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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majere manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick from Majere, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Majere. Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Majere's shoulder, as Majere tries to avoid the shot. John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Majere misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan lands with a straight right. Majere didn't see that one coming. Good leg kick by Majere. Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sullivan misses the body punch #CL2# and Majere counters by moving into the clinch. Sullivan is trying to break free. Sullivan wants to break free but Majere has control.
Majere lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like John Sullivan has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sullivan tries to circle away but Majere has him pinned against the cage. Sullivan is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sullivan working hard to break the clinch. Sullivan is looking to control Majere's arms but Majere gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan has his back to the cage. Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Majere connects with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms. Sullivan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Majere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan. Majere steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sullivan. A left and a right from Majere both land. Nice combination. Sullivan throws a hook but Majere avoids it easily. Majere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Majere throws a quick inside leg kick. Majere throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease. Sullivan scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Sullivan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan. Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Sullivan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majere doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Majere clinches with his opponent.
Majere lands a shoulder strike. Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Majere scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Majere. Sullivan just leaning against Majere, taking a breather. Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Majere lands an elbow that stopped Sullivan in his tracks for a moment. Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away. Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majere has him pressed against the cage. Majere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Majere lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards. Still in the clinch, Majere scores with a nice short uppercut. Majere misses with a knee to the head. #T3# Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sullivan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Majere tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
#BC# Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Majere cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs. Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan misses the target. Sullivan misses with a wild body shot. Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Majere.
#CL# Sullivan drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Majere landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Majere is stalling here.
#T4# Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Majere lands a nice shot to the body. Majere lands a nice knee to the body. Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majere obliges. Sullivan is breathing heavily. 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! Majere lands an elbow just above Sullivan 's eye. Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Majere landing knees to the body.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#Sullivan is rocked! A body shot lands from Majere.
Majere effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Sullivan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Majere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Majere there. Caramon Majere seems to be getting the better of the standup. A chopping leg kick lands by Majere. Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere tries to counter with a clinch but Sullivan shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Majere clinches up against the cage. Majere lands a nice elbow. Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple. Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sullivan is trying to force a seperation but Majere has the dominant position. Sullivan is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Majere is controlling the position. Majere lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off. Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere. Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sullivan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Majere has Sullivan pressed against the cage. He pushes Sullivan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Majere throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sullivan crashing to the floor! Majere piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sullivan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caramon Majere! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1# Finau connects with a leg kick. Majere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Majere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere misses with a low kick as Finau jumps back. Finau throws out a loose jab but Majere uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Finau moves into range and clinches up with Majere. Finau scores with a shoulder strike. Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Majere has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Finau leaning against his opponent.
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finau blocks it with crossed arms. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finau lands a body shot. Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut. Finau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Majere up against the cage.#T1# Majere trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Finau. Finau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finau pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Finau jumps into guard, dragging Majere to the mat.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard. Finau pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position. Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finau is keeping the position for now. #T2# Finau seems keen to control Majere's posture. Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there. Majere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Finau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A kick lands to the mid section there for Majere. Majere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Majere walks into a stiff left hand from Finau. Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Majere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Finau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majere.
#T4# Majere misses with a low kick.
Finau misses with a looping right. Finau throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Finau instigates a clinch. Majere lands a nice elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finau avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Finau avoids the damage to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2# Finau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target. #TD2# Finau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Majere's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Majere throws a leg kick that is checked and Finau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Finau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Majere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majere throws out a leg kick but Finau moves out of range and Majere only half commits. Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Finau as he checks the leg kick. Majere moves out of range as Finau throws a body kick.
Majere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Finau throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Finau scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finau getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Majere misses with a head kick.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Majere wants to clinch.#T1# Finau throws a hook to the side of Majere's head but Majere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Majere finds it's way through Finau's defenses. Finau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majere. Finau misses with a looping left. Finau scores with a head kick. Majere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Majere is looking to counter the offense by Finau and move into the clinch. Finau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Majere throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off. Finau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Majere moved out of range nicely. Finau looks for the body kick but Majere saw that one coming. Finau throws a right and a left that Majere avoids nicely. As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Finau misses with a straight right. As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt. Finau tries to bum rush Majere with a series of wild strikes but Majere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Finau blocks a low kick nicely. Majere tries to clinch up but Finau circles away and keeps his distance. Finau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Majere. Majere tries to counter by clinching up but Finau breaks away and moves out of range. Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup. Majere loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch. Majere moves out of range as Finau throws a body kick.
Majere is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finau. Majere throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Majere moves out of range of the strikes. Majere ducks under a wild hook from Finau. Majere misses with a wild combination.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majere.
Majere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Majere ducks under a wild hook from Finau.#T3# Majere misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Finau. Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Majere's shoulder, as Majere tries to avoid the shot. Majere is looking to counter the offense by Finau and move into the clinch. Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2# Finau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Majere sneaks out the side door and pushes Finau away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Finau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majeres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body kick from Finau. Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majere. Majere 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. Majere misses with an uppercut. #CL# Majere instigates a clinch. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Finau stalling against the cage.
Finau slows down the pace here.
Finau avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Majere landing knees to the body.
Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Majere throws a jab when Finau was well out of range. Caramon Majere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Finau missing with a left hand there. Majere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Majere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finau. Majere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau. Majere swinging wildly here.
Jab by Finau. Finau scores with a head kick.
Finau dips to his left and cracks Majere with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majere at a distance.
Finau jabbing away but nothing is landing. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Finau clinches up with Majere and pushes him back against the cage. Finau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Finau lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Majere.
Finau has Majere pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majere takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finau takes an elbow to the temple. Majere blocks an uppercut.
Majere misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Finau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Majere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
As Finau tries to get set, Majere tries to push him back and clinch up but Finau manages to avoid the attempt. Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Finau moves into the clinch successfully.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. Majere scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Vaai Finau's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. Finau won't want to take too many of those. With the fighters up against the cage, Majere throws an elbow but misses. Finau avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Caramon Majere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Majere misses with an elbow strike.
Caramon Majere has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Finau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finau is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere. Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Finau.
Finau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere has a couple of punches blocked by Finau.
#T4# Finau has Majere pressed against the cage.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Finau goes for a takedown attempt but Majere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2# Finau scores with a takedown into Majere's guard. Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Vaai Finau. I've got Finau 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau! During a confident post fight interview, Vaai Finau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Arroyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Majere throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arroyo feinted with a counter takedown. Arroyo misses with a wild body shot. Arroyo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Majere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Arroyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Majere, which made it look bad. Majere lands with an uppercut that bounces Arroyo off the cage and back into range. Arroyo misses with a low kick. Arroyo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majere throws a half hearted mid kick. Arroyo tries a low kick but Majere avoids it.#TD# Arroyo gets a takedown into half guard. Arroyo blocks the strikes from Majere.
#T1# Arroyo prevents Majere from improving his position.#SUB# Arroyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Majere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arroyo. #SUB# Arroyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Arroyo trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #SUB# Arroyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Majere has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2# Majere makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD# Arroyo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2# Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Arroyo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Majere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arroyo defends well.#SUB2# Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arroyo defends it easily.#T3# Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard. #SUB# Arroyo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Arroyo is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Majere looking for submissions off his back. Arroyo works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4# Majere is squirming around, avoiding Arroyo's attempts to control the action. Majere wants to hold on but Arroyo pushes him away. Majere is looking to get to half guard. Arroyo lands a big shot there that rocks Majere but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arroyo controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Majere tries to improve his position but instead Arroyo has taken his back! #SUB# Arroyo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Majere is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Arroyo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Majere taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Everett Arroyo!
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Event:
WPFC 42 - New Year, Same Blood
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Villanueva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Villanueva blocks with his arms.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped Villanueva in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Jay Villanueva has been cut. Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Villanueva blocking some punches.
Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere misses with a punch on the inside.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Caramon Majere has been cut. Villanueva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Villanueva tries a knee to the head but Majere blocks it.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body. Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice elbow from Majere. Majere misses with the head strike.
Villanueva misses with a knee to the head. Villanueva avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
#T1# Villanueva dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Majere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Villanueva working Majere over with knees to the body. Majere looks winded! Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Villanueva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Majere can turn it around. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva lands a nice knee to the body. Majere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2# Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Majere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villanuevas head. Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Villanueva.
Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but Majere blocks it.
Nice body punch from Majere - that landed with a thud.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere takes a knee to the side of the body. Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Villanueva working Majere over with knees to the body. Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Majere's ribcage. Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top. Majere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Villanueva avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Villanueva is defending well for now. Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villanueva.
#T4# Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Majere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Majere's face.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Majere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Majere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villanueva managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villanueva.
Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Villanueva lands a nice knee to the body. Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Villanueva dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Villanueva gets in close and instigates a clinch. Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Majere tries to work over Villanueva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Villanueva misses with a knee to the head. Villanueva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majere is defending well for now. A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Majere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Majere is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villanueva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Majere looking to slow down the pace here. Majere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Villanueva's defenses. #T1# Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but Majere blocks it.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Majere tries a knee to the head but Villanueva blocks it.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villanueva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majere is defending well for now. Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva takes an elbow to the temple. Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
#T2# Villanueva avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Villanueva is blocking nicely.
Villanueva misses with a knee to the head. Villanueva avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere controlling the action here for a moment.
Villanueva takes an elbow to the temple. Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva blocks an elbow strike. Villanueva misses with a knee to the head. #T3# Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Majere is blocking nicely.
Majere misses with a punch to the body.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Villanueva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majere.
Villanueva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majere is defending well for now. Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Villanueva blocks it with crossed arms. Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Majere trying to stall but Villanueva improves his position.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Majere with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majere obliges. Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Villanueva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majere.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Jay Villanueva has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Majere stalling in the clinch but Villanueva improves position. Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. A short body shot lands from Majere as the two fighters clinch.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Majere misses with a knee strike.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Majere.
Majere tries a knee to the head but Villanueva blocks it.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Majere lands an elbow inside. Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Majere is blocking nicely.
Majere takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Villanueva dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Villanueva darts in and clinches Majere up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Majere. Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villanueva prevents a body shot from Majere. Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Majere taking a breather. Majere landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Majere works on Villanueva's body with a couple of short punches. Majere landing knees to the head.
Majere misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Majere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body. Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Majere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Majere lands an elbow inside that Villanueva shrugs off. Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Villanueva dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majere - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Villanueva takes a knee to the side of the body. Majere landing knees to the head.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majere misses with a punch to the body.
Majere swings wildly with an uppercut but Villanueva uses good head movement to avoid it. Villanueva avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. A short body shot lands from Majere as the two fighters clinch.
Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Majere is blocking nicely.
#T2# Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villanueva.
Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villanueva's elbow. Majere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majere avoids it. Majere misses with a knee to the head. A nice left hand lands by Majere.
This has been an exciting period of action! Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Villanueva blocks it with crossed arms. Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Villanueva is blocking nicely.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere. Caramon Majere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Villanueva is blocking nicely.
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Villanueva blocks with his arms.
Villanueva blocking some punches.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Majere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villanueva takes an elbow to the forehead. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Villanueva's brow. Majere misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majere. #T4# Majere avoiding damage as Villanueva throws knees to the body.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
Villanueva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere crunches a lovely knee into Villanueva's ribcage. Majere gets through Villanueva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Majere blocks with his arms.
Majere lands a nice elbow. Villanueva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majere can do to turn this around? Majere scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. Majere lands an elbow that stopped Villanueva in his tracks for a moment. A knee to the head by Majere.
Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Villanueva blocks it with crossed arms. Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jay Villanueva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Majere pushes Villanueva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Villanueva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Villanueva! Jay Villanueva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Majere fails in his attempt to clinch. Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majere has time to react. Storm takes a swing at Majere's ribcage but misses. Majere misses with a straight right. Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here. An inside leg kick lands from Storm. Storm keeps the fight on the outside. Majere is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
#CL# Majere drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm. Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Majere works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches. Majere looking to slow down the pace here. Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Our sources have told us that Majere has been working on his elbows in the gym. Storm is leaning against Majere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Majere is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Storm. #T1# Storm avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land. Storm lands a nice uppercut. Storm lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Majere doesn't seem bothered though. Storm thuds his right hand into Majere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Storm lands with a straight right. Majere didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target. Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Majere dodges the punch combination from Storm.
#KD2# Storm drops his shoulder and cracks Majere with a huge uppercut! Majere goes down! Can Storm finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Storm passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard. Storm works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# Storm controlling his opponent. Majere wants to try and get back to his feet. Storm controlling the position easily from mount. Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Storm avoids the attempt from Majere to control. Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Majere wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Majere stops Storm from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Majere wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Storm dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Majere is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch. Majere tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Majere instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Storm. Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Storm lands with a right to the head. Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center. Majere tries to clinch up and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majere thinking. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Majere tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Storm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL# Majere clinches up against the cage. Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm. Storm lands a right hand. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head. Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majeres head. Storm lands with a light punch inside. Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Majere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Storm. Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Storm digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank. Storm cracks Majere with a nice body shot. Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Storm pushes Majere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Storm stalls. Jackson Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Storm. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm. Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. Storm lands a right hand. A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Storm lands an uppercut.#BC2# Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majere. BOOM! Storm lands a beautiful left hook that drops Majere. Majere tries to recover but Storm is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Majere lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Storm! An out of breath Jackson Storm 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:
WPFC 31 - Price vs. Knox
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Majere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Majere lands an elbow that stopped Manners in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Matt Manners has been cut. Manners throws a head punch that misses. Majere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Majere to work.
Manners tries to stall but Majere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Majere takes an elbow to the forehead. Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Manners avoids the damage to the body. Manners gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Come on Manners - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manners lands an elbow inside. #TD# Manners pulls guard successfully.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Manners is keeping the position. 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!#SUB# Manners working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
#T1# Majere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Majere won't allow Manners to sweep him here. Manners is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Manners had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.#SUB# Manners looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manners pulls Majere in to control the position. Majere advances to half guard. Manners is looking to get back to full guard here but Majere has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2# Majere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Manners is not content to let Majere control the position. #SUB2# Majere goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manners has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majere but great work by Manners. Manners takes a little break here. Majere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Majere can't do much from the bottom here. Majere tries to buck Manners off but Manners is having none of it.#T3# Majere can't do much from the bottom here. Manners trying to control the position but Majere is working away. Majere is looking to regain half guard here but Manners keeps moving and retains side control. Manners trying to control the position but Majere is working away. Majere is trying to improve his position. Manners creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4# Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manners does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manners defends it well. Manners works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Manners working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
#SUB# Manners is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Majere defends well.#SUB# Manners is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Majere advances position into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Manners checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manners throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease. #CL# Manners closes the distance and clinches. Majere misses with some punches.
Majere lands with a light punch inside. Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manners takes a knee to the side of the body. Manners scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head. A nice left hand lands by Manners.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Manners is blocking nicely.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere tries a knee to the head but Manners blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Majere misses with a knee to the head. Manners scores a nice knee to the body.
Manners on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manners seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Majere can turn it around.#T1# Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but Manners avoids the damage to the body. Manners digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank. Majere is breathing heavily. Majere misses with a knee to the head. Manners lands a body shot. Manners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Manners lands a body shot. Manners lands a good knee to the midsection. Majere won't want to take too many of those.#TD# Manners successfully pulls guard.
Manners is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Manners is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Majere wants to sweep but Manners has passed to side control! Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Manners working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# Majere takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Manners is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Majere has escaped the position, nice work there. Majere is not content to let Manners control the position. Majere is looking for a sweep.#T3# Manners wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. Majere striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Majere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Manners working away. Manners is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Majere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Manners tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# Majere is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Majere throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Majere struggling a bit here.#SUB# Manners tries for a kimura but Majere is defending well. Majere is looking for a sweep. Manners working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD# Manners closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Matt Manners overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Manners wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. Majere tries to get to full guard but Manners has control of the leg. Manners is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it. #SUB# Majere is thowing punches from the bottom. Manners grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Majere has to tap! Superb work there from Manners!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Manners!
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Event:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Majere. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brenner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Majere throws a head kick that misses. A swing and a miss from Brenner. Brenner dips to his left and cracks Majere with an uppercut! Majere tries to clinch but Brenner is having none of it. Majere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A swing and a miss from Majere. Brenner lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Majere. Majere tries for a takedown but Brenner circles away easily and Brenner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Brenner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Majere backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brenner digs a good body shot into Majere's ribs. Majere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Majere has managed to clinch.
Brenner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2# Brenner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Brenner catches Majere right on the button with a cross. Brenner lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Majere has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1# A left lands for Brenner. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brenner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Majere forces Brenner back against the cage and clinches. Brenner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere looking to stall.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top. Brenner is trying to break free. Brenner is looking to break free of the clinch but Majere has double underhooks. Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Brenner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A hook to the body from Brenner.
Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere is breathing heavily. Brenner slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Brenner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A lazy body kick from Majere #KD2# and Brenner counters with a nice right hand that sends Majere toppling to the canvas! Majere scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brenner finish him?!#ROC2# Majere is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brenner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Majere out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Brenner! During a confident post fight interview, Richard Brenner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Arroyo fails with a takedown attempt. Everett Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arroyo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arroyo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Majere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arroyo somewhat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Arroyo. Caramon Majere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Arroyo. Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Majere is just out of range.#CL2# Arroyo rushes Majere and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Arroyo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Majere throws a half hearted mid kick. Arroyo dives in and grabs Majere's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majere pushes down on Arroyo's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arroyo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Everett Arroyo has been cut. Majere tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Arroyo counters with a takedown into side control. Majere tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. 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! Arroyo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Majere doesn't escape. #T1# Arroyo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Arroyo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Arroyo.
#SUB2# Arroyo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Majere with him. Majere is trying to defend but Arroyo has an arm under the chin now! Majere grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Everett Arroyo!
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Event:
WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1# Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab. Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Majere's ribs. Majere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Majere tries to clinch up. Majere tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range. Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Majere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Majere moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiramanti swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramanti! But no joy. Majere misses with a low kick.
Tiramanti works Majere's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Majere clinches up against the cage. Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majere misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Majere looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Majere moves into range and clinches up with Tiramanti. Tiramanti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Majere misses with a knee strike.
Tiramanti gets through Majere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tiramanti is pushing Majere up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiramanti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiramanti's brow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiramanti. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiramanti's brow. #T2# Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiramanti blocks it with crossed arms. Majere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hand to the body from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiramanti lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tiramanti lands a body punch. Tiramanti has Majere pushed against the cage. Tiramanti just leaning against Majere, taking a breather. Majere gets through Tiramanti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere is looking to control Tiramanti's arms but Tiramanti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Majere has his back to the cage. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch up enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2# Tiramanti has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti stalling in the clinch.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Tiramanti blocks with his arms.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head. Tiramanti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hook to the body lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Majere throws an elbow but misses. Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majeres head. Tiramanti scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tiramanti blocks the elbow strike.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Tiramanti avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere misses with some punches.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiramanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tiramanti lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiramanti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiramanti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiramanti blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
#BC2# Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Tiramanti. Majere darts in trying to clinch and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Tiramanti drops Majere with a huge uppercut! Majere drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tiramanti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
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Event:
WPFC 14 - Power vs. Craig
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Cae blocks a head kick by Majere.
Cae misses with a series of wild punches.
Cae swings for the body but Majere moves out of range.
Majere tries to counter by closing the distance. Majere throws a head kick but Cae moves out of range.
Cae getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circling - Cae throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Majere wants to counter with a clinch but Cae pushes him away. Cae feints a jab promting Majere to slip. Cae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Majere slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Caramon Majere has been cut. Cae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Majere rushes Cae and presses him up against the cage. Majere keeps control of Cae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Majere keeps control of Cae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cae wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
Cae has had enough of the clinch but Majere keeps him there for the moment. Nice elbow from Majere. #CUT2# It looks like Ashad Cae has been cut. Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Cae breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Majere moves into range and clinches up with Cae. Cae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Majere lands an elbow just above Cae 's eye. Majere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cae avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Cae tries to break free but Majere pushes him back against the cage. Majere tries a knee to the head but Cae blocks it.
Cae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A frustrated look appears on Cae's face as he tries to break the clinch. Majere scores with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Cae's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Cae is trying to break free. Majere lands a knee to the body.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Cae takes an elbow to the temple. Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Majere connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cae's face.
Majere lands a nice knee to the body. Cae is breathing heavily. Majere lands a knee to the head.
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! Majere missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Majere throws an elbow but misses. Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cae.
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cae blocks it with crossed arms. Cae dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Cae blocks an elbow strike.#TD2# Majere manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Cae wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Majere's closed guard. He's half up but Majere has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Majere pivots and extends the arm, Cae falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Majere! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caramon Majere!
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Event:
WPFC 11 - Majere vs. James III
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majeres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Majere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL# Majere has taken the fight to the clinch.
Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now. Majere lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Kenton James has been cut. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# James manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Majere is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
#CL# Majere moves into range and clinches up with James. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
James tries a body shot but Majere blocks it.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Majere takes a shot to the head. Majere trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# James lands with a short shot to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow. James dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere with a knee to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Kenton James's cut even more. Majere with a knee to the head.
Majere lands a nice knee to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Majere swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James lands a nice shot to the body. Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
A shot in the inside from James. #BC2# James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Majere moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off. Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majere at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Majere closes the distance looking to clinch and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A kick lands to the mid section there for Majere. Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from James misses. #KD2# James lands a left and a right that send Majere crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Majere is rocked! Majere tries to clinch up and James counters with a nice body shot. Oh Majere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Majere is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. James doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Majere crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Majere's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenton James! Kenton James is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Kenton James rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WPFC 10 - Pack Leaders
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# James throws a right and a left that Majere avoids nicely. Majere throws a body kick, spinning off balance and James counters with a straight right hand. Majere closes the distance but James moves to the side and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. James swinging wildly here.
Majere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majere.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majere. James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Majere wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range. James swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Majere. James darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James blocks the body kick.
#T1# Majere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majere is looking to clinch. James is looking to counter punch. Majere lands with a nice body kick. James moves into range and connects with a jab. Majere scores with a push kick. Majere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Majere has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it. James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# James manages to break the clinch.
Majere doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Majere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Majere, right into the meat.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere. James blocks the body kick.
James misses with a looping right. Majere thinks about the counter body kick. Kenton James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Majere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Majere steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Majere throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off. Majere fails in his attempt to clinch. James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majere. Majere ducks under a wild hook from James. Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Majere throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# It looks like Kenton James has been cut. A solid body kick from Majere. Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# James tries to keep at a distance but Majere has taken the fight into the clinch. Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Majere tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere. Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage. James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now. James tries to circle away but Majere has him pinned against the cage. Majere crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage. Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere is controlling him. Majere keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Majere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now. James is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage. James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! James tries to break the clinch but Majere is controlling the position. James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Majere lands an elbow inside. Majere landing knees to the head.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majere. James scores with the left hand. Majere knows he should have avoided that one. Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range. Majere connects with an inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Majere. James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage. James keeps the fight on the outside. Majere is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Majere tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James misses with a two punch combination.
Majere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Majere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Majere's head. Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
#T1# Majere throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2# Majere has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away. Majere prevents James from breaking the clinch. James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
#BC# James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Majere misses with a kick to the body.
Majere lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily. Kenton James is winning the standup battle so far. Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Majere closes the distance but James moves to the side and James counters with a two punch combo. Majere tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Majere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majere off to one side. James throws a shot from downtown. Majere moves away and avoids it. James misses with a looping right. Majere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range. As Majere looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Majere just gets out of the way. James stalks Majere and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Majere's face. Majere staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. James lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Majere gets a clinch. Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it. Majere prevents James from breaking the clinch. James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Majere misses with a body punch.
James can't break the clinch.
James blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James blocks a head kick by Majere.
Majere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Majere moves out of range as James strikes.#T4# Majere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss. Majere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majere tries to clinch but James is having none of it. James works over Majere's head and body with a nice combination. Majere moves out of range of the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Majere is looking to clinch. A slow jab from James misses its intended target. James throws a nice looking combination but Majere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Majere throws a head kick that misses. Majere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majere doesn't seem phased though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton James dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Majere gets a double leg takedown into James's guard. James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there. James controlling Majere's posture. Majere preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James is working hard here to advance position. Majere wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. Majere stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. Majere looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU# James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. James misses with a wild combination.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves away and James counters with a three punch combo that has Majere backing up. Majere nods at James to acknowledge the strikes. Majere is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing. Majere tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL2# Majere closes the distance and clinches. Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. James blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Majere scores a nice knee to the body.
James takes an elbow to the temple. Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it. Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3# Majere misses with a knee strike.
Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
Majere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those. James wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Majere.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majere has him pressed against the cage. Majere presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Majere.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# Kenton James's cut is getting worse.#T4# James blocks an elbow strike. James can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
James is trying to break the clinch but Majere is controlling him. Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stalling in the clinch from Majere.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch. Majere is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Majere connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Majere misses with a body punch.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Majere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere! Caramon Majere is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
WPFC 8 - Let The Fur Fly
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Majere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard. Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily. Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Majere's head. Majere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Collins stands up over Majere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well. Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Majere on the ground.#T1# Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Majere has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle. Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Majere's brow. #SUB2# Majere looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Majere quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Majere celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caramon Majere!
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Event:
WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Manners has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
Manners missing with knees to the body.
Manners misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Majere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Majere throws a wild body kick that Manners sees coming a mile off. Despite the aggression on Manners's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Majere tries a head kick but it misses.
Majere tries a head kick but it misses.
Manners moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Manners closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manners moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Majere moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.#BC2# Manners breaks the clinch.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Majere throws a jab when Manners was well out of range.#CL2# Manners gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC# Majere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Majere throws a head kick that misses. Matt Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Majere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Manners throws the kick towards the body but Majere avoids it.#CL2# Manners closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manners pushes Majere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Manners on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Manners is blocking nicely.
Manners controlling the action here for a moment.
Majere blocks an uppercut.
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere lands an elbow just above Manners 's eye. #BC2# Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majere tries to clinch there but Manners circles away.
Majere connects with a high kick. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Manners has closed the distance and engaged Majere in a clinch.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Manners leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Manners lands a damaging elbow. Manners misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manners has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Majere avoids the damage to the body. Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majere is defending well for now. Majere misses with an elbow over the top. Manners blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
Manners lands a hook to the side of the head. Majere working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Majere closes the distance and clinches. Stalling in the clinch from Manners.
#T3# Majere looking to stall.
Manners avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but Manners leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Manners just leaning against Majere, taking a breather. Manners misses with some punches.
Majere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manners blocks the elbow strike.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. Manners doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manners takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT# That has opened up Matt Manners's cut even more.#BC2# Manners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Manners forces Majere back against the cage and clinches. Manners tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majere's elbow. Manners blocking some punches.
Manners lands an elbow inside. Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4# Majere managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
#BC2# Manners breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Manners tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. 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! Majere tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Manners.
Majere misses the body punch and Manners counters with a left and a right that stings Majere. Majere looks to land a right hand but Manners moved out of range. Manners throws the kick towards the body but Majere avoids it. Manners misses with a low kick.
Majere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Majere is looking to clinch but Manners is avoiding it.
Majere wants to clinch up but Manners keeps it at a distance. Manners lands a high kick!
Manners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manners. Majere tries to clinch but Manners is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Manners's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Manners rushes Majere and presses him up against the cage. Manners with a knee to the head.
Manners taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matt Manners seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Manners working Majere over with knees to the body. Majere scores with a nice hook to the head. Manners stalling in the clinch but Majere improves position. Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Majere stalling in the clinch but Manners improves position. Manners has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Manners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Majere fails in his attempt to clinch. Manners keeps Majere at a distance using the push kick. Manners throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manners fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majere moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# Manners gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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! Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
Manners is breathing heavily. Majere lands an elbow inside. A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land. Majere misses with a knee strike.
Majere landing knees to the head.
Majere letting Manners take a breather here. Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majere avoids it. A short right from Manners on the inside. Manners can't find room to land a body shot as Majere controls the action.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# The cut above Matt Manners's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Majere blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Majere manages to break the clinch.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manners paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manners keeps the fight on the outside. Manners throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Majere lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manners waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Majere.#CL# Majere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manners is struggling to control the position. Manners misses with an elbow over the top. Manners takes an elbow to the temple. Manners misses with a short punch on the inside. Majere lands a nice elbow. #CUT# Matt Manners's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Manners's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caramon Majere!
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Event:
WPFC 3 - Howling In The Cage
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Majere tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range. Majere throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #CL# James pushes Majere up against the cage in a clinch. James avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere wants to break free but James has control.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Kenton James has been cut. James lands with a right to the head. James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majere's elbow. Majere lands an elbow just above James 's eye. #T1# James lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from James. Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. #BC2# Majere breaks from the clinch.
Majere looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming. #CL# James clinches up against the cage. James blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
James misses with the head strike.
#T2# James blocks an elbow strike. James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Majere misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James blocks an elbow strike. Majere can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. James lands with a right to the head. Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James prevents Majere from breaking the clinch. Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# James controlling the action here for a moment.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James lands with a light punch inside. A left hand lands to the body for James.
James scores with a nice hook to the head. Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Majere misses with an elbow strike.
Majere lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off. A right hand to the body from James.
James digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank. Majere looks winded! A nice right hand lands inside from James. James lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Majere tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4# A short left from James. James blocks an elbow strike. James avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
James is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Majere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# James takes the fight into the clinch. Majere has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment. A battle for position here, against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. James blocks an elbow strike. Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Good body shot from James.
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 Kenton James will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Majere tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #CL# James instigates a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. James scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head. James tries to throw a body punch but Majere avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Majere backwards. Majere misses with an elbow over the top. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands a nice elbow. Kenton James has scored more points in the clinch so far. Majere is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position. James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Majere backwards. James blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James leaning against his opponent.
A short right from James on the inside. Majere missing with knees to the body.
James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. James lands with a right to the head. #T1# Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow. James misses with the head strike.
A short left from James. James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James takes an elbow to the forehead. Majere misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from James. A nice right hand lands inside from James. #BC2# Majere breaks the clinch.
#CL# James darts in and clinches Majere up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# Kenton James's cut is getting worse. Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.#T2# A shot in the inside from James. James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Majere manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere. An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Majere taking a breather. Majere lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. A nice right hand lands inside from James. A right hook to the body lands for James.
Nice body punch from James. Majere is breathing heavily. James lands a nice shot to the body. Majere misses with some punches.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# James blocks an elbow strike. James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.#BC2# Majere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majere throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and James counters with a crisp one two that drops Majere! James thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Majere to his feet! Majere is in big trouble!#ROC# Majere is rocked! Kenton James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# James rushes Majere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Majere is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him? With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow. James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A head punch blocked on the inside by James. James dips a shoulder and cracks Majere with a mighty uppercut! Majere falls back against the cage and James unloads with a barrage of strikes! Majere is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - James screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton James! A very excited looking Kenton James rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WPFC 1 - On The Hunt
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away. Legend tries to bum rush Majere with a series of wild strikes but Majere uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Legend.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center. Majere tries to clinch up. Majere tries to bum rush Legend with a series of wild strikes but Legend uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Majere tries to clinch letting Legend counter with a right hand. Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Majere is just out of range. Majere replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Legend blocks it well. Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legend throws a right hand that Majere ducks under and follows up with a left that Majere also avoids with ease. As Legend backs off Majere throws a huge counter combo but Legend manages to avoid it all. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away. Legend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Majere counters with a one-two to the body. Legend lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Majere misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Legend tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A swing and a miss from Majere.#CL2# Majere has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Legend dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Majere lands a damaging elbow. Majere looking to throw knees to the head but Legend is blocking nicely.
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Majere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Majere throws a head kick that half lands.
Legend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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! Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Legend avoids the head kick by Majere.
Legend is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Legend swinging wildly here.
Majere fails in his attempt to clinch. Majere misses with a left hand and Legend counters with a nice uppercut. Majere avoids a kick to the body.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Majere drives through and clinches with Legend against the cage.
Majere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legend has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere. Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Legend up against the cage. Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3# Nice elbow from Majere. Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Legend is trying to break the clinch but Majere has him pressed against the cage. Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Majere won't allow it.
Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye. Legend blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Majere breaks from the clinch.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majere circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Majere has managed to clinch.
Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye. Legend avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away. Legend blocks the elbow strike.
#T4# Majere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses. Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legend dodges an elbow strike from Majere.
Legend blocks a body shot from Majere. Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend blocks an elbow strike. Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Majere throws a head punch that misses. Majere misses with the head strike.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Majere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere tries to clinch up but Legend circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Majere lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Majere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Majere. Legend throws a body shot but no joy. Legend lands a lovely overhand right. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center. OG Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Majere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily. Legend lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere is looking for the big counter here. Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majere moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A shot to the liver by Legend. Beautiful body shot. Legend blocks a head kick by Majere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legend lands with a nice body punch. Legend misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Legend misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Majere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center. Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legend moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A combination from Legend does no damage. Majere looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Legend dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend lands a jab to the nose. Majere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Legend is looking to wear down Majere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Legend misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Majere delivers a nice body kick.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Legend. Majere does a little dance to reset his feet. Majere tries to clinch but Legend is having none of it. Majere doesn't manage to clinch there - Legend circles away.
Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere. Legend is looking for a counter combo.#KD2# Majere lands a big head kick that sends Legend tumbling to the mat! Majere takes a step backwards and waves Legend back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Legend is rocked! Majere wants to clinch. Majere throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legend. Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Majere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Majere looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Legend seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Majere throws a lazy uppercut
and Legend counters with a series of strikes. Majere will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# Majere rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majere. Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses. Majere lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off. Legend blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4# Majere trying to land knees to the body.
Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majere obliges. Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Majere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Legend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Majere lands an elbow inside. Majere lands an elbow just above Legend 's eye. Legend tries to break free but Majere pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Majere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere wants to clinch. Legend throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease. As Legend backs off Majere throws a huge counter combo but Legend manages to avoid it all. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that OG Legend will probably get the nod. That's time! Legend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Majere moves in looking to clinch but Legend pushes him off. Legend is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Majere wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance. Legend misses with a double jab.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Majere lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Legend throws a series of punches but Majere avoids them all with ease. Legend avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majere tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majere tries to clinch up. Majere swinging wildly here.
Majere fails with an attempt to clinch.
Majere misses with a double jab.
#T1# Legend closes the distance and lands a one-two. Majere has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Legend dodges the punch combination from Majere.
Legend getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Majere is looking for the big counter here. OG Legend is winning the standup battle so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Legend swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Majere rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Majere misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Majere stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Majere. Legend wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A knee to the head by Majere.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Legend blocks an elbow strike. Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Legend is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Majere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Legend is trying to break free.#BC2# Majere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Majere tries to clinch up. It looked like Legend was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majere. Legend keeps the fight on the outside. Majere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Legend gets tackled into the cage by Majere. Majere maintains the clinch. Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands a damaging elbow. Legend avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
#BC2# Majere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Legend throws a series of strikes that have Majere backpedaling.
Majere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Majere instigates a clinch. #T4# Legend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Majere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legend's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Majere misses with a knee to the head. Majere trying to stall but Legend improves his position.
Legend blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
Majere throws an elbow but it misses.
Majere lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Majere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Legend blocks the elbow strike.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Majere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legend avoids it. A knee to the head by Majere.
And that's the end of the fight! Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Majere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere!
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