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Event:
IFA : 14/02
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1# Orozco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orozco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Da Urbino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Da Urbino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orozco looks for a takedown but Da Urbino sprawls well. Da Urbino throws a leg kick but Orozco sees it coming and checks it nicely. Da Urbino misses with a low kick. Orozco fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Urbino throws a leg kick but Orozco checks it. Da Urbino throws a chopping leg kick but Orozco manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Orozco misses the shot to the body. Orozco checks a low kick from Da Urbino. Orozco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Orozco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino. Orozco misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Da Urbino throws a low kick but Orozco moves out of range easily. Orozco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Orozco throws a leg kick and Da Urbino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Orozco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Urbino pinned against the cage. Da Urbino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Da Urbino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Orozco. Orozco avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Orozco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Da Urbino wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB# Da Urbino actively working from the bottom here. Da Urbino is trying to maintain the position but Orozco is very close to passing his half guard. Orozco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Da Urbino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Orozco lands with a punch from half guard. Orozco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Da Urbino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orozco. Da Urbino has his hands clasped together around Orozco's back. He's all about the action. Orozco slips a nice elbow through Da Urbino's hands, connecting with Da Urbino's forehead. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orozco prevents Da Urbino from improving his position. Da Urbino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Orozco wants to take a breather but Da Urbino is having none of it. Da Urbino tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg. Orozco throwing shots but Da Urbino is blocking nicely. Da Urbino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though. Orozco content to control rather than advance. Da Urbino is not content to let Orozco control the position. Orozco working over Da Urbino with some ground and pound. Da Urbino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Orozco scoring with strikes to the body and head. Orozco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Da Urbino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orozco. Da Urbino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Orozco landing with the ground and pound. Da Urbino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Orozco throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Da Urbino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Da Urbino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Urbino holds on and takes a little breather. 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 Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino will probably get the nod. That's time! Da Urbino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Da Urbino misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Orozco counters with a takedown into side control. Orozco lands an elbow. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Da Urbino wants to control but Orozco postures up. Da Urbino is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Orozco cracks Da Urbino with an elbow. That is naaassty. Da Urbino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orozco on the ground. Da Urbino holds on to Orozco's head and controls the position momentarily. Orozco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Da Urbino tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Urbino wants to control but Orozco postures up. Orozco trying to control the action but Da Urbino is working from the bottom. Orozco lands a few punches from side control. Orozco is chipping away with strikes.
Orozco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Urbino struggling a bit here. Da Urbino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1# Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Urbino keeps working. Orozco landing strikes. Da Urbino is not content to let Orozco control the position. You can see the frustration on Da Urbino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Da Urbino tries to get back to half guard but can't. Da Urbino is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it. Orozco lands a decent elbow from side control. You can see the frustration on Da Urbino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Da Urbino tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. #T2# Da Urbino is not content to let Orozco control the position. Orozco grinds an elbow into Da Urbino's temple. Daryl Orozco has got the better of the ground game so far. Orozco throws an elbow but Da Urbino slips to the side and avoids it well. Da Urbino is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Da Urbino trying to control but Orozco flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Urbino trying to control the position but Orozco manages to sink in the hooks. Da Urbino is trapped and Orozco is scoring with shots to the head and body. Orozco punches Da Urbino on the ear. Orozco throwing damaging strikes from the back! Da Urbino could be in trouble here!
Orozco is hanging on to Da Urbino's back as he tries to escape.
Orozco connects with a big shot to the side of Da Urbino's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Da Urbino as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Orozco!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Can Da Urbino hold on?! Orozco is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T3# Orozco is not going to allow Da Urbino to sit and survive in this position. I really don't envy Da Urbino right now.
Orozco lands an elbow to the side of the head. Orozco is punishing Da Urbino with some ground and pound. Orozco lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Da Urbino hold on?!
#ROC2# Da Urbino is rocked! Orozco is looking to control Da Urbino but Da Urbino is wriggling around and keeping busy. Oh Da Urbino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Da Urbino grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Orozco scoring with big shots to the body. Da Urbino is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Da Urbino was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Orozco!
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Event:
IFA - Smackdown
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1# Bjornsson punishes Orozco's body with a nice straight punch. Orozco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Orozco fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Orozco keeps it at a distance. Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses. Bjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Orozco is predictable there and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orozco moves away. Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson feints a jab promting Orozco to slip. Bjornsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orozco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orozco walks into a straight right hand from Bjornsson.#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjornsson, as that shot connected.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nice uppercut there from Bjornsson.#ROC# Orozco is rocked! Bjornsson drops Orozco with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bjornsson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Litill Bjornsson! Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Litill Bjornsson 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:
IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Da Urbino looks to clinch #TD2# and Orozco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Da Urbino is looking to improve his position.
Orozco throwing shots but Da Urbino is blocking nicely. Orozco wants to take a breather but Da Urbino is having none of it. Da Urbino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though. Orozco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Urbino defending well though. Orozco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Orozco working Da Urbino over with strikes. Nice strikes from Orozco there. Da Urbino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orozco. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orozco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Orozco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Urbino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Orozco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Da Urbino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Da Urbino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orozco. #T1# Orozco is trying to control. Da Urbino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Da Urbino has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Da Urbino is trying to get back to full guard. Da Urbino controlling the position for now. Orozco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Urbino defending well though. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orozco thows a huge punch but Da Urbino dodges it nicely.
Da Urbino is doing well to control the position and prevent Orozco from advancing to side control. Orozco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Da Urbino is defending against the submission attempts here by Orozco.
Da Urbino has hold of Orozco's hands but Orozco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Da Urbino moves into full guard.
Orozco working some strikes from top position. Orozco postures up.
Orozco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Orozco looking to pass the guard. Da Urbino has control of Orozco's left arm, preventing Orozco from doing any damage. #SUB# Da Urbino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orozco lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orozco throwing strikes from guard but Da Urbino blocks nicely. Orozco throws an elbow that misses. Da Urbino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orozco's guard. Nice move by Da Urbino!#REVR# Orozco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Urbino manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3# Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Da Urbino is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Da Urbino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Urbino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orozco on the ground. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Orozco throws a big right hand that misses. Orozco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Da Urbino has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco cracks Da Urbino with a solid left hand.#SUB# Da Urbino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Urbino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Da Urbino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4# Da Urbino keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. Da Urbino trying to control the position.
Orozco throws a big right hand that misses. Orozco scoring with some ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Urbino holds on and takes a little breather. Orozco throwing strikes from guard but Da Urbino blocks nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orozco throwing strikes but missing. Orozco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Urbino's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Orozco dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A low kick from Da Urbino misses #TD2# and Orozco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Orozco trying to control from half guard but Da Urbino is working away. Orozco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Da Urbino has hold of Orozco's hands but Orozco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Orozco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Orozco is thwarting Da Urbino's attempts to control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orozco connects with a nice short shot to Da Urbino's temple. Orozco scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orozco throwing shots but Da Urbino is blocking nicely. Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Orozco is still trying to improve position. Da Urbino is looking to improve his position.
Orozco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Orozco scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Orozco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Orozco winds up and cracks Da Urbino with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Orozco working over Da Urbino with some ground and pound. Da Urbino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Orozco missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Da Urbino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Da Urbino looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Da Urbino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Orozco drops an elbow to the side of Da Urbino's head. Orozco looks to land a strike but Da Urbino avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Orozco stands up over Da Urbino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Orozco is working Da Urbino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Da Urbino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Da Urbino has control of Orozco's left arm, preventing Orozco from doing any damage. Orozco distracts Da Urbino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Urbino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Da Urbino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Orozco throws an elbow that misses. Da Urbino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orozco's guard. Nice move by Da Urbino!#REVR# Da Urbino trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Orozco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Orozco has his hands on Da Urbino's head, controlling the position. Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy. Da Urbino trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Urbino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Urbino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# 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. That kick from Da Urbino tenderised Orozco's leg. Orozco is trying to keep his angry face on. Orozco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Urbino moves away.#TD2# Orozco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Da Urbino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orozco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Orozco stays in close to Da Urbino's body and controls the position. Da Urbino has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Da Urbino managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Orozco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Orozco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Orozco shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Urbino tries to sprawl out of it but Orozco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Urbino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Da Urbino. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Urbino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orozco.
Orozco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Urbino. Da Urbino obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Orozco blocks a low kick nicely. Orozco feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Orozco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orozco showed some decent athleticism there. Da Urbino tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control. Orozco is nestled in close to Da Urbino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Da Urbino is looking to improve his position.
Orozco winds up and cracks Da Urbino with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Da Urbino is trying to control but can't.
Orozco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Da Urbino is trying to control but can't.
Orozco is keen to just control but Da Urbino is a slippery customer. Da Urbino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Da Urbino trying to control here.
Orozco drops an elbow to the side of Da Urbino's head. Da Urbino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though. Orozco working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are battling for position here. Da Urbino manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Orozco trying to control but Da Urbino is working from the bottom. Da Urbino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Orozco chips away with some ground and pound. Da Urbino trying to keep a closed guard but Orozco is proving a slippery customer.
Da Urbino is pulling down on Orozco's head to control his posture. #T3# Orozco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Urbino's head.#SUB# Da Urbino working for a triangle but Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco chips away with some ground and pound. Orozco throws a big right hand that misses. Orozco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Da Urbino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Urbino keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orozco is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Urbino has wrist control. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Urbino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Orozco lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Da Urbino is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Daryl Orozco has got the better of the ground game so far. Orozco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Da Urbino is controlling Orozco's posture. Orozco distracts Da Urbino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Da Urbino has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco distracts Da Urbino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orozco is in close to Da Urbino's body, working some short punches and elbows. Orozco chips away with some ground and pound. Daryl Orozco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Da Urbino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Da Urbino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orozco has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! Daryl Orozco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Orozco 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daryl Orozco!
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Event:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1# Kealoha thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice uppercut there from Kealoha. Kealoha connects with a looping right hand.
Kealoha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kealoha lands a jab-cross combination. Kealoha misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Orozco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kealoha's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orozco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kealoha has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Kealoha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kealoha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Orozco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kealoha's head. Orozco throws a big right hand that misses. Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Kealoha. Orozco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Orozco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kealoha wants to stand and escape but Orozco is having none of it. Kealoha wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orozco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Orozco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kealoha throws out the jab. Orozco has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Orozco shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Kealoha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orozco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Orozco takes one on the button. Kealoha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orozco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kealoha with a hook. Kealoha throws the left hand but Orozco avoids the punch easily. Orozco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A combination from Kealoha does no damage. Kealoha throws a shot from downtown. Orozco moves away and avoids it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kealoha!
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! Kealoha lands with a nice body punch. Kai Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kealoha throws a jab but it's blocked by Orozco. Kealoha misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orozco. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kealoha has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Orozco connects with a couple of short punches. Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Orozco trying to control but Kealoha is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kealoha trying to control the position.
Orozco is looking to work some ground and pound but Kealoha has wrist control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kealoha keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass. Orozco distracts Kealoha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco throwing strikes but missing. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kealoha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kealoha scores with a punch to the head. Kealoha swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orozco. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kealoha dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kealoha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Orozco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orozco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kealoha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orozco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kealoha looks to throw the jab but Orozco is out of range. Kealoha scores with the left hand. Orozco knows he should have avoided that one. Kealoha tries to clinch there but Orozco circles away.
Orozco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kealoha cracks Orozco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Kealoha. Orozco does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kealoha misses with a combination
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orozco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Orozco tries for a kimura but Kealoha is defending well. Kealoha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1# Orozco cracks Kealoha with a big elbow. Orozco working the ground and pound. Orozco lands an elbow. Kealoha is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control. Orozco grinds an elbow into Kealoha's temple. Orozco looks up at the clock and then as Kealoha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orozco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orozco wants to control but Kealoha is keeping him busy. Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kealoha is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Orozco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kealoha parries the strikes from Orozco easily there. Orozco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kealoha to escape.
Orozco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kealoha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orozco scoring with punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orozco working the ground and pound. #ROC2# Kealoha is rocked! Orozco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kealoha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Oh Kealoha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Orozco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kealoha down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orozco cracks Kealoha with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Orozco immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kealoha is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Orozco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Orozco!
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Event:
ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Tropper misses with a hook
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Tropper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Orozco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tropper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Orozco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tropper postures up in Orozco's guard and throws a big left but Orozco blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tropper postures up.
Tropper throws an elbow that misses. Orozco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tropper's guard. Nice move by Orozco!#REVB# Orozco connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Orozco is working Tropper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tropper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Tropper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tropper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Orozco is looking to work some ground and pound but Tropper has wrist control. Tropper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Tropper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tropper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tropper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orozco controls Tropper momentarily but Tropper frees himself. Tropper wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving. Tropper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Orozco managing to control the position. Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tropper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Orozco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tropper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Tropper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Orozco chips away with some ground and pound. Orozco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head. Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Tropper.#SUB# Tropper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3# Tropper controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself. Tropper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Orozco lands a couple of digs. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orozco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Tropper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tropper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orozco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB# Tropper actively working from the bottom here. Tropper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tropper tries to get out of the position. Tropper has hold of Orozco's hands but Orozco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tropper taking some punishment here, with Orozco in his half guard. #T4# Nice strikes from Orozco there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tropper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orozco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orozco's back! Tropper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orozco. Tropper is controlling the position but Orozco somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tropper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
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! Tropper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Orozco dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Orozco takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses. Tropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tropper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Orozco misses with a wild body shot. Tropper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orozco sprawls and moves away. Orozco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Orozco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.
A big left from Tropper misses. Orozco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orozco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropper. Tropper throws a body shot but no joy. Orozco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Tropper swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a takedown into side control. Tropper regains half guard. Tropper is trying to get back to full guard. Tropper trying to control here.
Orozco looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Daryl Orozco has got the better of the ground game so far. Orozco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tropper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Tropper keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. #SUB# Tropper is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Orozco trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom. #SUB# Tropper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orozco distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving. Orozco throws a big elbow that misses. Tropper looking for a sweep. Not yet Tropper, not yet. Tropper is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up. Orozco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tropper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orozco connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Orozco lands a couple of elbows. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tropper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there. #SUB# Orozco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orozco scoring with punches to the head and body. Orozco works over Tropper with some ground and pound from guard. Orozco wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving. Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco chips away with some ground and pound. Orozco stands up over Tropper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB# Tropper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Orozco frees his head nicely. Oh but Tropper has switched to an armbar! Orozco is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tino Tropper! Our winner, Tino Tropper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Hogan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Orozco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Orozco prevents Hogan from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orozco with a nice head shot there. Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hogan has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orozco lands a couple of digs.#T1# Orozco cracks Hogan with a solid left hand. Hogan wants to stand and escape but Orozco is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orozco lands a couple of digs. Orozco stands up over Hogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Orozco lands a couple of decent looking shots. Orozco working some strikes from top position. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Orozco distracts Hogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Orozco is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Orozco distracts Hogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orozco is controlling him. Orozco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hogan wants to get back to his feet but Orozco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard. Orozco content to stall in guard here. Orozco trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom. Orozco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Orozco landing with the ground and pound. Orozco prevents Hogan from getting back to his feet. Orozco scoring with punches to the head and body. Orozco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Orozco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hogan's head. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hogan is looking to stand up but Orozco isn't so interested in that idea. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Orozco won't allow Hogan to get back to his feet. Orozco landing with the ground and pound. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco scoring with some ground and pound. Orozco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Orozco lands a couple of elbows. Orozco lands a couple of elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orozco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Orozco lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hogan keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Orozco dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Hogan wants to clinch but Orozco slips to the side#TD2# and Orozco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard. Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Orozco landing some decent shots from guard. Orozco working some strikes from top position. Hogan wants to get back to his feet but Orozco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Orozco stands and throws Hogan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Orozco working the body and head with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orozco looks up at the clock and then as Hogan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orozco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet. Hogan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orozco connects with a decent elbow. Orozco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Orozco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1# Hogan is pushing Orozco's head away, looking to escape. Orozco manages to hold on to the position though. Hogan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orozco connects with a decent elbow. Orozco controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Orozco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hogan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hogan is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Orozco scores with punches from side control. #T2# Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Orozco is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control. A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position. Orozco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Orozco scoring with strikes. Orozco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Orozco landing strikes. Orozco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hogan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3# Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Orozco scoring with strikes. Orozco working the head with strikes. Hogan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daryl Orozco has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orozco grinds an elbow into Hogan's temple. #ROC2# Hogan is rocked! Hogan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Orozco cracks Hogan with a big elbow. Orozco working the head with strikes. Hogan wants to get back to his feet. Orozco is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control. Orozco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hogan to see if he's OK. Orozco working the head with strikes. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Orozco cracks Hogan with an elbow. That is naaassty. Orozco cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4# Orozco in side control lands a decent elbow. Hogan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Orozco lands an elbow. Orozco scoring with punches and elbows. Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
A big shot lands for Orozco! That's hurt Hogan! Will he recover? Orozco fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Orozco!
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Event:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Cassel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orozco back to the cage. Cassel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Daryl Orozco has been cut. Orozco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2# Cassel lands a big head kick that sends Orozco tumbling to the mat! Cassel takes a step backwards and waves Orozco back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Orozco is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cassel lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Orozco crumples to the floor! Cassel milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Quentin Cassel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1# Orozco throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Johnson looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Orozco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orozco doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Orozco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Johnson!
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