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Event:
KAMIKAZE 75: Ground and Pound
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
David wants to clinch.
Conlon swats away the attempt to clinch by David.#TD#
Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in David's guard.
Conlon throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conlon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conlon 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.
Conlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conlon throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Conlon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but David frees his head nicely. Oh but Conlon has switched to an armbar! David is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Conlon!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Conlon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lancing misses the jab.
David appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lancing misses with a hook.
Lancing lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
Lancing throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Lancing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lancing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Lancing misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancing, as that shot connected.
Lancing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
As Lancing tries to get set, David tries to push him back and clinch up but Lancing manages to avoid the attempt.
Lancing misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
Lancing throws a jab when David was well out of range.
As Lancing tries to get set, David tries to push him back and clinch up but Lancing manages to avoid the attempt.
David wants to clinch.
David takes one to the side of the head.
#T1##TD#
David decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancing defending well though.
David thows a huge punch but Lancing dodges it nicely.
David trying to control from half guard but Lancing is working away.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancing's head.
David wants to take a breather but Lancing is having none of it. #T2#
Lancing pushes David off looking to stand but David dives back in and keeps control.
David is trying to control. Lancing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ben Lancing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Lancing.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek David has been cut.
Lancing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancing.
David dives in and grabs Lancing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancing pushes down on David's head and hops out.
Lancing lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancing misses with an uppercut.
David drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancing sprawls and moves away.
Lancing misses with a looping right.
David staying out of range there.
Lancing throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
Lancing lands an uppercut out of nowhere! David falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lancing dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lancing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
David fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Pederson instigates a clinch. #TD#
David is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pederson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip David to the mat. David regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
David 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.
Pederson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
David can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pederson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Pederson is stalling in the full guard.
Pederson pushing down on David's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Pederson working over David with some ground and pound. David looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pederson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
David tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
David 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.
Pederson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David taking some punishment here, with Pederson in his half guard.
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pederson lands a nice short elbow.
David has hold of Pederson's hands but Pederson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Pederson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Pederson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows David to get to his feet. #T3#
David misses with a left hand
and Pederson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pederson lands a head kick. David smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Pederson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pederson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
Pederson lands a nice uppercut.
Pederson is pressed up against the cage. David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pederson down to the mat. Pederson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David shoots in for a takedown but Pederson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norman Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek David.
David has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pederson lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pederson slowing the pace effectively.
Pederson lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Derek David has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pederson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pederson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pederson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pederson working David over with knees to the body.
David looks winded!
David has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pederson after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Pederson pulls David into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek David's cut.
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#
Pederson scores with a head kick. David tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Pederson jumps into guard, dragging David to the mat.
David stands up out of Pederson's guard for a moment - Pederson manages to land a nice upkick.
David really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pederson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard. #REVR#
Pederson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Pederson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Pederson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for David to stand up.
David misses with a leg kick
and Pederson counters with a series of strikes. David will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Pederson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with David, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Pederson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
David is rocked!
Pederson pushes David against the cage. Pederson is working some dirty boxing. Pederson pushes off with a quick right hook! David goes down! David tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pederson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pederson!
Norman Pederson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Angle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging David to the ground. Angle is now in David's guard.#SUB2#
Angle drops back looking for a leg! David is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and David manages to kick Angle off! Angle jumps back into David's guard.
David is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angle is controlling him.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle sitting in guard here, content to control.
David keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle preventing the sweep.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
Angle stands and throws David's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Angle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle works to advance to full mount. David defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Angle won't let David get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
David is squirming around, avoiding Angle's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Angle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… David turns into him and now he's in Angle's guard.
#SUB2#
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
David is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
David content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angle's head.
Angle keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Angle is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! David has his hands clasped together but Angle extends and breaks David's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Angle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Angle!
An out of breath Kurt Angle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for David!
David tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David is not content to let Bishop control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop advances nicely into full mount.
Bishop trying to control but David is having none of it. #T1#
David tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as David is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bishop has hold of David's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and David manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
David gets back to half guard.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
David wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
David kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
David shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but David finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Bishop has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but David is on him like a limpet, forcing Bishop back against the cage.
David landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables David to keep the fight standing.
Bishop looks winded!
David manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Bishop is struggling to control the position.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Derek David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Bishop.
David taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but David turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Bishop tries to tie him up.
David tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek David will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for David!
David is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop working away.
David is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
David is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
David is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
Bishop is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
David keeping hold of Bishop's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by David.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
David with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David to the ground. David escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
David scores with a jab to the head.
David sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
David connects with a jab.
David steps in with a hook that catches Bishop right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! David follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bishop looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek David!
Wayne Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you rival for a good fight, of course it's a pity that I lost, but I will win next time'.
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Event:
DUEL#67 Romero vs Makaaja
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
David needs to keep his hands up - Norbit had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Oooooh!!! David has knocked Norbit down with a huge combo! David steps away and waves a wobbly Norbit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Dirk Norbit has been cut.#TD#
David shoots in and bounces Norbit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David stopping the sweep attempt from Norbit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David wants to control from the top but Norbit keeps moving.
David is stalling in the full guard.
Norbit looking for a sweep. Not yet Norbit, not yet.
David passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Norbit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
David working the ground and pound but Norbit is defending the strikes.
Norbit tries to bench press David off him but David keeps the position.
David 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.#SUB#
David working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
David is looking to take a break and control but Norbit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norbit is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
David tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
David working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Norbit is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
David trying to control the action but Norbit is working from the bottom.
David tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
David throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
David scoring with punches from side control.
Norbit taking a bit of punishment here - David scoring with strikes.
Norbit is looking for a sweep.
Norbit tries to escape but David is in control. #SU#
David decides to stand back up.
David slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norbit wants to slow David down by chopping away at his legs.
Norbit misses with a straight right.
David is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norbit tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norbit to the ground. Norbit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice combination there by Norbit.
Norbit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Norbit lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Norbit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Norbit lands a two punch combo.
Norbit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Derek David has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
David throws a lazy right hand but Norbit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norbit sizes up David with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norbit throws an overhand right that drops David like a sack of potatoes! Norbit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Norbit!
Dirk Norbit gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Lovelair scores with a jab to the body.
Lovelair misses with a wild combination.
David doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lovelair counters with a series of strikes. David will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lovelair throws a right and a left that both miss.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lovelair counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
David darts in and clinches Lovelair up against the cage.
David is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Derek David has been cut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Lovelair.
A knee to the head by Lovelair.
Good body shot from Lovelair.
David tries for a takedown but Lovelair manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Lovelair's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raine Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek David.
Lovelair blocks the elbow strike.
David looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
David's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
David working hard to break the clinch.
Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has David in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
David looks winded!
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
Lovelair has David pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. David is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lovelair - that's hurt David badly! Oh, another knee lands and David is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but David doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Raine Lovelair!
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Event:
RUC4
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
David throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
David misses with a double jab.
David lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Franco rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
David changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.#TD#
Franco jumps guard.
David forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
David is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
David trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Franco is looking to escape.#SUB2#
David seems to be looking for submissions.
David thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
David working the head and body with strikes.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Franco.
Franco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franco is trying to stand.
Franco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Franco is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from David.
#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Franco obliges.
David tries for a takedown but Franco manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Franco is breathing heavily.
David tries to clinch up.
Franco walks into a jab.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Derek David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
We've been hearing that Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco won't allow David to sweep him here.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David 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.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek David dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Franco as David shoots in.
Franco looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.#CL#
David tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
Franco tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David. #BC2#
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco. #T1#
David is looking to land body kicks.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but David manages to circle out of the way.
David shoots in but Franco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Derek David seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
David closes the distance and clinches.
David is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
David is trying to stall.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
David is trying to pull guard but Franco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
David pressing his opponent against the cage.
David looking to slow down the pace here.
David taking a breather.#T3##TD#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
David slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Franco.#ES#
Franco has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but David is on him like a limpet, forcing Franco back against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. David just stands there and leans against the cage.
David is trying to break free.#BC2#
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco tries to move into range but David moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.#T4##TD#
Franco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Franco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes David off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franco counters with a nice kick to the body.
David throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
David jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
David scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
David punishes Franco's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek David will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
David throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
As David tries to get set, Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but David manages to avoid the attempt.
David takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
David lands a jab.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts. #CL2#
David moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franco tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
David successfully pulls guard.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ezio Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
David is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco trying to strike off his back.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
Ezio Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
David cracks Franco with a solid left hand.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
David trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezio Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David scores with a nice head shot.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
David shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franco napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!#SUB2#
David looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
David trying to control the position but Franco is working away.
Franco sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
David is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Franco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Franco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Franco missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! David has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! David steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David drops Franco with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Franco! David dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek David!
Derek David is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RUC 3
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
David moves into the clinch successfully.
Jamlouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Jamlouse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jamlouse can't get the takedown.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
David slowing the pace effectively.
David content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jamlouse missing with knees to the body.
Jamlouse has David pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. David manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamlouse misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
David breaks from the clinch.
David works Jamlouse's body with a nice hook.
Derek David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamlouse looks winded!#KD#
David lands a big right hand that sends Jamlouse crashing to the mat! David stays standing though and waves Jamlouse back to his feet!#ROC#
Jamlouse is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamlouse is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
David unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jamlouse! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but David is unloading with more strikes now! Jamlouse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek David!
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Event:
RUC 1
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt - David sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jabrik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
David scores with a head kick.
Jabrik is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. David Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jabrik is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek David!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
David connects with a jab.
Kelley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
David sends Kelley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! David is motioning to the referee to let Kelley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!#TD2#
David shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and David slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! David lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Derek David!
James Kelley was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and taking names im going for the title shot
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