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Event:
RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Big throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFly just misses with a punch to the body.
Big throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFly doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
McFly moves out of range as Big strikes.#CL#
Big darts in and clinches McFly up against the cage.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
McFly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Big has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.
Big prevents a body shot from McFly.
McFly has Big pressed against the cage, preventing Big from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big blocking some punches.
Big is trying to break the clinch but McFly is controlling him.
McFly working aggressively here.
McFly lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McFly pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big blocks an elbow strike.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Big controls his hands.
McFly has Big pressed against the cage, preventing Big from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Big tries to break the clinch but McFly is controlling the position.
Big looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFly leaning against his opponent.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Big can't break the clinch.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
Big prevents a body shot from McFly.
Big controlling the action here for a moment.
McFly tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
McFly misses with a body punch.
#T3#
McFly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big prevents a body shot from McFly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFly.
Big tries for a takedown but McFly manages to get underhooks.
Big is trying to break free.
Big jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFly walks away with a smile on his face. Big gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFly jabs Big to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Big misses.
McFly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McFly throws a jab when Big was well out of range.
McFly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big manages to avoid it.
Big takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McFly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFly misses the shot to the body.
Big looks to throw the jab but McFly is out of range.
Big throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.#T4#
Big throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFly.
McFly tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by McFly there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McFly tries to keep at a distance but Big has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Littel Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFly just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFly lands a nice elbow.
McFly misses with a body punch.
A short left from McFly.
McFly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Big or not.
McFly lands a body shot.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Big controls his hands.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McFly is looking to clinch.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big.
#CL2#
McFly moves into the clinch.
Big gets through McFly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFly lands a right hand.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Big is trying to break the clinch but McFly is controlling him.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFly.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly lands a body punch.
McFly lands an elbow just above Big 's eye. #T1#
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFly throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but McFly avoids the damage to the body.
Big takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Big breaks the clinch.
Big throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McFly back to the cage. Big follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Big.#T2#
Big swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.
Big slips under a jab from McFly.#CL#
Big has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
McFly wants a takedown.
McFly lands an elbow just above Big 's eye.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly wants to stall.
McFly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
McFly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFly lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
McFly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big throws a hook but McFly avoids it easily.
Big lands a nice looking body shot.
Big misses with a wild combination.
Big scores with a shot to the body.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Big swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Big wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Big.
Littel Big is winning the standup battle so far.
Big throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Big tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McFly closes the distance and clinches.
Big avoids a wild elbow strike from McFly.#T4#
McFly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McFly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFly lands a nice elbow.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big prevents a body shot from McFly.
Big has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.
Big blocks a body shot from McFly.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
A right handed body shot lands from McFly.
McFly tries to throw a body punch but Big avoids it by throwing McFly back against the cage.
Big letting McFly take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Big moves into the clinch successfully.
McFly lands an elbow that stopped Big in his tracks for a moment.
Big is trying to push McFly away but McFly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big takes a shot to the head.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Big is trying to break the clinch but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
McFly lands with a short shot to the head.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Big.
McFly lands an elbow that stopped Big in his tracks for a moment.
Big tries to pull guard but McFly holds him up against the cage and eventually Big drops back down to his feet.
Big blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Big manages to break the clinch.
McFly sizes up Big with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McFly takes one on the button.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Big.
McFly tests Big's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Big is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McFly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Big looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Big blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McFly fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Big's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFly lands a shot to the body.
Big wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
Big blocks a body shot from McFly.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly lands a damaging elbow.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
McFly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Big is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Big tries to break free but McFly pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Big is looking to break free of the clinch but McFly has double underhooks.
McFly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Big blocking some punches.
McFly prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonny McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big. #BC#
Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
McFly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFly wants to counter the offense by Big and move into the clinch position.
Big jabs McFly to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
McFly takes the fight into the clinch.
Big looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFly blocking some punches.
Littel Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly keeps control of Big as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McFly 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny McFly!
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Event:
RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Syndicate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Big tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syndicate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Big fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndicate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Big swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Syndicate.
Big jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Syndicate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Big did well to prevent Syndicate getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big is looking for a sweep. Syndicate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syndicate works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Syndicate looking for a guillotine from mount but Big is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Syndicate looking to isolate an arm here. Big doesn't see it coming and as Syndicate extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Syndicate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Syndicate!
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Event:
RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Blight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big.#CL#
Big has managed to clinch.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Blight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big digs a good body shot into Blight's ribs.#CL2#
Blight has Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Big tries to break free but Blight pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blight misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Blight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blight slips a jab from Big.#CL#
Big takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Blight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow. #BC#
Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Big misses.
Blight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blight takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Big gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Blight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blight fails with a takedown attempt.
Big throws a front kick aimed at Blight's knee but Blight avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Blight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Big quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Big has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blight is working away from the top position though.
Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it.
Big wants to stand back up but Blight manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big wants to get back to his feet.
Big looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working.
Big is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blight working away.
Big is not content to let Blight control the position.
Big prevents Blight from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Blight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big is trying to control Blight's posture but Blight avoids it.
Blight trying to control the position but Big is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Blight is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
Big can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Blight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blight wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
Blight throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Blight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blight wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Blight trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Blight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big as he jumps to the side.
Big went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blight is looking to clinch. #CL#
Big closes the distance and pushes Blight back into the cage.#BC2#
Blight breaks from the clinch.
Big misses the jab.
Blight shoots in for a takedown but Big shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Big.
Big wants to clinch up but Blight keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big throws a jab but it's blocked by Blight.
Big misses with a few strikes there.
Big looks to land a left hand but Blight moved out of range nicely.
Blight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big.
Blight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Big is looking to counter the offense by Blight and move into the clinch.
Blight fails with a takedown attempt.
Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Blight.#T1#
A slow jab from Big misses its intended target.
Blight defending well as Big loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Blight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big's guard.#ES#
Big pushes Blight off and gets back to his feet.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from Big.
Blight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Blight closes the distance and clinches.
Blight misses with a punch to the body.
Blight prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Big struggles to land a body shot inside as Blight controls his hands.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blight.
Big doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC#
Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Littel Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blight back to the cage. Big follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Big is looking to clinch but Blight is avoiding it.
Blight darts in looking for a takedown but Big gets double underhooks and turns Blight into the cage. #TD2#
Blight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blight throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Big blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blight.
Big is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blight can do to turn this around?
Big is refusing to be controlled, as Blight sits in half guard.
Blight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blight wants to work for an arm triangle but Big is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it.
Big tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blight manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blight controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Blight has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Big is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luca Blight!
A victorious Luca Blight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Big misses with a two punch combination.
Tennessen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tennessen somewhat.
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tennessen goes for a double leg but Big avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Big continues to drive forward.
Big swinging wildly here.
Tennessen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Big has managed to clinch.
Tennessen just leaning against Big, taking a breather. #BC2#
Tennessen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennessen doesn't seem bothered though.
Big's corner calls for a 1-2. Big obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tennessen dives in for a single leg takedown but Big sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caspian Tennessen.
Big lands a glancing blow to the side of Tennessen's head.
Big misses with the combination.
Tennessen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Big scores with a nice right hand.
Big changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tennessen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Big.
Nice sprawl there from Big as Tennessen shoots in.
Big misses with a wild combination.
Tennessen goes for a double leg but Big avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Big continues to drive forward.
Decent striking displayed by Big there.
Tennessen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big thows a leg kick but Tennessen checks it #TD2#
and Tennessen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big wants to stand back up but Tennessen manages to pass into side control.
Big is being controlled here.
Big on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Tennessen is trying to get an arm triangle but Big is defending well.
Big struggling a bit here.
Big is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tennessen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Big is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caspian Tennessen!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pierce gets a clinch. #BC#
Big breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierce was well out of range. Poor timing from Big.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pierce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
Big stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierce avoids the body shot from Big.
Big lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Pierce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Pierce scores with a takedown into Big's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big wants to stand and escape but Pierce is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce pushes down on Big's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big trying to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely. #T1#
Pierce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Big!
Pierce prevents Big from getting the reversal.
Pierce moves to the back.
Big is trying to get back to his feet but Pierce has full control of the position and if anything, Big has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierce on the ground.
Big tries to roll but Pierce sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pierce is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Big taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pierce.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Pierce!
A victorious Riley Pierce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC 47
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Big closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza is looking to control Big's arms but Big gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage.
Big blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Big's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Big's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Big. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Big blocks the low kick.
Big dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Big digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Souza moves to clinch but Big breaks away
and Big counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Big as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
A nice combination there by Big.
Souza tries for a takedown but Big sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Big does it's job there.
Big cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Big finds it's target.
Big connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Souza misses with a body kick.
Souza wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.
Big lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big works over Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
Big throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza with the counter takedown but Big avoids it easily.#T2#
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza wants to clinch.#CL#
Big clinches with his opponent.
Big drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Souza keeps control of Big as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.#BC#
Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Big!
Big lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Big thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Big goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Big scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Big swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Big stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Big does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Big has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Big can't break the clinch.
Souza is working for takedown but Big is calmly controlling the position for now.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Big manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Littel Big dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Big to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick by Souza misses
and Big connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Big closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Littel Big is winning the standup battle so far.
Big lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Big.
Littel Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Big cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Big clinches with his opponent.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Big has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Big smiles and moves away.
Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Big jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Big scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Big looking to score a takedown here. Souza is defending well but Big drives through and ends up in Souza's guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Big sitting in guard here, content to control.
Big is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Big throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Big trying to move into half guard but instead Souza has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big pulls Souza in to control the position. #T3#
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Big on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big tries to get out of the position.
Big looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Big. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Big shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Big controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big is looking to work some ground and pound but Souza has wrist control.#T4#
Big passes into half guard.
Big trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souza is trying to control but Big passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Littel Big dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Big lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big, as that shot connected.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Big counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Littel Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Big counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Big clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
Souza is trying to drag Big to the mat but Big just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.#T1#
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Big pulls his leg out and moves away.
Big scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Big changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza checks a low kick from Big.
Big lands a head shot.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Big saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Souza is trying desperately to land a takedown but Big is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Souza.
Big cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big stalks Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souza's face. Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
Big goes for a double leg but Souza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souza continues to drive forward.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Donk. Big catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Big catches Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Souza walks into a jab.
Big lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
Big moves into range and connects with a jab.
Big connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Big scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Big has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza is trying to push Big away but Big has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Big just misses with a elbow thrown towards Souza's brow.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big is keeping busy.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Souza is trying to drag Big to the mat but Big just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Littel Big is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Big follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Big scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Big lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Littel Big showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Big 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Littel Big!
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Event:
RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Big forces Bolton back against the cage and clinches.
Big wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
Big is trying to break free.
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton misses with a body punch.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolton lands a hook that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Big looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big blocking some punches.
Big wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bolton.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Big's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big up against the cage.
Big tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolton.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Big tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Bolton fails to land.
Bolton swings wildly with an uppercut but Big uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolton misses with a punch to the body.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton misses with some punches.
Big wants to break free but Bolton has control.
Bolton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Bolton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Bolton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big backwards. #T3#
Bolton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Bolton tries to throw a body punch but Big avoids it by throwing Bolton back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Big avoiding damage.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big.
Big scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Big blocking some punches.
Bolton has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
#T4#
Bolton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big tries to pull guard but Bolton holds him up against the cage and eventually Big drops back down to his feet.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
Bolton stalling.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolton has Big pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Bolton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bolton misses with a straight right.
Big's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolton under the eye.
Bolton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Big under the eye.
Bolton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Big has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big is trying to pull guard but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big prevents a body shot from Bolton. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
Bolton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolton throws a head punch that misses.
Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big's efforts to push away.
Bolton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big working hard to break the clinch.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bolton.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bolton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigs head. #T2#
Big is trying to break the clinch but Bolton is controlling him.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Bolton misses with a body punch.
Big is trying to break free.
Bolton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big blocking some punches.
Bolton prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Bolton tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bolton misses with some punches.
#T3#
Big jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolton stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bolton - that landed with a thud.
Bolton throws a punch but it's blocked by Big.
Bolton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolton fails to land.
Big blocks an uppercut.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big.
Bolton tries to throw a body punch but Big avoids it by throwing Bolton back against the cage. #BC#
Big breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Big lands with a nice combination. Bolton backs away looking to recover.
Littel Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolton eats them both and turns towards Big to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bolton thuds his right hand into Big's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Bolton misses.
Bolton throws a shot from downtown. Big moves away and avoids it.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Big sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolton missing with a left hand there. Big was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Bolton - just one landing.
Good work by Big as he checks the leg kick.
Bolton walks into a straight right hand from Big.
Big takes a swing at Bolton's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Big gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolton working aggressively here.
Big blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolton struggles to land a body shot inside as Big controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Bolton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Big looks to land a combination but Bolton avoids it well.
It seemed like Bolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolton sprawls well. He's pushed Big's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolton misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Big gets a double leg takedown into Bolton's guard.
Bolton is pulling down on Big's head. It's preventing any offense from Big, at least for the moment.
Bolton is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Bolton trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Big with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Big moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bolton.
Bolton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big tries to break the clinch but Bolton is controlling the position.
Bolton slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Big scores with a shot to the side of Bolton's head.
Bolton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big blocks a body shot from Bolton.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolton.
Bolton misses with the head strike.
Bolton stalling against the cage.
Bolton tries a body shot but Big blocks it.
Malachi Bolton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Bolton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Big breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big, as that shot connected.
Big throws a body punch but Bolton moves out of range.
Bolton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Big has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolton misses with a punch on the inside.
Big wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolton has a couple of punches blocked by Big.
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big up against the cage.
Bolton keeps control of Big as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Bolton misses with some punches.
Bolton is stalling here.
Malachi Bolton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Big is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton prevents Big from breaking the clinch.
Big goes for a takedown attempt but Bolton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Littel Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Littel Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Bolton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolton 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Bolton!
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