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Event:
Skrap Fights 11
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Horror is blocking nicely.
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
Horror has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
#BC#
Horror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horror is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Horror is just out of range.
Horror feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Horror has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney works on Horror's body with a couple of short punches.
Horror misses with the head strike.
Horror misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horror's elbow.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horror's elbow.
Horror tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the ropes.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Horror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Horror misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Horror tries for a takedown but Mahoney manages to get underhooks.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Horror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horror looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horrors head.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horror has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horror is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horror wants a takedown.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horror.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
Horror misses with a punch to the body.
Horror has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Horror takes an elbow to the temple.
Horror wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Horror wants a takedown.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horror drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Horror throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoney's waist but Mahoney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horror off to one side.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Horror moves out of range.
Horror fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horror takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Horror.
Mahoney throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocky Horror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mahoney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horror to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Horror passes Mahoney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Horror keeps him under control.
Horror sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahoney defending well though.
Horror trying to control from half guard but Mahoney is working away. #T4#
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Horror is just content to waste time from the top position. Mahoney takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horror throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horror pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horror accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahoney wants to stand and escape but Horror is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horror accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Horror tries to clinch but Mahoney is having none of it.
Horror tries to clinch up
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horror doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahoney circles away.
Horror slips under a jab.
Mahoney swings for the body but Horror moves out of range.
#TD#
Horror shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahoney's guard.
Horror throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horror tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Horror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horror trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Horror working some strikes from top position.
Horror throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Horror prevents Mahoney from getting back to his feet.
Horror wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Horror controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Horror drops back looking for a leg! Mahoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahoney manages to kick Horror off! Horror jumps back into Mahoney's guard.
Horror postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horror's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horror wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horror trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahoney throws a hook but Horror avoids it easily.
Horror takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horror is keeping busy.
Horror goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahoney prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Horror breaks from the clinch.
Horror goes for a double leg but Mahoney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mahoney continues to drive forward.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horror tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahoney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horror somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror slips a jab from Mahoney.
Horror tries to counter with a takedown but Mahoney is quick to defend against it.
Horror tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mahoney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Horror.
Horror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahoney lands a glancing blow to the side of Horror's head.
Carey Mahoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horror on the side of the head.
Horror thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Horror.
Horror moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoney slips under a jab.
Mahoney misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mahoney does it's job there.
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!
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot.
Horror wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Horror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horror is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahoney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horror manages to avoid it.
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Horror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mahoney throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Horror moves into the clinch.
Mahoney tries to work over Horror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horror looking for a takedown.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horror has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahoney after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney working Horror over with knees to the body.#BC#
Horror manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney lands with a shot to the body.
Horror slips a straight right by Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Horror ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horror drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahoney sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Horror closes the distance and clinches.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Horror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Horror fails to land.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Horror working aggressively here.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Horror controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Horror wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horror.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Horror working aggressively here.
Horror wants a takedown.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horror backwards.
Horror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horror has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Horror won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney gets underhooks to prevent Horror's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney. #ROC2#
Horror is rocked!
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Oh Horror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horror misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Horror looking for a takedown.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a shot to the body.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Horror misses with a body punch.
Horror working aggressively here.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horror swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Horror.
Horror misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney works on Horror's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Horror is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horror misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Horror fails to land.
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horror.
Mahoney is leaning against Horror and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horror blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horror.
Rocky Horror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horror is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahoney winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Carey Mahoney misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds XIV
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Horror takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Makana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Horror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Horror gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makana wants to stand back up but Horror manages to pass into side control.
Makana regains half guard there - taking advantage of Horror's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Horror is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makana trying to control from the bottom.
Horror drops an elbow to the side of Makana's head. #SUB2#
Horror is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makana is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makana avoid being mounted?#T1#
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror wants to take a breather but Makana is having none of it.
Horror prevents Makana from standing back up.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Horror is working for a kimura but Makana is defending it quite comfortably.
Horror tries to pass to full mount but Makana defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makana is trying to stand up here but Horror is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Horror is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Makana is in trouble now - Horror has advanced to mount!
Horror landing shots from mount.
Horror landing punches. #ROC2#
Makana is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Horror! Makana is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DKCW 3
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Horror drives through and clinches with Sadeq against the cage.
#TD#
Horror has clasped his hands together around Sadeq's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Horror gets to mount! Sadeq was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sadeq regains half guard.
Horror is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Horror throwing shots but Sadeq is blocking nicely.
Horror working the head and body with strikes.
Horror looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadeq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Horror is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Horror keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sadeq is trying to stand back up but Horror is controlling him
Sadeq wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadeq is trying to maintain the position but Horror is very close to passing his half guard.
Horror not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadeq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Horror is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sadeq to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Horror wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.
Horror throws a strike but Sadeq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadeq distracts Horror with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horror 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.#SUB#
Horror is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadeq is aware though and is defending well.
Sadeq chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Horror working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadeq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadeq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sadeq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadeq postures up.
Horror wants to sweep here but Sadeq controlling him for the moment.
Sadeq is working Horror over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadeq chips away with some ground and pound.
Sadeq is pushing down on Horror's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horror is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadeq has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Horror tries to get to full guard but Sadeq has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadeq lands a nice short elbow.
Horror has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadeq is working away from the top position though.
Horror is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadeq jumps into side control!
Horror tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Sadeq's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sadeq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sadeq cracks Horror with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Horror regains half guard.#SUB#
Horror looking for submissions off his back.
Sadeq prevents Horror from improving his position.
Sadeq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sadeq looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horror with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Sadeq is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horror is pressing down on Sadeq's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadeq is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Horror is rocked!
Horror striking off his back but it's not causing Sadeq any problems.
Oh Horror is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadeq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horror seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sadeq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadeq works over Horror with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadeq connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadeq arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Horror's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq is the new welterweight champion!
Adel Sadeq decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DK Exhibition 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Weight digs a good hook to Horror's body.
Horror throws an off balance right hand
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Horror tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horror stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horror ducks right into an uppercut from Weight.
Horror tries to clinch up
and Horror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Horror rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Horror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Horror lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Horror thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Horror 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.
Horror stands up over Weight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horror postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Horror tries to free his leg and advance position but Weight is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horror is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horror is working Weight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horror slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Horror has an Americana. Weight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Horror is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Horror hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Rocky Horror 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:
DK Battlegrounds III
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cephus ducks under a wild hook from Horror.
Horror doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cephus counters with a stiff right hand.
Cephus just misses with a punch to the body.
Horror changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Horror closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cephus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horror backwards.
Horror wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Cephus.
Horror has Cephus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cephus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cephus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cephus is defending well.
Horror has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cephus after a bit of a struggle.
Horror goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cephus prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cephus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horror.
Cephus scores with a shot to the side of Horror's head.
Cephus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horror wants to take the fight to the mat but Cephus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cephus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horror backwards.
Horror goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cephus prevents it.
#T1#
Horror is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Cephus.
Horror is breathing heavily.
Cephus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cephus lands with a right to the head.
Cephus digs a right hand underneath Horror's ribcage. Horror let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cephus working aggressively here.
Cephus working aggressively here.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
Cephus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cephus lands a left hand.
Horror has Cephus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cephus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cephus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horror takes a shot to the head.
Cephus lands a shoulder strike.
Horror blocking some punches.
Cephus throws a punch but it's blocked by Horror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cephus. #BC#
Horror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cephus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Cephus. That snapped Horror's head back.
Cephus lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Cephus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horror's head backwards.
Bo Cephus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cephus jabs Horror right on the nose. Horror blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Cephus clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cephus.
Horror tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cephus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cephus has a couple of punches blocked by Horror.
Horror tries to pull guard but Cephus holds him up against the cage and eventually Horror drops back down to his feet.
Horror changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cephus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cephus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horror misses with a left hand
and Cephus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cephus missing with a left hand there. Horror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Cephus misses its intended target. #T3#
Cephus scores with a body shot.
Horror takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horror ducks under a wild hook from Cephus.
Cephus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Cephus forces Horror back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Horror gets control of Cephus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horror will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Horror definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Cephus wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Horror's closed guard. He's half up but Horror has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Horror pivots and extends the arm, Cephus falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Horror! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KONFLIKT XIX
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Maricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maricone throws a leg kick #TD#
and Horror counters with a shoot takedown. Maricone fights it but they end up in guard.
Maricone wants to stand up but Horror is controlling him.
Maricone looking to control.
Horror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horror wants to control from the top but Maricone keeps moving.
Horror trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maricone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maricone can't keep his opponent in guard - Horror advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maricone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Horror jumps into side control!#T1#
Maricone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maricone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horror is working away from the top position though.
Horror seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maricone wants to control but Horror is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horror is trying to control. Maricone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horror perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Horror throwing shots but Maricone is blocking nicely.
Horror is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Horror is working for a kimura but Maricone is defending it quite comfortably.
Horror is stalling here. Maricone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Horror seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maricone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Horror's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horror gets back to half guard.
Horror is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center inform me that Maricone has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Horror actively working from the bottom here.
Horror moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Horror trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maricone 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. #SUB#
Horror is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maricone is aware though and is defending well.
Horror manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maricone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Horror content to stall in guard here.
Maricone wants to sweep here but Horror controlling him for the moment.
Horror trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Horror pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maricone is keeping the position for now.
Horror works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maricone trying to control here.
#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maricone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maricone is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maricone avoid being mounted?
Horror trying to pass the guard but Maricone defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura but Maricone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horror to get the leverage.
Horror looks to land a strike but Maricone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Horror dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maricone throws a series of punches but Horror avoids them all with ease.
Horror appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Horror shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horror thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horror not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky Horror overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horror sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maricone defending well though. #SUB#
Horror is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maricone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maricone tries to kick Horror off but Horror keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror is controlling the pace.
Horror working over Maricone with some ground and pound. Maricone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB#
Horror is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maricone sees it coming and defends easily.
Maricone is not content to let Horror control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horror in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maricone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maricone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Horror is looking to reverse the position.
Maricone trying to control the action but Horror is working from the bottom.
Horror tries to bench press Maricone off him but Maricone keeps the position. #T2#
Horror is working hard here to advance position.
Horror manages to get back to half guard.
Horror tries to get to full guard but Maricone has control of the leg.
Maricone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maricone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horror is trying to maintain the position but Maricone is very close to passing his half guard.
Horror holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maricone content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Maricone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Horror is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maricone pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Horror looking for subs from the bottom but Maricone mounts him!
Maricone looking to control but Horror is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maricone controlling the position easily from mount.
Horror is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Horror is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Horror slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Horror is refusing to be controlled, as Maricone sits in half guard.
Horror has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maricone is working away from the top position though.
Horror keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maricone is trying to work for a kimura but Horror is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santos Maricone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maricone.
#TD#
Horror darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maricone is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maricone avoid being mounted?
Maricone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horror.
Maricone trying to hold on to Horror's head to control him but Horror postures up.
Horror lands with a punch from half guard.
Horror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maricone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maricone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horror is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Horror there.
Horror throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Horror seems to be looking for submissions.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror wants to free his trapped foot but Maricone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horror uses his free foot to push down on Maricone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maricone.
Maricone tries to hold on but Horror pushes him away.
Horror lands with some strikes.
Horror working Maricone over with strikes here. #ROC#
Maricone is rocked!
Maricone tries to reverse the position but Horror maintains control.
Horror connects with a bit shot that sees Maricone covering up! More strikes from Horror and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horror is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Horror misses its intended target.
Horror throws a hook to the side of Madden's head but Madden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madden tries to counter by clinching up but Horror breaks away and moves out of range.
Horror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Horror.
The fighters circling - Horror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocky Horror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horror looks to score with a jab to the body but Madden is just out of range.
Horror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horror looks to score with a jab to the body but Madden is just out of range.
Madden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Horror manages to circle out of the way.
Madden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horror has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror misses with a hook.
As Horror tries to get set, Madden tries to push him back and clinch up but Horror manages to avoid the attempt.
Madden throws a series of punches but Horror moves out of range.
Madden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Horror closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Horror is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horror is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horror is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Horror is nestled in close to Madden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Madden is rocked!
Horror lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Madden quite badly. Madden pulls Horror in close trying to recover. Horror postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Madden on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Madden doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Horror scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.#SUB#
Horror drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Horror as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Palmer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Horror! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Kabyn Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'im sorry cows'.
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