 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sandman clinches.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Sandman goes for a takedown attempt but Clough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sandman tries to keep at a distance but Clough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough gets underhooks to prevent Sandman's takedown attempt.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Clough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Sandman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clough fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.#CL#
Clough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Sandman can't find room to land a body shot as Clough controls the action.
Clough can't find room to land a body shot as Sandman controls the action.
Clough lands an uppercut.
Clough digs a right hand into Sandman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandman's gas tank.
Sandman looks winded!
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough gets through Sandman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clough misses with a punch on the inside.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough pushes Sandman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards. #T3#
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Sandman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clough after a bit of a struggle.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Sandman's head.
Clough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough has a couple of punches blocked by Sandman.
Clough works on Sandman's body with a couple of short punches.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough can't find room to land a body shot as Sandman controls the action.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Clough closes the distance and clinches.
Clough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandman is working for takedown but Clough is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Clough.
A nice left hand lands by Clough.
Clough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
Clough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandman or not.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Sandman is breathing heavily.
Clough working aggressively here.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
#T1#
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Clough.
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clough.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sandman wants to take the fight to the mat but Clough manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clough lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandman.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clough.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Clough. #T3#
Clough presses Sandman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sandman is trying to trip Clough. He has hold of a leg but Clough is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sandman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Clough manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Sandman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brian Clough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandman.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Clough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Clough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clough smiles and moves away.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.#CL#
Clough moves into the clinch successfully.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Clough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Clough has closed the distance and engaged Sandman in a clinch.
Clough tries a body shot but Sandman blocks it.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clough darts in trying to clinch
and Sandman counters with a series of strikes. Clough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brian Clough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough works on Sandman's body with a couple of short punches.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Sandman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough. #T1#
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandman or not.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sandman takes a shot to the head.
Clough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Sandman working hard to break the clinch.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Clough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Clough.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Clough is leaning against Sandman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Clough.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Clough scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Clough.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Sandman is trying to stall.
#T3#
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough digs a right hand into Sandman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandman's gas tank.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brian Clough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clough lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Clough.
A head punch on the inside from Sandman fails to land.
Clough tries a body shot but Sandman blocks it.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Clough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mr Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Clough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clough, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Clough!
In his post fight interview, Brian Clough started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Mr Sandman spoke after the fight, saying '267 853 7537'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Clough moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Clough has been cut.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Clough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clough.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Clough is rocked!
Knox pushes Clough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough blocking some punches.
I was talking to Clough's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Oh Clough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clough misses with some punches.
Clough seems to have got his legs back now.
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox stalling.
Knox works on Clough's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Good body shot from Clough.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clough throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clough tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knox.
A short right from Clough.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Clough lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Knox tries to stall but Clough uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox looks winded!
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Clough lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Knox working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a body shot from Clough.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Clough.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Clough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Clough's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clough.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough lands a left hand.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough lands a body shot.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Clough finish him?
Clough unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clough is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
A less than humble Brian Clough misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Clough closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Clough's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clough pushes Tryfon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tryfon prevents a body shot from Clough.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough gets through Tryfon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clough lands an uppercut.
A short right from Clough on the inside.
Clough is pressed up against the cage. Tryfon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clough down to the mat. Clough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Tryfon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough is looking to escape.#ES#
Clough manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tryfon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Clough gets underhooks to prevent Tryfon's takedown attempt.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Clough works on Tryfon's body with a couple of short punches.
Tryfon looks winded!
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Tryfon's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Clough.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough presses Tryfon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tryfon 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.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clough.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clough.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tryfons head.
Clough lands a right hand. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD#
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Tryfon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vasylis Tryfon has been cut.
Clough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tryfon is still on wobbly legs! Can Clough finish him?
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Tryfon seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough is leaning against Tryfon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Tryfon backwards. #KD#
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough cracks Tryfon with a nice body shot.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tryfon backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Clough pushes Tryfon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clough works on Tryfon's body with a couple of short punches.
Tryfon takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Clough creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tryfon with a big uppercut! Tryfon tries to clinch up but Clough pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tryfon to the mat! Tryfon covers up and Clough unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Clough!
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC Palu vs Jordan
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
Clough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Clough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clough.
Knight wants a takedown.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Suge Knight has been cut.#KD2#
Clough drops Knight onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Knight is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
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!
Clough unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knight! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clough is unloading with more strikes now! Knight drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Holol gets tackled into the cage by Clough. Clough maintains the clinch.
Holol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holol.
Holol looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
Clough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clough is working Holol over against the cage.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holol backwards.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holol backwards.
Clough throws a big uppercut that drops Holol! More strikes from Clough and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Holol lies dazed against the cage as Clough celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
|
|
|
|
Event:
EFC Sagaki vs Ruenroeng
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Limbtwister defending well as Clough loads up on a big left hand.
Clough moves out of range as Limbtwister strikes.
Limbtwister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clough throws an overhand right that lands on Limbtwister's shoulder, as Limbtwister tries to avoid the shot.
Limbtwister moves away from the strike by Clough.
Clough seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Limbtwister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clough.
Clough misses with a looping right.
And Limbtwister tries to counter it with a takedown but Clough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Limbtwister 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.
Clough scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Limbtwister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clough.
Brian Clough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbtwister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Clough.
Clough looks to throw the jab but Limbtwister is out of range.
Clough loads up on a big right hand but Limbtwister slips the punch.
Clough misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Clough misses. #KD#
Clough cracks Limbtwister with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Limbtwister looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clough finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limbtwister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clough but Clough pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
A slow jab from Limbtwister misses its intended target.
Limbtwister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Limbtwister slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Clough misses its intended target.
Clough throws a big shot that misses.
Limbtwister is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brian Clough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limbtwister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clough.
Clough misses the jab.
Clough misses with a hook.
Clough is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Limbtwister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Limbtwister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clough tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Limbtwister is in Clough's guard.
Limbtwister won't allow Clough to get back to his feet.
Limbtwister slips nicely into half guard.
Clough is trying to stand back up but Limbtwister is controlling him
#SUB2#
Limbtwister maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Clough could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Limbtwister has cracked it and Clough is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Limbtwister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazerus Limbtwister!
During a confident post fight interview, Lazerus Limbtwister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Clough checks the leg kick.
Clough scores with a jab. Nokka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nokka works Clough's body with a nice hook.
Clough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Nokka.
Nice straight punches there by Clough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clough.#KD#
Clough feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nokka sprawling to the canvas! Nokka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clough finish him?!
#ROC#
Nokka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clough flashes Nokka a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nokka's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nokka crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Clough punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Clough!
A relieved looking Brian Clough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Clough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samsonov. Samsonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Clough has been cut.
Samsonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clough connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samsonov scrambles back to his feet.
Clough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clough throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Clough manages to avoid it.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Clough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough throws a series of punches but Samsonov avoids them all with ease.
Clough cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Clough jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Samsonov slips a jab and a cross from Clough.
Clough throws a combination that misses
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clough lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Samsonov finds it's target.
Clough throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samsonov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Clough to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Clough looks to clinch but Samsonov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Clough taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Samsonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clough lands a jab to Wanker's midsection.
Clough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clough misses with a leg kick
and Wanker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wanker catches Clough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Clough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Clough is controlling him.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Clough is working Wanker over against the cage.
Wanker misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wanker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Clough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards. #BC2#
Clough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wanker!
Clough misses with a body shot.
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Clough saw that one coming.
Clough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Clough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Clough.
Wanker thuds a left hand into Clough's body.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
Wanker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wanker misses with a lunging right hand
and Clough counters with a crisp right that sends Wanker to the canvas! Clough follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
Brian Clough seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Perkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clough.
Perkins lands an overhand right.
Perkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Perkins misses with a looping right.
Clough throws a jab when Perkins was well out of range.
Perkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Clough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Perkins.
Perkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Clough moves into the clinch.
Perkins tries to pull guard but Clough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clough prevents Perkins from breaking the clinch.
Perkins misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Cedric Perkins has been cut.
Perkins works on Clough's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkins.
Clough looking to throw knees to the head but Perkins is blocking nicely.
Clough keeps control of Perkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkins jumps guard but Clough stands there with Perkins around his waist. Perkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Clough.
Perkins dodges an elbow strike from Clough.
Perkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Clough pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Perkins out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Clough!
An out of breath Brian Clough thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Clough gets caught flat footed, as Kalani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clough looking for a sweep. Not yet Clough, not yet.
Clough is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kalani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalani wants to pass the guard but Clough is keeping the position.
Kalani being controlled here momentarily.
Clough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kalani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clough is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clough has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Kalani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clough looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clough passes into side control.
#T2#
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.
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kalani wants to control but Clough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalani prevents Clough from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kalani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clough is just riding it out for now. Kalani eventually gives up the hold.
Clough controlling the position well. #T4##SUB2#
Kalani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clough keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kalani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kalani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalani has time to react.
Clough lunges at Kalani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalani's hand.
Kalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalani dives in for a single leg takedown but Clough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalani fails to land the takedown.
Clough lands with a straight right. Kalani didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Clough.
A punch lands to the side of Kalani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalani shoots for a double leg takedown but Clough sprawls well. He's pushed Kalani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Kalani.#T1#
Kalani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clough tried to score with a low kick but Kalani checks it.#TD2#
Kalani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clough keeping full guard, as Kalani tries to pass.
Kalani is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kalani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clough dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kalani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clough slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Clough looking to pass the guard.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalani can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB2#
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clough defends well.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clough's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kalani has his foot on Clough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clough works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kalani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kalani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray Kalani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalani momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.
Clough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clough to score with a decent uppercut.
Clough motions for Kalani to come forward. Clough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kalani feints and as Clough raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalani is fighting to break Clough's control of his arms but Clough is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Kalani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clough is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalani, into his guard. #REVR#
Kalani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kalani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clough stacks Kalani 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 Clough!#T2#
Kalani is trying to control Clough's posture but Clough avoids it. #SU#
Clough stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brian Clough is winning the standup battle so far.
Clough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Kalani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clough controlling the position.
Kalani trying to move into half guard but instead Clough has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Kalani trying to keep a closed guard but Clough is proving a slippery customer.
Clough passes into half guard.
Clough content to control rather than advance.
Clough continues to stall.
Clough tries to pass to full mount but Kalani defends it.
Well, if Clough 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.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalani is trying to control but Clough manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Clough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Clough!
Brian Clough thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
