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Event:
EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nuutti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Nuutti.
Nuutti scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nuutti.
Preacher shoots in but no luck this time.
Preacher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Nuutti misses #TD2#
and Preacher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preacher works over Nuutti with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuutti has momentary wrist control but Preacher slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Preacher drops back looking for a leg! Nuutti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuutti manages to kick Preacher off! Preacher jumps back into Nuutti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preacher throwing strikes but missing.
Preacher wants to control from the top but Nuutti keeps moving.
Nuutti keeping full guard, as Preacher tries to pass. #T1#
Nuutti keeping moving, preventing Preacher from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preacher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nuutti looking to control.
#SU2#
Preacher stands up and waves to Nuutti to follow him.
Nuutti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Preacher misses with a takedown attempt - Nuutti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuutti thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Nuutti lands a big head kick that sends Preacher tumbling to the mat! Nuutti takes a step backwards and waves Preacher back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Preacher is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Preacher has been cut.
Nuutti wobbles Preacher with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nuutti dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Preacher to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vilkas Nuutti!
Vilkas Nuutti made sure to mention his sponsor, KAGED in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Preacher circles away.
Krnacova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Preacher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Preacher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preacher defends well and Krnacova ends up having to push Preacher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Preacher. No joy for Krnacova on that attempt.
Krnacova tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Preacher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Preacher is trying to control the action in half guard but Krnacova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preacher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preacher's back!
Preacher staying busy and making it hard for Krnacova to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preacher is trying to break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krnacova biding his time, looking for the opening.
Preacher 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preacher is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krnacova is riding his opponent, not letting Preacher buck him off.
Krnacova scores with punches to the body. #T1#
Preacher is really stuck here.
Krnacova lands with a hammerfist to the side of Preacher's head.
Krnacova scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Preacher is looking for a way out.
Krnacova is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Krnacova gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Krnacova gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Krnacova apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Krnacova fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Preacher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krnacova!
Preacher is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Preacher throws a strike aimed at the side of Krnacova's head but Krnacova avoids it well.
Preacher landing a few strikes.
Preacher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krnacova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krnacova tries to get out of the position.
Preacher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krnacova's legs. #SUB2#
Preacher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krnacova, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Preacher crashes against the mat.
#T2#
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!
Krnacova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preacher off and has taken his back!
Preacher is covering up but some of the strikes from Krnacova are getting through and doing damage.
Will Krnacova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Preacher trying to control the action but Krnacova just sinks the hooks in.
Preacher grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Preacher can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Krnacova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Krnacova has the hooks in. Preacher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Preacher is trying to break free.
Krnacova gets his hands free as Preacher looks to control.
Krnacova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Preacher's body.
Krnacova is punishing Preacher with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Preacher wants to escape the position.
Krnacova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Can Preacher hold on?! Krnacova is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Krnacova landing with strikes.
Krnacova is punishing Preacher with strikes - can he finish him?!
Krnacova lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Preacher hold on?!
Krnacova lands a shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC#
Preacher is rocked!
Krnacova loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Preacher hold on?
Preacher is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Preacher grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Krnacova lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Preacher hold on?! Krnacova is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
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!
Krnacova is landing big shots and Preacher is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Felix Krnacova thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Salvatierra lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Salvatierra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Preacher doesn't seem phased though.
Preacher misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvatierra counters with a nice body shot.
Preacher with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Salvatierra counters with a nice right hand that sends Preacher toppling to the canvas! Preacher scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Salvatierra finish him?!#ROC#
Preacher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preacher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvatierra counters with a crisp right that sends Preacher to the canvas! Salvatierra follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Salvatierra!
Our winner, Raul Salvatierra, 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:
RS 174 Make'm Bleed
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Preacher leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Preacher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Preacher working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Preacher wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson tries to roll over but Preacher keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Preacher.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Preacher. #T1#
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Preacher is very close to passing his half guard.
Preacher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson 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.
Preacher is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson looks winded!
Preacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Preacher winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Preacher 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.
Preacher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preacher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preacher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Jonny Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Preacher is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Preacher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Preacher.
Preacher tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB#
Preacher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Preacher trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #T3#
Preacher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preacher throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Preacher is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Preacher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Preacher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preacher throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Preacher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Preacher throws a big right hand that misses.
Preacher looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Preacher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Preacher throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Preacher working some strikes from top position.
Preacher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Preacher is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Preacher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preacher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preacher is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Preacher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Preacher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Preacher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Preacher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Jonny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Preacher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Preacher is now in Johnson's guard.
Preacher pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Preacher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Preacher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Preacher looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Preacher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Preacher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Preacher throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Preacher's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Johnson won't allow Preacher to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Preacher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Preacher.
Preacher tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Preacher can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson just content to control the position.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Preacher is looking for a sweep.
Preacher regains half guard.#SUB#
Preacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Preacher gets full guard.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preacher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Preacher's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Preacher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Preacher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Preacher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Preacher looking for submissions off his back.
Preacher striking from the bottom.
Preacher is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Preacher is keeping him busy.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Preacher!
Jack Preacher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preacher tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson prevents Preacher from getting the reversal.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Preacher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Preacher working to try and regain half guard.
Preacher regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Preacher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonny Johnson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Preacher has a takedown stuffed.
Preacher tries a head kick but it misses.
Preacher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Preacher shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Preacher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabs Preacher to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Johnson lands a head kick. Preacher smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Preacher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Preacher is now in Johnson's guard.
Preacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Preacher has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preacher's guard.#REVB#
Preacher keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Preacher working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Preacher is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Preacher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Preacher is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Preacher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Preacher!
A victorious Jack Preacher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Preacher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Preacher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flannerry counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Flannerry as he connects with a hook.
Flannerry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Preacher throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Preacher gets a takedown into half guard.
Preacher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flannerry is concentrating on defense, preventing Preacher from advancing position. #SU#
Preacher stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Flannerry 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preacher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flannerry.#T1#
Flannerry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flannerry throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Preacher is rocked!
Flannerry drops Preacher with a straight right hand, right on the button! Flannerry follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Flannerry!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Flannerry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS 169 No Pain No Gain
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Apollo rushes Preacher and presses him up against the cage.
Apollo presses Preacher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo gets underhooks to prevent Preacher's takedown attempt.
Apollo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Apollo lands a damaging elbow.
Preacher takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Jack Preacher has been cut.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Apollo.
#ROC#
Preacher is rocked!
Nice elbow from Apollo.
Preacher is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Apollo landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo lands a big knee to the head and Preacher goes down! Apollo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Apollo!
A very excited looking Max Apollo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Lindham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lindham scores with a body shot.
Preacher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindham but Lindham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindham tries to clinch there but Preacher circles away.
Preacher feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lindham takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindham'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.
Preacher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindham prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lindham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
William Lindham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Preacher scores with a takedown into Lindham's guard.
Lindham wants to sweep here but Preacher controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Preacher works over Lindham with some ground and pound from guard.
Lindham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preacher on the ground.
Preacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Preacher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lindham dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lindham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Preacher has his feet on Lindham's thighs here. He's pushed Lindham 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! Lindham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Preacher!
Jack Preacher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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