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Event:
KONFLIKT XIX
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Hoxha throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Hoxha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Hoxha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emo Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a right and a left that Hoxha avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoxha.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Allen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
#T1#
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Hoxha moves away from the strike by Allen.
Hoxha has a takedown stuffed.
Hoxha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen throws a series of punches but Hoxha avoids them all with ease.
Hoxha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoxha misses with a straight left.
Allen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoxha throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a two punch combo.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Hoxha breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen cracks the inside of Hoxha's front leg.
Hoxha throws a combination that misses
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoxha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoxha in his tracks.
Hoxha looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Hoxha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Hoxha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
As Hoxha looks to move away, Allen throws a big counter combo but Hoxha just gets out of the way.#T3#
Hoxha misses the jab.
Hoxha checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen tries to bum rush Hoxha with a series of wild strikes but Hoxha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoxha throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
Allen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Hoxha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoxha smiles and moves away.
Allen avoids the body shot from Hoxha.
Allen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Hoxha misses with a hook
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Hoxha misses
and Allen counters with a left and a right that stings Hoxha. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoxha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoxha throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoxha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoxha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Hoxha misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hoxha misses.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoxha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allen throws a series of punches but Hoxha avoids them all with ease.
Hoxha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoxha throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hoxha just manages to avoid it.
Hoxha misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen stalks Hoxha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoxha's face. Hoxha staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoxha misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has Hoxha backing up. Hoxha nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Hoxha.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
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!
Allen slips a jab from Hoxha.
Hoxha scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##CL2#
Hoxha pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen jumps guard but Hoxha stands there with Allen around his waist. Allen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoxha smiles and moves away.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoxha can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Hoxha pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoxha slows down the pace here.
Hoxha lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha has Allen pressed against the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Hoxha.
#T2#
Hoxha controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hoxha.
Hoxha digs a right hand into Allen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allen's gas tank.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Hoxha scores with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Hoxha on the inside.
Allen jumps guard but Hoxha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Hoxha has him pressed against the cage.
Hoxha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha'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.
Hoxha controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Hoxha's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Allen fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Hoxha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoxha to keep the fight standing.
Hoxha lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoxha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoxha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Allen jumps guard but Hoxha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoxha lands with a light punch inside.
Hoxha lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Hoxha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoxha.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha won't allow it.
Hoxha stalling in the clinch.
Hoxha stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emo Hoxha.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Hoxha misses with a looping left.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoxha.
Hoxha misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Hoxha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Hoxha's ribs.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoxha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emo Hoxha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hoxha darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Hoxha effectively controlling the action here.
Hoxha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoxha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoxha pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoxha presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoxha lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoxha.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoxha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha effectively controlling the action here.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Hoxha has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoxha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoxha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Hoxha has him pressed against the cage.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emo Hoxha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Allen is trying to pull guard but Hoxha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Hoxha controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoxha.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoxha to keep the fight standing.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Hoxha has him pressed against the cage.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoxha to keep the fight standing.
Hoxha leaning against his opponent.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoxha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries to pull guard but Hoxha won't allow it.
Hoxha lands a body shot.
Hoxha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoxha unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Allen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hoxha is unloading with more strikes now! Allen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emo Hoxha!
After winning the bout, Emo Hoxha 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:
KONFLIKT FC XI
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Calharran goes for a double leg but Hoxha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoxha continues to drive forward.
Hoxha scores with the left hand. Calharran knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoxha lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Hoxha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calharran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoxha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calharran.
Calharran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoxha sprawls and moves away.
Hoxha throws a looping overhand right but Calharran ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hoxha shoots in and bounces Calharran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calharran is pulling down on Hoxha's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoxha, at least for the moment.
Hoxha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoxha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Calharran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calharran pulls Hoxha in to control the position.
Hoxha won't allow Calharran to sweep him here.
Calharran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calharran tries to get out of the position.
Calharran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Calharran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoxha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calharran tries to get to full guard but Hoxha has control of the leg.
Hoxha wants to stand up but Calharran has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calharran trying to hold on to Hoxha's head to control him but Hoxha postures up.
Calharran is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoxha from advancing to side control.
Calharran wants to control but Hoxha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calharran gets full guard.
Calharran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calharran wants to sweep but no luck.
Calharran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calharran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Calharran shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoxha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calharran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hoxha pushes Calharran up against the cage in a clinch.
Calharran has a couple of punches blocked by Hoxha.
Calharran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoxha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoxha is pressed up against the cage. Calharran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoxha down to the mat. Hoxha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Calharran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calharran throws a hook to the side of Hoxha's head but Hoxha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoxha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoxha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calharran slips a jab from Hoxha.
Calharran attempts a counter takedown but Hoxha avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Calharran misses.
Hoxha throws out a counter right but Calharran avoids it with no problem.
Hoxha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calharran.
Calharran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Calharran walks into a left hand.
Calharran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoxha.
Hoxha takes one to the side of the head.
Emo Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoxha moves into range and clinches up with Calharran.
Calharran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoxha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calharran misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Hoxha.
Hoxha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calharran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoxha.
Calharran wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emo Hoxha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Calharran tries to keep at a distance but Hoxha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha just leaning against Calharran, taking a breather.
Hoxha is stalling here.
Hoxha digs a right hand into Calharran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calharran's gas tank.
Hoxha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoxha digs a right hand underneath Calharran's ribcage. Calharran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Hoxha.
Calharran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoxha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calharran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calharran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Hoxha gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Calharran is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoxha from advancing to side control.
Calharran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calharran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoxha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calharran is proving hard to escape from.
Hoxha preventing the sweep.
Calharran is pulling down on Hoxha's head to control his posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calharran 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calharran wants to stand but Hoxha is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calharran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calharran trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hoxha pushes Calharran up against the cage in a clinch.
Calharran misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calharran.
Calharran tries to pull guard but Hoxha won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Calharran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha scores with a hook to the body.#T3##TD#
Calharran jumps into guard, dragging Hoxha to the mat.
Calharran is trying to keep Hoxha in close.
Calharran wants to sweep here but Hoxha controlling him for the moment.
Hoxha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calharran is proving hard to escape from.
Calharran wants to sweep but no luck.
Calharran working a defensive guard but Hoxha manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoxha tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Calharran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Hoxha prevents Calharran from improving his position.
Calharran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calharran.
Calharran 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calharran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Calharran lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emo Hoxha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoxha just misses with a punch to the body.
Dab Calharran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Calharran misses.
A big right from Calharran misses. #TD#
Calharran shoots in and bounces Hoxha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calharran wants to control from the top but Hoxha keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calharran.
Calharran prevents Hoxha from getting back to his feet.
Emo Hoxha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calharran throwing strikes but missing.
Calharran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoxha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Calharran passes Hoxha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calharran is pressing down on Hoxha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoxha is holding on for now.
Calharran is looking to pass Hoxha's guard but actually Hoxha recovers to full guard.
Calharran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoxha's head.
Calharran throws a big right hand that misses.
Calharran trying to control but Hoxha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calharran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Hoxha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calharran.
Calharran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calharran is in close to Hoxha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calharran postures up and lands a big shot to Hoxha's brow.
Calharran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoxha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calharran is controlling him.
Calharran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calharran is stalling in the full guard.
Calharran landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Calharran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoxha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calharran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calharran wants to control from the top but Hoxha keeps moving.
Calharran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoxha has momentary wrist control but Calharran slips an elbow through the middle.
Calharran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoxha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calharran throwing strikes but missing.
Calharran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoxha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Calharran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoxha's head.#ROC#
Hoxha is rocked!
Calharran loads up on a big left hand. Hoxha felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calharran looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hoxha can't hide his disappointment, as Calharran celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dab Calharran!
A very excited looking Dab Calharran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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