Tussling!
Our winner, Professional Tussling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KFC 23: Leary vs The Reaper
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tussling circles away.
Tussling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Tussling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tussling scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Tussling. #CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tusslings head.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tussling's elbow.
Tussling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Tussling prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tussling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tussling.
Tussling misses with a punch on the inside.
Tussling has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Tussling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor tries to work over Tussling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor is working Tussling over against the cage.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tussling.
Taylor presses Tussling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tussling tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Tussling drops back down to his feet.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Tussling backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tussling fails to land.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Tussling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tussling controls his hands.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Tussling swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tussling fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Tussling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Tussling taking a breather.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Tussling blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tussling fails to land.
A short right from Taylor.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tussling misses with the head strike.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Tussling.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Tussling avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Tussling trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tussling into the cage.
Taylor controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Tussling blocks an uppercut.
Tussling slows down the pace here.
Tussling misses with the head strike.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tussling taking a breather.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tussling controls his hands.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tussling.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tussling circles away.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tussling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tussling misses with a looping right.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmy Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tussling moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a hook but Tussling blocks it.
Tussling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tussling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tussling misses the shot to the body.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Tussling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tussling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tussling.
Tussling keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor sizes up Tussling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor tries to clinch but Tussling moves out of range.
Tussling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Professional Tussling is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tussling. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tussling circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Tussling is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Tussling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Tussling back into the cage.
Tussling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tussling.
#T2#
Tussling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tussling backwards.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tusslings head.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmy Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tussling is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tussling has his back to the cage.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tussling controls his hands.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Tussling has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Taylor is trying to keep an underhook but Tussling manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tussling wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tussling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Tussling controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Tussling in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussling stalling.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tussling.
Tussling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tussling is controlling the pace.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tussling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tussling is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tussling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tussling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tussling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tussling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is not content to let Tussling control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timmy Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tussling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor lunges at Tussling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tussling's hand.
Tussling throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Tussling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tussling is looking to counter punch.
Tussling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tussling drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tussling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Tussling shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Tussling circles away and keeps his distance.
Tussling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Tussling is avoiding it.
Tussling misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tussling dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Tussling's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professional Tussling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tussling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tussling circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor lands a jab to Tussling's midsection.#CL2#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tussling scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tussling backwards.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tussling blocking some punches.
Tussling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Professional Tussling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taylor misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Tussling misses with some punches.
Tussling looking for a takedown. #TD#
Tussling has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Tussling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tussling pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tussling trying to control the pace.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tussling lands a nice short elbow.
Tussling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is staying active underneath Tussling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmy Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tussling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tussling is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tussling lands strikes from half guard.
Tussling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
Tussling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
Tussling slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Taylor!
Professional Tussling was interviewed post fight and said 'WELL LET ME TELL YA SOMETHING DUDE. THIS IS ALL FAKE BROTHER! '.
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Event:
KFC 18: Mumba vs Leary
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Tussling does it's job there.
Tussling clobbers Franco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Tussling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tussling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tussling throws a shot to the body.
Tussling lands a head shot.
Tussling lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tussling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franco fails with the takedown
and Tussling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco has been working on his balance at Thibodeauxs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tussling.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco with a poor takedown
and Tussling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuran Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling connects with a nice looking jab.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tussling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tussling stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tussling scores with a shot to the body.
Tussling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tussling lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tussling cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tussling scores with a shot to the body.
Tussling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Tussling scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tussling lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Tussling punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
Tussling thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Tussling connects with a body shot.
Franco tries for a takedown but Tussling circles away easily
and Tussling counters with a straight right hand.
Tussling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tussling lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Tussling works the jab nicely.
Tussling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tussling cracks Franco with a good jab.
Tussling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tussling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tussling lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Tussling lands a right hook to the body.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tussling counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tussling, as that shot connected.
Tussling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franco momentarily.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tussling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Tussling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tussling digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
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!
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Franco misses with a double jab
and Tussling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Tussling.
Tussling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tussling works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Tussling throws a good cross that connects.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tussling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tussling scores with a jab to the body.
Tussling tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tussling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tussling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Professional Tussling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! Tussling ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Franco clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Professional Tussling!
A very excited looking Professional Tussling made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Tussling avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tussling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a jab. Tussling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tussling was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And Tussling tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tussling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tussling moved out of range nicely.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Tussling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tussling avoids the body shot from Thomas.
John Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thomas punishes Tussling's body with a nice straight punch.
Tussling misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Tussling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Tussling counters with a straight right hand.
Tussling looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Tussling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tussling was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Tussling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Tussling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
#T2#
Tussling misses with a hook.
Tussling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tussling misses with a body shot.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tussling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas feints a jab promting Tussling to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tussling slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tussling ducks under and follows up with a left that Tussling also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Tussling moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws the left hand but Tussling avoids the punch easily.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Tussling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tussling slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Tussling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Tussling's shoulder, as Tussling tries to avoid the shot.
Tussling looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Tussling throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas tries to bum rush Tussling with a series of wild strikes but Tussling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tussling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tussling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas misses the jab.
Tussling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tussling.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tussling. Beautiful body shot.
Tussling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Tussling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tussling.
It seemed like Tussling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Tussling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tussling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Tussling.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tussling misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Tussling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tussling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas swings for the body but Tussling moves out of range.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Tussling avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tussling ducks under and follows up with a left that Tussling also avoids with ease.
Tussling jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tussling moved out of range nicely.
Tussling just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tussling.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tussling can do to turn this around?
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tussling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tussling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tussling showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Tussling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas trying to control but Tussling postures up.
Tussling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tussling lands strikes from half guard.
Tussling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tussling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussling raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Tussling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tussling has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tussling landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble!
Tussling content just to control the position here.
Tussling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tussling putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Tussling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tussling's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professional Tussling!
During a confident post fight interview, Professional Tussling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tussling throws a hook to the side of Djagoev's head but Djagoev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Djagoev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tussling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Djagoev counters with a nice body shot.
Tussling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Djagoev counters with a left to the body.
Tussling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Djagoev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tussling throws a body shot but no joy.
Djagoev lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tussling shoots in looking for a takedown. Djagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Tussling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Djagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Djagoev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Djagoev as he connects with a hook.
Tussling misses with a left hand
enabling Djagoev to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tussling misses with a takedown
and Djagoev counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Djagoev lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Djagoev.
Tussling bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Djagoev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tussling falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tussling was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Djagoev!
Professional Tussling spoke after the fight, saying 'WELL LET ME TELL YA SOMETHING DUDE. THIS IS ALL FAKE BROTHER! '.
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Event:
KFC 7: Shuman vs San Diego
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tussling lands a jab to the nose.
Tussling connects with a crisp jab.
Professional Tussling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling lands a body shot.
Tussling throws a lazy right hand but Hickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tussling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickson throws a head kick but Tussling moves out of range.
Hickson slips under a jab from Tussling.
Hickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tussling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tussling swivels and escapes.
Tussling works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like James Hickson has been cut.
A combination from Tussling does no damage. #TD#
Tussling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tussling controls the position from side control.
Hickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tussling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tussling working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tussling cracks Hickson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tussling cracks Hickson with a big elbow.
Hickson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tussling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hickson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tussling lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy.
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Hickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tussling connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Hickson is rocked!
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tussling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussling lands an elbow.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hickson is still in real trouble! Can Tussling finish him?
Hickson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tussling scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hickson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tussling can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professional Tussling!
Professional Tussling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 2: Kennedy vs Burns
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Tussling's guard.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts passes Tussling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tussling is concentrating on defense, preventing Roberts from advancing position.
Tussling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tussling.
Tussling pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Tussling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tussling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tussling dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tussling on the ground.
Tussling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tussling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tussling is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tussling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tussling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Tussling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tussling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Tussling from controlling successfully.
Tussling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tussling advances to half guard.
Tussling performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Tussling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Roberts is not content to let Tussling control the position.#SUB2#
Tussling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Roberts has hold of Tussling's hands but Tussling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tussling working Roberts over with strikes.
Tussling trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Tussling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roberts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts gets full guard.
Tussling advances position into side control!
Roberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tussling lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Tussling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here as Tussling stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Tussling tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tussling has hold of Roberts's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Roberts tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tussling cranks the arm and Roberts screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Roberts, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Professional Tussling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Professional Tussling thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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