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Event:
Logan vs Chatham
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Foley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foley prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foley managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foley.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #T1#
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yoshida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
Foley avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
#CL#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to throw knees to the head but Foley is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Foley takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the head but Foley blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley is trying to stall.
Yoshida gets through Foley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida'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.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
#T4#
Foley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida misses with the combination.
And Foley tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
Yoshida wants to clinch but Foley slips to the side#TD2#
and Foley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Yoshida manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Foley taking a breather. #TD2#
Foley manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Foley controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #SU#
Yoshida stands up from Foley's guard - Yoshida perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Yoshida moves into range and clinches up with Foley.
Yoshida is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Foley has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foley up against the cage.
Yoshida is pushing Foley 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 Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida works on Foley's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foley or not.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
Yoshida stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida crunches a lovely knee into Foley's ribcage.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
Foley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida'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.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida tries a knee to the head but Foley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
Yoshida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foley is defending well for now.
Yoshida pushes Foley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshida.
Foley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like James Foley has been cut.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida is pushing Foley 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 pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Yoshida rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida. #ROC#
Foley is rocked!
Yoshida taking a breather.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Foley in his tracks for a moment.
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Foley with a big uppercut! Foley tries to clinch up but Yoshida pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Foley to the mat! Foley covers up and Yoshida unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyoto Yoshida!
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.8
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Franca looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but Franca drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
Franca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foley desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Foley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it. #SUB2#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Franca is working for a kimura but Foley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well. #SUB2#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franca works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franca. #T3#
Foley is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Franca has control of Foley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Foley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Franca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foley is surviving well by controlling Franca's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Franca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foley is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Franca being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Franca 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.
Franca is still trying to improve position.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Foley stacks Franca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Foley!
Foley cracks Franca with a big right hand but Franca just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foley's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Foley attempts a counter takedown but Franca avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franca.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side. #TD2#
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franca showed some decent athleticism there.
Foley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to control but Franca is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Franca 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#
Foley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foley tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Franca's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Foley trying to hold on to Franca's head to control him but Franca postures up.
#SUB2#
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley gets full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franca trying to advance position but Foley counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foley! #REVR#
Foley working the ground and pound.
Franca is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Franca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foley is defending well though. Franca let's go of the attempt for now.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Foley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franca's guard.
Franca wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Franca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Foley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franca is keeping the position for now.
Foley is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Franca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foley has picked Franca up and slammed him! Franca can't keep hold of the triangle and Foley manages to pass to side control!
Franca is not content to let Foley control the position.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Franca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca wants to get back to full guard but Foley has mounted him!
Franca is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Foley working for a submission but Franca is keeping him at bay.
Foley cracks Franca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foley prevents Franca from improving his position.#T3#
Franca is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Franca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Foley is trying to keep Franca in close.
Foley keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Foley is adopting a defensive guard.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Foley in his guard.#REVR#
Luiz Franca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Foley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foley missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Foley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Foley controlling from side mount.
Foley grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Foley connects with a decent elbow.
Foley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foley lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T1#
Foley lands a strong strike to the head of Smith. That's dazed him! Foley looking to finish here. Smith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Foley lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Foley!
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