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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Lo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Schoff jumps guard and drags Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Schoff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily. Schoff being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Schoff working for submissions but it's allowed Lo to get to half guard.
Schoff is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lo is taking a breather. Schoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Schoff is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall. Lo passes to full mount! Schoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2# Lo looking to control and managing it successfully. Schoff regains half guard.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily. Lo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Schoff is in trouble now - Lo has advanced to mount! #SUB# Lo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Schoff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Marciano
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartley counters with a straight right hand. Schoff misses the shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Schoff. Those never looked like landing. #TD# Schoff drives through with a takedown into Hartley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hartley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Schoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartley has wrist control. Schoff throws a big right hand that misses. Schoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Schoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Hartley pushes Schoff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hartley with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hartley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Schoff throws a head kick that misses. Hartley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schoff with a body shot. Schoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartley sprawls well. He's pushed Schoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A head kick misses from Hartley. Schoff is looking to counter punch.#T1# Schoff scores with a hook to the body. Hartley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hartley lands a nice shot that snaps Schoff's head back.
Nice defenses there by Hartley. Hartley misses with a looping right. Hartley scores with a jab to the body. Schoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schoff lands with a nice body punch. Andrew Hartley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Schoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hartley thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2# Oooooh!!! Hartley has knocked Schoff down with a huge combo! Hartley steps away and waves a wobbly Schoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Schoff is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schoff tries to get into range but Hartley steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Schoff! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hartley scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Hartley! Andrew Hartley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Schoff misses. Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Monto defending well as Schoff loads up on a big left hand. Schoff misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Monto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schoff won't be happy with that. #SUB# Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Schoff tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back. Schoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount. Schoff regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Schoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Schoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Schoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monto stacks Schoff 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 Monto!#T2##SUB# Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Monto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schoff is avoiding damage well.
#SUB# Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Schoff is looking to regain half guard here but Monto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Schoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB# Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well. Schoff tries to improve position but can't. Monto tries to score with some ground and pound. Schoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it.#SUB# Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well. #SUB# Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well. Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB# Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount. #SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt. Monto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Monto moves nicely into side control. Schoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2# Schoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monto! Schoff landing strikes. Monto is trying to get back to half guard. Schoff landing strikes. Schoff scoring with punches from side control. Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Schoff scores with punches from side control. Check out the look on Schoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monto is looking for a sweep. Monto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schoff lands a few punches from side control. Schoff landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Monto is rocked! Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Schoff working Monto over with strikes. #SUB# Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Schoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Monto is pressing down on Schoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Schoff landing with the ground and pound. Monto looking for a sweep. Not yet Monto, not yet. #SUB# Monto is looking for a triangle here but Schoff uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monto seems to have got his legs back now. Monto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Monto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Schoff tries to get to full guard but Monto has control of the leg. #SUB2# Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Schoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
#T2##SUB# Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Monto there. #SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Monto is looking for a kimura but Schoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage. #SUB2# Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB# Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well. #SUB# Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monto lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Monto 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.
Schoff tries to roll over but Monto keeps him under control.#SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Monto prevents Schoff from improving his position. Monto lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Monto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Schoff could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Monto has cracked it and Schoff is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Monto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto! |
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Event:
RRFC 51: Anthony vs Neil
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Schoff rushes Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've been hearing reports that Schoff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD# Schoff pulls guard effortlessly. Dinklage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dinklage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Schoff keeping moving, preventing Dinklage from controlling successfully. #SUB# Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinklage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinklage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Schoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schoff tries to improve position but can't. Schoff being controlled for a moment. Schoff is trying to improve his position.#T1# Schoff is working hard here to advance position. Dinklage is looking to take a break and control but Schoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Dinklage is keen to just control but Schoff is a slippery customer. Well, if Dinklage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#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. Schoff moves into full guard.
#SUB# Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Schoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinklage passes into side control.
Schoff tries to buck Dinklage off but Dinklage is having none of it. Dinklage takes a little break here. Schoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Schoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dinklage is trying to control. Schoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dinklage wants to stand up but Schoff is controlling the position.
#SUB# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinklage pulls his head out easily. Schoff has a hand on Dinklage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dinklage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2# Dinklage stands up from mount. Strange move. Schoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2# Dinklage drives through and clinches with Schoff against the cage.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage. Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage. Dinklage is looking to break free of the clinch but Schoff has double underhooks. #T4# Schoff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dinklage gets through Schoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dinklage tries to land a knee to the head but Schoff blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Schoff has closed the distance and engaged Dinklage in a clinch.
#BC2# Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Schoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Schoff. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage holds him up against the cage and eventually Schoff drops back down to his feet.
Schoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage. Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing. Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage stands there with Schoff around his waist. Schoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Schoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut. Dinklage with the inside leg kick. #TD# Schoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinklage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dinklage wants to stand but Schoff is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Dinklage manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing. Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farren Schoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Schoff jumps guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Schoff fails to pull guard.
#TD# Schoff pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Schoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Schoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.#SUB# Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily.#SUB# Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoff keeps working. Schoff is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SU2# Dinklage decides to stand back up. Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Schoff's ribs. Schoff tries to clinch up. A head kick misses from Dinklage. #TD# Schoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schoff. #ES2# Dinklage has his feet on Schoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dinklage tries to clinch up. Schoff looks to clinch and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand! No luck with that takedown attempt from Schoff. #T3##CL2# Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Dinklage lands with a short shot to the head. #TD# Schoff jumps into guard, dragging Dinklage to the mat.
Dinklage tries to stand but Schoff is controlling from the bottom. Dinklage controlling from the top position. #SUB# Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2# Dinklage stands and steps away. Schoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Dinklage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# Schoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Schoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinklage just stands there and leans against the cage. Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage. Dinklage tries to circle away but Schoff has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage scores with a head kick. Schoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage. Peter Dinklage seems to be getting the better of the standup. Schoff wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dinklage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinklage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Schoff is rocked! Dinklage works the jab nicely. Oh Schoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Schoff walks straight into a right hand from Dinklage - that's dropped him! Dinklage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schoff from any more punishment! Schoff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage! |
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Event:
RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schoff's guard. Silva pushing down on Schoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well. #SUB2# Schoff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount! Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schoff is holding on tight.
Schoff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Silva tries to pass to full mount but Schoff defends it. Schoff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Silva is pressing down on Schoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schoff is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Silva is looking for a kimura but Schoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage. #SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Silva wants to pass the guard but Schoff is defending well. #SUB# Silva 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.
#SUB# Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Schoff defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back. Schoff tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schoff sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Schoff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount! Silva fails to take his opponent's back. Schoff tries to get back to half guard but can't. Schoff regains half guard. Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Schoff gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Schoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schoff swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut. Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schoff! Schoff is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schoff is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can. Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schoff is holding on tight.
#SUB# Silva has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Schoff is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva! A very excited looking Rickson Silva 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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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Schoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinklage, pushing him back against the cage. Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Schoff is controlling him. Schoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage. Schoff tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farren Schoff. Schoff prevents Dinklage from breaking the clinch.#TD2# Schoff pulls guard. #SUB2# Schoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dinklage is looking to stand up but Schoff won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Schoff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinklage defends it easily. Dinklage 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. #T1# Dinklage wanted to stand there but Schoff had control of the position. #SUB2# Schoff is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dinklage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schoff's body to avoid the submission. Schoff has instead reached around Dinklage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schoff arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Farren Schoff! Farren Schoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut. Jerome Winn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Schoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winn was covering up waiting for the punch and Schoff finishes the takedown easily into guard. Schoff throwing strikes from guard but Winn blocks nicely. Winn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Winn wants to get back to his feet but Schoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Schoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Schoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Winn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schoff lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Schoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Schoff throws an elbow that misses. Winn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schoff's guard. Nice move by Winn!#REVR##SUB2# Schoff throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Winn escapes and throws Schoff's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1# Schoff tries to buck Winn off but Winn is having none of it. Winn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winn pulls his head out easily. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winn pulls his head out easily. Winn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU# Winn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Schoff to stand up. Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Schoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winn, pushing him back against the cage. Schoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoff jumps guard but Winn stands there with Schoff around his waist. Schoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winn to keep the fight standing. Jerome Winn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farren Schoff. Schoff jumps guard but Winn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Schoff tries to pull guard but Winn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winn to keep the fight standing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Schoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winn to keep the fight standing. Schoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winn to keep the fight standing. Schoff fails to pull guard.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Winn has him pressed against the cage. Schoff jumps guard but Winn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Winn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schoff has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Winn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winn. Winn misses with the combination.
Schoff has a takedown stuffed.#T4# Winn tests Schoff's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winn circles away. Winn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Schoff! Winn dives in looking to finish! Schoff is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Winn! An out of breath Jerome Winn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC 39: Pandens vs Gunn
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rakic misses with a two punch combination.
Schoff is looking to counter punch. Schoff clinches with his opponent.
Schoff manages to pull guard.
Schoff is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.
Rakic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schoff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rakic is looking to defend but Schoff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rakic! Schoff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rakic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farren Schoff! Farren Schoff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 33
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Creature clinches up with Schoff and pushes him back against the cage. Schoff is trying to pull guard but Creature turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Schoff fails to pull guard.
Schoff is trying to pull guard but Creature turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tom Creature has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farren Schoff.#TD2# Schoff gets control of Creature's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Creature trying to control but Schoff is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creature doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creature manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Creature definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Schoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creature defends well.#SUB2# Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creature can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creature throwing strikes but missing. Creature passes easily into side control. Nice work. Schoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Schoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Creature wants to pass the guard but Schoff is defending well. Creature not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Schoff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Creature pulls his head out easily. Creature not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schoff is refusing to be controlled, as Creature sits in half guard. #SUB2# Schoff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Creature pushes past his half guard into mount! Creature content just to control the position here. #T2# Schoff is working to get back to half guard.
Schoff keeps trying to improve his position. Creature sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Schoff tries to get back to half guard but can't. Creature sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Schoff regains half guard.#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Schoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Schoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creature doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creature manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Schoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Creature uses it to pass to side control.
Creature wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoff keeps working. Schoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Schoff tries to bench press Creature off him but Creature keeps the position. #T4# Schoff regains half guard. Creature throwing shots but Schoff is blocking nicely. Schoff gets full guard.#SUB2# Schoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creature doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schoff is tightening it up a little... Creature has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Creature reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Creature taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Farren Schoff! Farren Schoff made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Schoff thows a left - swing and a miss! Schoff looks to land a left hand but Borcea moved out of range nicely. Schoff jabs Borcea right on the nose. Borcea blinks but takes it well. Schoff misses the shot to the body. Borcea tries to counter with a takedown but Schoff is quick to defend against it. Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Borcea tries to close the distance and clinch but Schoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Schoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borcea manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Schoff misses its intended target. Some wild striking there from Borcea.
Schoff dips to his left and cracks Borcea with an uppercut!#CUT2# It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Borcea has taken the fight into the clinch. Borcea blocking some punches.
Schoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Schoff scores with a shoulder strike. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch. Schoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borceas head. Schoff throws a head punch that misses. Borcea pushes Schoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Schoff working hard to break the clinch. Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff lands with a light punch inside. Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borcea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff prevents a body shot from Borcea. Borcea blocking some punches.
Borcea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schoff's elbow. #T2# Schoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Borcea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Schoff throws a head punch that misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schoff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Borcea blocking some punches.
A short left from Borcea. Schoff misses with an elbow over the top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff has a couple of punches blocked by Borcea.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch. Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it. Schoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borcea up against the cage. A short uppercut from Schoff. Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea. #T3# Borcea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borcea feints a jab promting Schoff to slip. Borcea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut. Schoff takes one to the chin there. The fighters circling - Schoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Schoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Borcea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schoff counters with a nice uppercut. Jab by Schoff. Schoff lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Schoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Schoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Borcea. Borcea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Schoff misses with a body kick. Borcea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC# Schoff is rocked! Farren Schoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Borcea throws a monster overhand right that drops Schoff! Borcea follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!
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Event:
JAG III
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Masuta . No joy for Schoff on that attempt. Masuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schoff. Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Schoff instigates a clinch. Masuta blocking some punches.
Schoff misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoff. Schoff misses with some punches.
Schoff working aggressively here.
Masuta blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Masuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff misses with a short punch on the inside. Masuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Masuta can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC# Masuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Schoff has Masuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Masuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Masuta blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoff. A head punch blocked on the inside by Masuta . Masuta blocking some punches.
Schoff stalls. #BC# Masuta breaks the clinch.
Schoff with a jab. Schoff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masuta 's head backwards. Masuta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Schoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it. Masuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schoff. Masuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schoff. Schoff cracks Masuta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Masuta falls backwards against the cage. Schoff follows up with more strikes that drop Masuta to his knees. Schoff keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Masuta ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farren Schoff! After the big win, Farren Schoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, KarateO Masuta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigoto'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Schoff has managed to clinch.
Schoff scores with an uppercut up the middle. Schoff goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cubbedge lands with a hook. Schoff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cubbedge effectively controlling the action here. Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schoff lands a left hand.
Schoff lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Schoff. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff lands a right hand. #T1# Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Schoff lands with a right to the head. Schoff prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Cubbedge has Schoff pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cubbedge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schoff tumbling to the mat - Cubbedge dives into Schoff's guard.#ES2# Schoff wriggles free and stands up. Cubbedge doesn't succeed with the takedown and Schoff counters with a one-two 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! Schoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schoff wants to clinch.#CL2# Schoff has Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Cubbedge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Schoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3# Schoff pushes Cubbedge off looking to stand but Cubbedge dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cubbedge trying to control the pace. Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Schoff is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cubbedge controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Schoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Schoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with the head strike.
Schoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge is pushing Schoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
Cubbedge wants to break free but Schoff has control.
Schoff lands a shoulder strike. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farren Schoff dominated that round. That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Cubbedge scores with a takedown into Schoff's guard. Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Cubbedge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cubbedge passes Schoff's left leg - he's now in half guard. Schoff is trying to stand back up but Cubbedge is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schoff won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount. Schoff wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Schoff walks into a stiff left hand from Cubbedge . Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot. Cubbedge lands a glancing blow to the side of Schoff's head. Cubbedge throws a chopping leg kick but Schoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Schoff tries to clinch up.#CL# Cubbedge has Schoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Cubbedge lands an elbow inside that Schoff shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.#BC# Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# Schoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. Farren Schoff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Schoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Schoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cubbedge after a bit of a struggle. Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Schoff darts in and clinches Cubbedge up against the cage. Schoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Schoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Cubbedge .
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Schoff.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge is trying to stall.
Schoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge . #BC# Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cubbedge connects with a nice looking jab.
Schoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schoff tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range. Schoff tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left. Schoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Schoff wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance. Cubbedge darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2# Schoff forces Cubbedge back against the cage and clinches. Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4# Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoff. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Schoff has knocked Cubbedge down with a huge combo! Schoff steps away and waves a wobbly Cubbedge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Cubbedge is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut. A combination from Cubbedge does no damage. Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Schoff rushes Cubbedge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cubbedge is looking to control Schoff's arms but Schoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cubbedge has his back to the cage. Schoff misses with a short punch on the inside. Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. Schoff has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Schoff misses with some punches.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge . Schoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge . Schoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Schoff fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge . #TD2# Schoff tightens his grip and picks Cubbedge up, before dumping him to the ground. Cubbedge manages to land in guard. Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schoff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Schoff is keeping the position. Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Schoff keeps moving. Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now. Cubbedge 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Farren Schoff will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Schoff is looking to clinch. Schoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cubbedge to score with a decent uppercut. Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schoff's guard. Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cubbedge won't allow Schoff to get back to his feet. Cubbedge 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. Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position. Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Cubbedge passes Schoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoff keeps working. Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cubbedge throws a nice looking combination but Schoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Schoff tries a quick counter leg kick but Cubbedge is wise to it.#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. Cubbedge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schoff pinned against the cage. Schoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Schoff wants to clinch. Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Schoff moves into range and clinches up with Cubbedge . Schoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge . Schoff missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right from Schoff on the inside. Schoff lands a hook to the side of the head. Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# The referee calls for Cubbedge to work.
#BC# Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Schoff tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
#CL2# Schoff has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Schoff misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge is pushing Schoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him. Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt. Schoff shoots in but no luck this time. Schoff moves in looking to clinch but Cubbedge pushes him off.#T4# Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cubbedge is stalling here.
Cubbedge pressing his opponent against the cage. Cubbedge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schoff working aggressively here.
Farren Schoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge . Schoff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schoff avoids a wild elbow strike from Cubbedge .
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Farren Schoff. I've got Schoff 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farren Schoff! Jumping up and down and very excited, Farren Schoff waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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