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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thudpucker swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Thudpucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thudpucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thudpucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thudpucker connects with a jab. Thudpucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thudpucker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thudpucker misses the shot to the body. Thudpucker sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Thudpucker avoids it this time. Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Thadius T Thudpucker has been cut. Thudpucker cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut. Thudpucker keeps the fight on the outside. Thudpucker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thudpucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. Johnson tries to clinch up. Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thudpucker throws out the jab. #KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Thudpucker and sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Thudpucker follows him down to the mat - Johnson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Johnson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thudpucker sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Johnson! Oh, Johnson is in big trouble! Thudpucker lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thadius T Thudpucker! A relieved looking Thadius T Thudpucker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Thudpucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Maislin misses with a hook to the body
and Thudpucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Blake Maislin has been cut. Nice uppercut there from Thudpucker. Thudpucker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Thudpucker slips under a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Thudpucker scores with a four punch combination! Thudpucker looks to land a right hand but Maislin moved out of range. Thudpucker works over Maislin's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# That has opened up Blake Maislin's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maislin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD# Thudpucker throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Maislin tumbling to the canvas! Thudpucker looking to pass the guard. Thudpucker scoring with some ground and pound. Maislin pulls Thudpucker in to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maislin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thudpucker. Thudpucker throwing strikes but missing. Maislin pulls Thudpucker in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Thudpucker with a flurry of punches that miss. Thudpucker looking to pass the guard. Thudpucker wants to control from the top but Maislin keeps moving. Maislin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thudpucker. Thudpucker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maislin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Thudpucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maislin on the ground.#SUB2# Thudpucker stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maislin throws up his legs and catches Thudpucker in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Thudpucker tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maislin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Maislin! Blake Maislin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming. Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Thudpucker. Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Thudpucker, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Thudpucker against the cage but Thudpucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Thudpucker misses with a hook. Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter. Thudpucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Thudpucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thudpucker wants it to stay on the feet. Shankariya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thudpucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shankariya's head backwards.#TD2# Thudpucker gets a double leg takedown into Shankariya's guard.#ES# Shankariya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shankariya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thudpucker throws out the jab. Shankariya misses with a double jab.
Shankariya dives in for a single leg takedown but Thudpucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thudpucker misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Thudpucker gets a takedown into half guard. Thudpucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Thudpucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shankariya is trying to stand.
Thudpucker trying to control from half guard but Shankariya is working away. Thudpucker working the head and body with strikes. Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Shankariya has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thudpucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Shankariya back against the cage.#T2##TD2# Thudpucker has picked Shankariya up - he's going for a ride! Thudpucker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES# Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet. 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! Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily. Thudpucker looks to throw the jab but Shankariya is out of range. Shankariya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club in the buildup to the fight. Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range. Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Thudpucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Thudpucker throws a combination that misses and Shankariya counters with a straight right hand. Thudpucker throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shankariya. Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thudpucker.
#T3##TD2# Thudpucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Shankariya wants to stand up but Thudpucker is controlling him. #ES# Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing. Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily. Thudpucker looks to land a left hand but Shankariya moved out of range nicely.#TD2# Thudpucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.#T4##TD# Shankariya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thudpucker quickly recovers to half guard. Thudpucker is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thudpucker can do anything to dispel that myth. Thudpucker tries to get to full guard but Shankariya has control of the leg. Shankariya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Shankariya 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. Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya trying to control the pace. Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. 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 Kampatimar Shankariya will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Shankariya avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Thudpucker looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Thudpucker just gets out of the way. Thudpucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Shankariya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Shankariya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thudpucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shankariya. #TD2# Thudpucker feints and as Shankariya raises his hands in defense, Thudpucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Shankariya 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thudpucker won't allow Shankariya to get back to his feet. Thudpucker postures up in Shankariya's guard and throws a big left but Shankariya blocks it. #ES# Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1# Thudpucker misses the jab. Thudpucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2# Shankariya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thudpucker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Shankariya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thudpucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Thudpucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Thudpucker misses with a two punch combination.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This has been an exciting period of action! Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Thudpucker tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thudpucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Thudpucker leaves Shankariya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Thudpucker scores with a takedown into Shankariya's guard.#ES# Shankariya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thudpucker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Thudpucker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Thudpucker lands a couple of digs.#ES# Shankariya has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thudpucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Thudpucker has Shankariya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shankariya tumbling to the mat - Thudpucker dives into Shankariya's guard. Thudpucker is standing up over Shankariya. Shankariya looks to escape but Thudpucker dives into side control.
#T3##REVR# Shankariya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thudpucker has just dragged him back down to the mat. Shankariya is not content to let Thudpucker control the position. #ES# Shankariya sneaks out the side door and pushes Thudpucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Thudpucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kampatimar Shankariya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Thudpucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4# Thudpucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Thudpucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shankariya can't fight it off and eventually Thudpucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Shankariya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thudpucker misses with a body punch.
#TD# Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shankariya is looking to take a break and control but Thudpucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shankariya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Thudpucker closes the distance and lands a one-two. Shankariya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Thudpucker throws a big shot that misses. Thudpucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankariya was well out of range. Poor timing from Thudpucker. Shankariya is looking for a counter combo. Thudpucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shankariya darts in looking for a takedown but Thudpucker gets double underhooks and turns Shankariya into the cage. #TD2# Thudpucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shankariya on his heels. He'll look to pass Shankariya's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This has been an exciting period of action! Thudpucker misses with a double jab.
Thudpucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shankariya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Thudpucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Thudpucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.#T1# Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range. Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thudpucker lunges at Shankariya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankariya's hand. A slow jab from Thudpucker misses its intended target. Thudpucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankariya.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shankariya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# Thudpucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shankariya ducks right into an uppercut from Thudpucker. Thudpucker scores with a jab. Shankariya acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD# Shankariya drives through with a takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shankariya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shankariya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shankariya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shankariya works a leg free and moves into half guard. Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Thadius T Thudpucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shankariya lands strikes from half guard. Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes. Kampatimar Shankariya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Shankariya wants to pass to mount but Thudpucker is defending the position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kampatimar Shankariya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Thudpucker tries to roll over but Shankariya keeps him under control. Shankariya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Shankariya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU# Shankariya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Thudpucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Thadius T Thudpucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Shankariya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker is trying to defend but Shankariya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4# Shankariya performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Shankariya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes here. Shankariya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Shankariya punching from mount but Thudpucker doing a good job of avoiding damage. Shankariya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kampatimar Shankariya. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shankariya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kampatimar Shankariya! During a confident post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Carnage 265 tournament R1
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Thudpucker cracks De Lange with an open hand slap. De Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thudpucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Thudpucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~KT-MMA~ in the buildup to the fight. Thudpucker lands an overhand right. Thudpucker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Lange momentarily.
#CUT# It looks like Nadine De Lange has been cut. De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thudpucker avoids it really well and circles away. Thudpucker slaps away a takedown attempt from De Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat. Thadius T Thudpucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadine De Lange. De Lange drops his hands momentarily and Thudpucker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD# Thudpucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Lange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# De Lange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thudpucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thudpucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. De Lange keeping moving, preventing Thudpucker from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# De Lange utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. De Lange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thudpucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Thudpucker trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lange's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Thudpucker is trying to keep De Lange in close.
Thudpucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Lange on the ground.#SUB2# De Lange is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. De Lange won't allow Thudpucker to sweep him here. #SUB2# De Lange drops back looking for a leg! Thudpucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thudpucker manages to kick De Lange off! De Lange jumps back into Thudpucker's guard. #T2# Thudpucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Lange is one step ahead there. Thudpucker keeping moving, preventing De Lange from controlling successfully. De Lange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Thudpucker trying to control the position.
#SUB2# De Lange postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thudpucker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Lange, into his guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2# De Lange has his foot on Thudpucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thudpucker works his way back into a safe position though. There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Lange is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# De Lange drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Lange jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. De Lange is looking to work some ground and pound but Thudpucker has wrist control. Thudpucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thudpucker is controlling De Lange's posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Thudpucker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. De Lange with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Thudpucker pulls De Lange in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# De Lange drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Lange jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Thudpucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Lange won't allow Thudpucker to sweep him here. De Lange throws a big elbow that misses. De Lange wants to control from the top but Thudpucker keeps moving. De Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. De Lange not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# De Lange drops back looking for a leg! Thudpucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thudpucker manages to kick De Lange off! De Lange jumps back into Thudpucker's guard. 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 Thadius T Thudpucker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nadine De Lange's cut. 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##TD# Thudpucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. De Lange has his hands on Thudpucker's head, controlling the position. Thudpucker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. De Lange 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. Thudpucker wants to control from the top but De Lange keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Lange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thudpucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Thudpucker is trying to control the position but De Lange postures up. De Lange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Thudpucker wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Thudpucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thudpucker keeping moving, preventing De Lange from controlling successfully. De Lange with a flurry of punches that miss. De Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Thudpucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thudpucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thudpucker tries to get out of the position. De Lange working some strikes from top position. Thudpucker wants to sweep but no luck. Thudpucker trying to control the position.
De Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. De Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Thudpucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thudpucker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# De Lange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. De Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Thudpucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thudpucker pulls De Lange in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# De Lange drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. De Lange seems to have locked his on tight now - Thudpucker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for De Lange, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nadine De Lange! After winning the bout, Nadine De Lange thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1# Thudpucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Noriega sprawls well. He's pushed Thudpucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Thudpucker. Thudpucker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. A lull in the action here as Thudpucker stalls from top position. Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thudpucker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Thudpucker working the body and head with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thudpucker looks up at the clock and then as Noriega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thudpucker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2# Noriega is rocked! Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Oh Noriega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Noriega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thudpucker scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Noriega is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Thudpucker can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thadius T Thudpucker! A less than humble Thadius T Thudpucker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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