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Event:
KFC: Resurrection
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fawce has time to react.#TD#
Fawce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fawce is in Iron's guard.
Fawce trying to control but Iron is working from the bottom.
Fawce wants to pass the guard but Iron is keeping the position.
Fawce wants to control from the top but Iron keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fawce is stalling in the full guard.
Fawce tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fawce's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron under the eye.
Fawce throws a hook but Iron blocks it.
Iron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fawce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Fawce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.
Iron lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Fawce tries to keep at a distance but Iron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iron tries a body shot but Fawce blocks it.
Fawce wants to get back to striking at distance but Iron won't allow it.
Iron misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Fawce throws an elbow but misses.
Iron lands an elbow just above Fawce 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
Iron scores with a hook to the body.
Fawce takes a shot to the head.
Fawce jumps guard but Iron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron throws an elbow but it misses.
Fawce working hard to break the clinch.
Fawce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Iron breaks the clinch.
Fawce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Iron.#T3#
Iron fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fawce to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fawce looks to clinch but Iron throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fawce taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Junior Iron!
Junior Iron opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fawce with a poor takedown
letting Crap counter with a right hand.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fawce.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a series of strikes. Fawce will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fawce or perhaps it was just good defense by Crap, which made it look bad.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Fawce shoots in for a takedown but Crap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crap lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fawce shoots and misses
enabling Crap to counter with a crisp jab.
Fawce shoots in looking for a takedown. Crap tries to sprawl out of it but Fawce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fawce is breathing heavily.
Fawce looks for a takedown but Crap sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Max Fawce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Fawce is rocked!
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Fawce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Fawce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crap on his heels. He'll look to pass Crap's guard now, I'm sure.
Crap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fawce seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Crap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fawce.
Fawce throwing strikes from guard but Crap blocks nicely.
Crap keeping moving, preventing Fawce from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fawce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fawce trying to control but Crap is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fawce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fawce shoots in but no luck this time.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eye Crap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fawce fails with the takedown.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fawce with a poor takedown
and Fawce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fawce fails with the takedown
and Crap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap circles away easily
and Crap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crap has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt - Crap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crap lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crap pinned against the cage. Crap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crap now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fawce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crap tries to avoid it but Fawce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crap to the ground. Crap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fawce shoots and misses
and Crap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eye Crap dominated that round.
That's time! Fawce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fawce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye Crap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fawce misses with a takedown
and Crap counters with a straight right hand.
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Crap, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Crap against the cage but Crap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crap swivels and escapes.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Crap tries to counter it with a takedown but Fawce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fawce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crap unleashes a big counter combination but Fawce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fawce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crap as he avoids it easily.
As Fawce backs off Crap throws a huge counter combo but Fawce manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Crap misses.
Fawce has his takedown stuffed
and Crap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crap stalks Fawce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fawce's face. Fawce staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Fawce tries for a takedown but Crap circles away easily
and Crap counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawce darts in looking for a takedown but Crap gets double underhooks and turns Fawce into the cage.
Fawce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crap pinned against the cage. Crap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fawce shoots and misses
and Crap comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Fawce stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Crap is on him like rabid pit bull! Fawce slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eye Crap!
A relieved looking Eye Crap 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:
TIT OUT
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Bastard sends Fawce crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bastard is motioning to the referee to let Fawce up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Fawce is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
Bastard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fawce throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Fawce is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard lands a hook that stumbles Fawce back into the cage. Bastard follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Fawce to the canvas! Bastard pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Fawce has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lazy Bastard!
Our winner, Lazy Bastard, 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:
TIT 74 - Manduk v Fury
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Folio slips a jab and a cross from Fawce.
Folio looks for the body kick but Fawce saw that one coming.
Folio ducks under a wild hook from Fawce.
Folio looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawce is just out of range.
It looked like Fawce was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Folio.#TD#
Fawce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fawce advances position into side control!#SUB#
Fawce is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Folio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fawce gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Folio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fawce lets go of the hold and Folio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Fawce!
Max Fawce spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TIT 68 - Manduk v Haymon
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Fawce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burger was covering up waiting for the punch and Fawce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fawce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fawce has managed to get both his arms back between Burger's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burger has his feet on Fawce's thighs here. He's pushed Fawce off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fawce screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brazilian Burger!
A relieved looking Brazilian Burger 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:
TIT 62 - Danger v Battock
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Tiger pushes Fawce up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fawce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiger pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Fawce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fawce or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiger, which made it look bad.
Tiger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fawce has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fawce thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Fawce is avoiding it.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Tiger as Fawce shoots in.
Tony Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fawce.#T1#
Tiger is looking to clinch but Fawce is avoiding it.
Fawce misses with an uppercut.
Tiger tries to counter by clinching up but Fawce breaks away and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fawce there.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Fawce circles away.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Tiger pushes Fawce up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fawce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiger. #CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
Tiger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Tiger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Tiger misses with a knee to the head.
Tiger lands a nice elbow.
Fawce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fawce is trying to break the clinch but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fawce tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Fawce drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Tiger.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fawce's defenses.
Fawce lands with a left to the head.
Fawce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Fawce takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fawce's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Fawce's cut even more.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Fawce.
Tiger lands an elbow just above Fawce 's eye. #ROC#
Fawce is rocked!
Tiger lands an elbow just above Fawce 's eye.
Fawce is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Tiger lands an elbow inside that Fawce shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tiger. #CUT#
The cut above Max Fawce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tiger pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Fawce! Tiger unloads with more strikes and Fawce sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tiger!
Tony Tiger 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:
TIT 59
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fawce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Fawce.
Fawce just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRutherford.
Rutherford keeps Fawce at a distance using the push kick.
Fawce shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fawce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutherford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Fawce takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Fawce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutherford regains guard.
Fawce landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fawce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutherford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fawce, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rutherford 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. #SUB2#
Fawce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rutherford 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.
Fawce keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fawce has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rutherford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fawce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutherford. #SUB2#
Rutherford is looking to control the position but Fawce frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Rutherford grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Fawce there - Rutherford really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Fawce!
After the fight, Max Fawce was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TIT 55 - Bartlett v Proux
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce dives in for a single leg takedown but Xavier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xavier cracks Fawce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fawce misses with a takedown
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but Fawce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier punishes Fawce's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Xavier.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands with a nice body punch.
Fawce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fawce shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Fawce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Xavier misses.
Xavier's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xavier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Xavier throws a head kick but Fawce moves out of range.
Joao Vitor Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fawce is defended easily by Xavier.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fawce manages to avoid it.
Xavier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fawce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fawce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawce.
Fawce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xavier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fawce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fawce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier lands a jab to Fawce's midsection.#T2#
Fawce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier scores with a punch to the head.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier lands a jab to Fawce's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier lands with a straight right. Fawce didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Xavier there.
Xavier lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Fawce is rocked!
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fawce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fawce walks straight into a right hand from Xavier - that's dropped him! Xavier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fawce from any more punishment! Fawce complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Vitor Xavier!
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Event:
TIT 47 - Bartlett v Guy
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fawce decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burger trying to hold on to Fawce's head to control him but Fawce postures up.
Burger wants to improve his position but Fawce is controlling well.
Fawce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working. #SUB#
Fawce is looking for a kimura here.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawce trying to control the action but Burger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Burger moves into full guard.
Fawce stopping the sweep attempt from Burger.
Burger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fawce is one step ahead there.
Fawce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fawce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Fawce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fawce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burger looks to move to half guard but instead Fawce has passed into mount! Damn!
Fawce controlling the pace for now.
Burger can't escape the position.
Fawce trying to control but Burger is having none of it.
Burger is looking to improve his position but Fawce isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Burger is still trying to improve position.
Burger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Burger tries to roll but Fawce sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Fawce looking for the choke but no joy.
Burger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fawce's guard. Nice work there by Burger.
Burger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Fawce.#T4#
Burger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fawce is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Burger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fawce wants to control but Burger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fawce dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fawce but Fawce pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Fawce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burger quickly recovers to half guard.
Fawce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fawce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burger can do to turn this around?
Burger is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger wants to control but Fawce passes into side.
Fawce gets to mount! Burger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fawce wants to control the pace but Burger is squirming around nicely.
Burger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Burger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Fawce looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger preventing the sweep.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fawce's guard. #T2#
Burger is thwarting Fawce's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Burger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fawce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burger.
Still in half guard, Burger seems content to control.
Fawce is trying to maintain the position but Burger is very close to passing his half guard.
Burger is looking to take a break and control but Fawce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Burger trying to mount his opponent but Fawce defends it.
Burger prevents Fawce from improving his position.
Burger is trying to control the action in half guard but Fawce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fawce haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fawce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fawce trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burger enables Fawce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Burger working a defensive guard here.
Max Fawce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fawce being controlled here momentarily.
Burger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fawce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Fawce from controlling successfully.
Burger trying to keep a closed guard but Fawce is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger keeping moving, preventing Fawce from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fawce passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fawce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Burger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fawce to the ground. Burger is now in Fawce's guard.
Burger with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Fawce is looking for a triangle but Burger pushes his legs off easily.
Burger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burger stands and throws Fawce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fawce regains half guard there - taking advantage of Burger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Burger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fawce is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fawce tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Max Fawce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Fawce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burger is looking to pass Fawce's guard but actually Fawce recovers to full guard.
Burger trying to move into half guard but instead Fawce has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Fawce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burger trying to control the position.
#T3#
Burger wants to sweep but no luck.
Fawce trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Burger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fawce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fawce trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Fawce stopping the sweep attempt from Burger.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Burger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fawce to the ground. Burger is now in Fawce's guard.#T4#
Fawce has control of Burger's left arm, preventing Burger from doing any damage.
Burger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fawce's guard.
Burger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fawce keeps working.
Burger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brazilian Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burger is looking to stall here but Fawce recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Burger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fawce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Fawce!
A less than humble Max Fawce misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Brazilian Burger had this to say: 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Battock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fawce misses with a low kick.
Battock scores with a sloppy right hand. Fawce should have avoided that one.
Fawce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Battock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Battock.
Battock staying out of range there.
Battock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Battock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fawce throws out the jab.
Battock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fawce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battock sprawls well. Battock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fawce gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Battock, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Battock against the cage but Battock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Battock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fawce throws an off balance right hand
and Battock counters with a nice uppercut.
Battock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fawce swings widly with a right hand
and Battock counters with a three punch combo that has Fawce backing up. Fawce nods at Battock to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Fawce is rocked!
Battock looks to land a right hand but Fawce moved out of range.
Battock misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Fawce releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Battock scores with a body shot.
Battock scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Battock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A lazy left from Battock finds it's target.
Fawce is still on wobbly legs! Can Battock finish him?
John Battock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Battock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Battock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fawce.
Fawce walks straight into a right hand from Battock - that's dropped him! Battock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fawce from any more punishment! Fawce complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Battock!
John Battock retains his lightweight title!
John Battock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 32 - Glass v Embolo
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Awssa clinches up against the cage.
Awssa stalling.
Fawce is trying to break free.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Awssa stalling.
Awssa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Awssa stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cheik Awssa.
Awssa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Awssa moves into the clinch.
Awssa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fawce.
The referee is keeping an eye on Awssa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
Awssa stalls.
Come on Awssa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Awssa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Awssa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Awssa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fawce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Awssa misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fawce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Awssa stalls. #T2#
Awssa is pushing Fawce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cheik Awssa.
Awssa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fawce.
Awssa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fawce paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Awssa gets a clinch.
Fawce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Awssa is struggling to control the position.
Awssa stalls.
Awssa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fawce up against the cage.
Awssa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Awssa blocking some punches.
Awssa with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Fawce gets control of Awssa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fawce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Awssa preventing the sweep.
Awssa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fawce's guard.
Fawce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awssa's guard. #REVB#
Fawce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Awssa wants to stand up but Fawce is controlling him. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fawce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fawce trying to control but Awssa is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fawce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Awssa's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fawce seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Awssa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Fawce!
Max Fawce took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TIT - 26 Booker v Baby
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Battock misses with a body shot.
Fawce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battock circles away.
Fawce shoots in for a double leg but Battock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fawce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fawce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawce throws a sloppy body shot
and Battock counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Battock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battock cracks a nice hook into Fawce's ribs.#T1#
Battock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fawce. Fawce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fawce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fawce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fawce is looking to clinch but Battock is avoiding it.
Fawce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battock.
Fawce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battock punishes Fawce's body with a nice straight punch.
Battock lands with a good body shot.
Battock connects with a right hand. Fawce shakes it off.#ROC#
Fawce is rocked!
BOOM! Battock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fawce. Fawce tries to recover but Battock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fawce lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Battock!
John Battock 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:
TIT 21 - Battock v Bell
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fawce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Rossi clinches up with Fawce and pushes him back against the cage.
Fawce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Fawce jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Fawce has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rossi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fawce has tightened it up now! Rossi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Fawce!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Fawce made sure he mentioned After School Syndicate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TIT 15 - Rossi v Battock
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fawce looks for a takedown but Gregorsin sprawls well.
Gregorsin clobbers Fawce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregorsin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fawce slips a jab from Gregorsin.
Gregorsin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fawce's head.
Fawce throws a head kick but Gregorsin moves out of range.
Gregorsin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gregorsin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregorsin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gregorsin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gregorsin prevents Fawce from improving his position.
Gregorsin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fawce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fawce has hold of Gregorsin's hands but Gregorsin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fawce is pressing down on Gregorsin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gregorsin throws an elbow that misses. Fawce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregorsin's guard. Nice move by Fawce!#REVR##SUB#
Fawce drops back looking for a leg! Gregorsin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gregorsin manages to kick Fawce off! Fawce jumps back into Gregorsin's guard. #SUB2#
Fawce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Gizmo's Gym inform us that Gregorsin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gregorsin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fawce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregorsin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gregorsin keeping moving, preventing Fawce from controlling successfully.
Gregorsin working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gregorsin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fawce is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Gregorsin working for a triangle but Fawce defends it easily.
Fawce postures up and lands a big shot to Gregorsin's brow.
Fawce passes Gregorsin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregorsin trying to hold on to Fawce's head to control him but Fawce postures up.
#SUB#
Fawce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gregorsin sees it coming and defends easily.
Gregorsin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fawce is working away from the top position though.
Gregorsin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gregorsin tries to get to full guard but Fawce has control of the leg. #T3#
Gregorsin trying to control but Fawce postures up.
Gregorsin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gregorsin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gregorsin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gregorsin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fawce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fawce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gregorsin trying to control the position.
Fawce looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gregorsin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fawce has picked Gregorsin up and slammed him! Gregorsin can't keep hold of the triangle and Fawce manages to pass to side control!#T4##SUB#
Gregorsin wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fawce has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gregorsin's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gregorsin is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fawce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Fawce!
Max Fawce gave a mention to After School Syndicate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Aspire Island 5
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce misses with a body shot.
Fawce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cuellar avoids the body shot from Fawce.
Fawce misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Cuellar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Cuellar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fawce has locked up a guillotine! Fawce's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cuellar is holding on here and Fawce must be using up a lot of energy. Cuellar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fawce gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Fawce!
An out of breath and clearly excited Max Fawce thanked After School Syndicate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire Island 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Date slaps away a takedown attempt from Fawce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fawce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fawce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawce.
Fawce misses with a low kick.
Fawce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt - Date sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Fawce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date avoids the body shot from Fawce.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Date avoids the body shot from Fawce.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Fawce manages to avoid it.
Fawce stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Fawce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Fawce ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fawce.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Fawce. Fawce gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fawce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fawce is looking to clinch but Date is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fawce's head back.
Fawce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Date misses with a looping left.
Fawce closes the distance looking to clinch
and Date counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Date throws the left hand but Fawce avoids the punch easily.
Fawce moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date slips a straight right by Fawce.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Date cracks Fawce with an open hand slap.
Fawce throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Date blocks the low kick.
Date misses with a hook.
Fawce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.#T3#
Fawce throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Fawce misses with a looping left.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Fawce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Fawce darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Fawce.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawce.
Date seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fawce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.#T4#
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fawces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fawce looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
A low kick from Fawce misses #KD#
and Date counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fawce! Date lets Fawce back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Fawce is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
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!
Date circles away from the clinch attempt
and Date counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!
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