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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1# Bohizdar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lespoi takes one to the chin there. Lespoi slips under a jab from Bohizdar. Lespoi blocks a head kick by Bohizdar.
A quick step to the side and Lespoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lespoi throws a body punch but Bohizdar moves out of range. Lespoi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bohizdar eats them both and turns towards Lespoi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Lespoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohizdar.
Lespoi appears to be looking for a big counter. Bohizdar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lespoi. Bohizdar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lespoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. No joy there for Lespoi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bohizdar is looking to clinch. Lespoi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bohizdar motions for Lespoi to come forward. Bohizdar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bohizdar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Bohizdar looks to land a left hand but Lespoi moved out of range nicely. Lespoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lespoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohizdar lands a right hook to the body.
Bohizdar scores with a sloppy right hand. Lespoi should have avoided that one. Bohizdar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice shot by Bohizdar. Lespoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bohizdar's head. Lespoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bohizdar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lespoi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bohizdar clobbers Lespoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Bohizdar pushes Lespoi up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lespoi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2# Lespoi is rocked! Lespoi tries to break the clinch but Bohizdar is controlling the position. Oh Lespoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2# Bohizdar decides to pull guard. Bohizdar working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Bohizdar is controlling Lespoi's posture.#SUB2# Bohizdar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lespoi seems to have got his legs back now. Lespoi postures up.
Lespoi content to stall in guard here. Lespoi stopping the sweep attempt from Bohizdar. Lespoi wants to get up but he can't break Bohizdar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Bohizdar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Lespoi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bohizdar's guard. Lespoi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bohizdar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lespoi stopping the sweep attempt from Bohizdar.#SUB2# Bohizdar has his foot on Lespoi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lespoi works his way back into a safe position though. Lespoi wanted to stand there but Bohizdar had control of the position. Lespoi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bohizdar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lespoi wants to control from the top but Bohizdar keeps moving. Lespoi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bohizdar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lespoi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bohizdar scores with a nice strike. Bohizdar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bohizdar getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bohizdar looks to score with a jab to the body but Lespoi is just out of range. Richard Lespoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bohizdar slips a jab and a cross from Lespoi.
Lespoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bohizdar finds it's way round the side to connect with Lespoi's head. Bohizdar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lespoi misses with a leg kick and Bohizdar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lespoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sloppy strikes from Lespoi. Those never looked like landing. Lespoi swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Bohizdar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bohizdar throws a lazy uppercut
and Lespoi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Nice body punch from Lespoi. The fighters circling - Bohizdar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lespoi blocks a jab. Lespoi slips under a jab from Bohizdar. Bohizdar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bohizdar scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lespoi has had enough of the clinch but Bohizdar keeps him there for the moment. Lespoi is trying to force a seperation but Bohizdar has the dominant position. Bohizdar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lespoi smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Lespoi.
Lespoi swinging wildly here.
#T2# Bohizdar swings for the body but Lespoi moves out of range.
Bohizdar misses with a body shot.
Bohizdar throws an off balance right hand
and Lespoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kiril Bohizdar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bohizdar lands a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bohizdar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lespoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lespoi throws a leg kick but Bohizdar moved away. Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Lespoi ducks down to avoid it. Lespoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lespoi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bohizdar circles away.
Bohizdar misses with an uppercut. Lespoi misses the shot to the body. Bohizdar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lespoi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Lespoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bohizdar has time to react. Lespoi staying out of range there. Lespoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lespoi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bohizdar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lespoi keeps the fight on the outside. A quick step to the side and Lespoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lespoi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bohizdar. Richard Lespoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiril Bohizdar. Bohizdar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bohizdar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lespoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lespoi misses with a few strikes there.
Lespoi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lespoi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Bohizdar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lespoi.
Bohizdar throws a sloppy head kick and Lespoi moves out of range easily. Bohizdar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lespoi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bohizdar backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lespoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohizdar lands a really nice looking cross but Lespoi seems unphased.
Bohizdar misses with a takedown attempt - Lespoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. It looked like Lespoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bohizdar cracks Lespoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lespoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohizdar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bohizdar missing with a left hand there. Lespoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiril Bohizdar will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Bohizdar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lespoi is out of range. Bohizdar lands with a good body shot. Bohizdar missing with a left hand there. Lespoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lespoi lands with a hook. Bohizdar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bohizdar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lespoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bohizdar. Bohizdar throws a body punch but Lespoi moves out of range. Bohizdar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lespoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lespoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohizdar on the side of the head. Bohizdar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lespoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kiril Bohizdar seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Lespoi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# Lespoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bohizdar. Bohizdar throws a head kick but Lespoi moves out of range.
Lespoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohizdar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lespoi. Lespoi moves away from the strike by Bohizdar. #CL2# Lespoi tries to keep at a distance but Bohizdar has taken the fight into the clinch. Bohizdar lands a damaging elbow. Bohizdar with a knee to the head.
Lespoi tries to break free but Bohizdar pushes him back against the cage. Bohizdar tries a knee to the head but Lespoi blocks it.
Lespoi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohizdar won't allow it.
Bohizdar has Lespoi pressed against the cage, preventing Lespoi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lespoi is trying to break the clinch but Bohizdar is controlling him. Lespoi tries to circle away but Bohizdar has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohizdar. #T2# Lespoi tries to circle away but Bohizdar has him pinned against the cage. Lespoi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bohizdar tries to land knees in the clinch but Lespoi avoids the damage to the body. Lespoi tries to break the clinch but Bohizdar is controlling the position. Bohizdar misses with a knee strike.
Bohizdar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lespoi's efforts to push away. A head punch on the inside from Bohizdar fails to land. Bohizdar tries to pull guard but Lespoi won't allow it.
Bohizdar lands a shoulder strike. Lespoi tries to break the clinch but Bohizdar is controlling the position. Lespoi blocks an uppercut.
Lespoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lespoi can't break the clinch.
Bohizdar tries to pull guard but Lespoi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bohizdar drops back down to his feet.
Bohizdar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bohizdar tries a body shot but Lespoi blocks it.
Bohizdar is trying to pull guard but Lespoi has him pressed against the cage. Richard Lespoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiril Bohizdar.#T3##TD2# Bohizdar successfully pulls guard.
Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bohizdar is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bohizdar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lespoi's guard. Bohizdar wants to pass to mount but Lespoi is defending the position. Bohizdar prevents Lespoi from improving his position. Lespoi punching from the bottom.
Kiril Bohizdar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bohizdar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Richard Lespoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Bohizdar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Bohizdar prevents Lespoi from standing back up.
Lespoi tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control. Bohizdar controlling the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Kiril Bohizdar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bohizdar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiril Bohizdar! A victorious Kiril Bohizdar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Richard Lespoi was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1# Lespoi misses with a double jab.
Lespoi throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease. Lespoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lespoi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lespoi lands with a nice body punch. Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lespoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dean shoots in but Lespoi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Richard Lespoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Dean. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Lespoi, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Lespoi against the cage but Lespoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lespoi lands with an overhand left. Dean fails to land the takedown.#T1# Lespoi tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Lespoi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dean with a lazy takedown attempt and Lespoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Lespoi moves into the clinch.#BC# Lespoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lespoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick from Lespoi misses. Lespoi lands a two punch combo.
Lespoi lands with a right hand. #ROC# Dean is rocked! Lespoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Lespoi finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean backs away from a small jab... but Lespoi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Dean crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Lespoi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Richard Lespoi! After winning the bout, Richard Lespoi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Engelmann misses with a combination
and Lespoi counters with a series of strikes. Engelmann will be more careful next time no doubt. Engelmann darts in trying to clinch and Lespoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Engelmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Engelmann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Engelmann dodges the punch combination from Lespoi.
Engelmann misses with a head kick.
Engelmann is looking to clinch. Engelmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lespoi throws a nice looking combination but Engelmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lespoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Engelmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Max Engelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Engelmann throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease.#CL2# Engelmann gets tackled into the cage by Lespoi. Lespoi maintains the clinch. Lespoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lespoi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lespoi has had enough of the clinch but Engelmann keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Lespoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Lespoi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Engelmann wants to get back to striking at distance but Lespoi won't allow it.
Engelmann tries to break free but Lespoi pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Lespoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Engelmann is trying to push Lespoi away but Lespoi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Engelmann tries to break the clinch but Lespoi is controlling the position. Engelmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lespoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lespoi is leaning against Engelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Engelmann keeps control of Lespoi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lespoi leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Lespoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Engelmann does no damage. #T2# Engelmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Engelmann tries to clinch but Lespoi moves out of range. Engelmann moves to clinch but Lespoi breaks away and Lespoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Engelmann thinking. Engelmann throws a lazy head kick and Lespoi counters with a one-two to the body. Engelmann wants to clinch but Lespoi slips to the side and Lespoi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Engelmann is rocked! Engelmann tries to clinch and Lespoi scores with a counter punch that sends Engelmann to the canvas! Lespoi smells blood - he's punishing Engelmann with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Engelmann has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Lespoi! A relieved looking Richard Lespoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 2
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Lespoi gets the takedown into side control. Sheidu is trying to get back to half guard. Sheidu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lespoi off and has taken his back!#SUB# Sheidu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lespoi is in real trouble here. Sheidu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lespoi is tapping out! Sheidu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Sheidu! The defeated Richard Lespoi had this to say: 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Event:
GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Kemonito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lespoi's guard. Lespoi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kemonito landing with the ground and pound. Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kemonito distracts Lespoi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kemonito stops Lespoi from standing up. Lespoi keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully. Lespoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kemonito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lespoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lespoi wants to stand but Kemonito is controlling the position. Kemonito works over Lespoi with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lespoi has momentary wrist control but Kemonito slips an elbow through the middle. Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Lespoi's brow. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Kemonito throwing strikes but missing. Lespoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lespoi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kemonito on the ground. Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lespoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kemonito scoring with some ground and pound. Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kemonito works over Lespoi with some ground and pound from guard. Kemonito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kemonito prevents Lespoi from getting back to his feet. Kemonito is working Lespoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kemonito's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. #T2# Kemonito is in close to Lespoi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lespoi wants to get back to his feet but Kemonito is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kemonito stands up over Lespoi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lespoi wants to stand and escape but Kemonito is having none of it. Kemonito with a nice head shot there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kemonito postures up in Lespoi's guard and throws a big left but Lespoi blocks it. Kemonito is in close to Lespoi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kemonito is working Lespoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kemonito stops Lespoi from standing up. Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lespoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kemonito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lespoi's head. Lespoi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kemonito won't allow Lespoi to get back to his feet. Kemonito with a nice head shot there. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Kemonito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kemonito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Lespoi is looking to stand up but Kemonito isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lespoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kemonito is controlling him. Lespoi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lespoi tries to get out of the position. Lespoi is wriggling around but Kemonito manages to pass to half guard.
Lespoi is looking to escape. Kemonito drops an elbow to the side of Lespoi's head. Lespoi pushes Kemonito off looking to stand but Kemonito dives back in and keeps control.
Kemonito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kemonito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lespoi has hold of Kemonito's hands but Kemonito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2# Lespoi is rocked! 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. Kemonito connects with a nice short shot to Lespoi's temple. Oh Lespoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kemonito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kemonito scores with a big shot! Lespoi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lespoi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito! Juan Kemonito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Richard Lespoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Event:
HSF 6: The End
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Charmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lespoi.#CL2# Lespoi instigates a clinch. Lespoi looking to throw knees to the head but Charmes is blocking nicely.
#TD# Charmes jumps into guard, dragging Lespoi to the mat.
#SUB# Charmes has his feet on Lespoi's thighs here. He's pushed Lespoi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lespoi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Declan Charmes! In defeat, Richard Lespoi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Event:
HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1# Slayer misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Lespoi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slayer has had enough of the clinch but Lespoi keeps him there for the moment. Lespoi goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing. Slayer moves out of range as Lespoi throws a body kick.
Lespoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayer pinned against the cage. Slayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Slayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lespoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lespoi shoots in for a takedown but Slayer shows good takedown defense. #CL# Lespoi clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lespoi prevents a body shot from Slayer. Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Slayer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lespoi looking for a takedown. Lespoi is breathing heavily. Lespoi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Slayer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lespoi has him pressed against the cage. Lespoi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slayer gets underhooks to prevent Lespoi's takedown attempt.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayer tries to circle away but Lespoi has him pinned against the cage. Lespoi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slayer prevents it.
Slayer working hard to break the clinch. Slayer is trying to force a seperation but Lespoi has the dominant position. Slayer tries to break the clinch but Lespoi is controlling the position. #BC2# Slayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Slayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lespoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
#T2# Slayer lands a two punch combo.
Slayer misses with an uppercut. Lespoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slayer defends it nicely. No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease. Lespoi staying out of range there. Slayer scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lespoi moves away from the strike by Slayer. Lespoi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayer sprawls well. Slayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lespoi gets slowly back to his feet. Slayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease. Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Lespoi closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Slayer wants to stall.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Slayer takes a swing at Lespoi's ribcage but misses. #CL# Lespoi gets a clinch. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slayer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer lands with a shot to the body. Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayer throws a series of punches but Lespoi avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Slayer misses. Slayer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Slayer misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Slayer tries to bum rush Lespoi with a series of wild strikes but Lespoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Lespoi counters by clinching up. Lespoi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lespoi is working for takedown but Slayer is calmly controlling the position for now. Lespoi tries for a takedown but Slayer manages to get underhooks.
Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Slayer tries to break free but Lespoi pushes him back against the cage. Slayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lespoi is keeping busy. Lespoi is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Slayer trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Slayer dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lespoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayer's waist but Slayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lespoi off to one side. Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Lespoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Lespoi closes the distance and clinches. Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Some wild striking there from Slayer.
Slayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lespoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lespoi misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Slayer does no damage. King Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lespoi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Slayer misses with a double jab.
Slayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Slayer throws a right and a left that Lespoi avoids nicely. #T1##CL# Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lespoi wants a takedown.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer misses with a double jab.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lespoi tries to counter by clinching up but Slayer breaks away and moves out of range. A punch combination from Slayer misses. Slayer lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Slayer does no damage. #CL# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lespoi takes the fight into the clinch. Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer throws an overhand right that lands on Lespoi's shoulder, as Lespoi tries to avoid the shot. Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lespoi is looking to counter the offense by Slayer and move into the clinch.#T2# Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lespoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slayer is fending him off so far but Lespoi persists. Nope, Slayer circles away and we're back to standing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard Lespoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Lespoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Lespoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer swings for the body but Lespoi moves out of range.
Slayer takes a swing at Lespoi's ribcage but misses. Slayer misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Slayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Lespoi rushes Slayer and presses him up against the cage. Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch. Slayer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Lespoi tries to score a body lock takedown but Slayer shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Slayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lespoi can't get the takedown.
Slayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Lespoi gets an underhook and turns Slayer into the cage. Lespoi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Slayer stalling in the clinch.
Slayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lespoi has Slayer pressed against the cage, preventing Slayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lespoi has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Slayer pushes Lespoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Slayer is pushing Lespoi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Lespoi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slayer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch. Lespoi is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Slayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lespoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Slayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Lespoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slayer but Slayer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Slayer throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Lespoi counters by clinching up. Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Lespoi is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lespoi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lespoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slayer pulls him back up using the underhooks. Slayer looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slayer. Lespoi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slayer misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Slayer.
#T1# Slayer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Lespoi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lespoi. Lespoi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2# Slayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lespoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lespoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slayer swivels and escapes. And Slayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lespoi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Slayer stalks Lespoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lespoi's face. Lespoi staggers backwards, shaken. Lespoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Slayer does no damage. #T2##CL# Lespoi clinches up against the cage. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lespoi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer wants to stall.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Slayer can't break the clinch.
Slayer stops a takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Richard Lespoi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lespoi as Slayer tries to tie him up. Lespoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slayer pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3# Lespoi prevents Slayer from breaking the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lespoi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slayer after a bit of a struggle. Slayer can't find room to land a body shot as Lespoi controls the action.
Lespoi can't get the takedown.
Lespoi has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Slayer tries a body shot but Lespoi blocks it.
Lespoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lespoi is working for takedown but Slayer is calmly controlling the position for now. Slayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2# Slayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lespoi slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
Slayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lespoi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayer swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Lespoi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Slayer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Lespoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lespoi tries to clinch up but Slayer circles away and keeps his distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lespoi is defended easily by Slayer. Slayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lespoi defends it well. Richard Lespoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! King Slayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slayer throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease. A punch combination from Slayer misses.
And that's the end of the fight! King Slayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Slayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Slayer! The defeated Richard Lespoi had this to say: 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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