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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1# Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taiwo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hall lunges at Taiwo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taiwo's hand. Taiwo moves out of range of the body kick. Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Taiwo's shoulder, as Taiwo tries to avoid the shot. Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hall throws a looping overhand right but Taiwo ducks down to avoid it. Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab. Taiwo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall lands a jab. Hall thuds a left hand into Taiwo's body. Hall lands a jab to the head.
Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Taiwo misses with a head kick.
Hall throws a head kick but Taiwo moves out of range.
Taiwo slips a straight right by Hall. Taiwo cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Taiwo's shoulder, as Taiwo tries to avoid the shot. Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from Hall. Hall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1# Taiwo fails with a takedown attempt. Taiwo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall. Charlie Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Taiwo.
Donk. Hall catches Taiwo right on the button with a cross. Taiwo throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.#CL2# Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiwo, pushing him back against the cage. Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Taiwo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taiwo looks to throw a body kick and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Taiwo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away. Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Taiwo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a low kick. Taiwo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Taiwo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hall really felt that one! Taiwo lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily. Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2# Nice shot by Hall. Taiwo cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Taiwo moves away from the strike by Hall. Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taiwo shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Hall drives through and clinches with Taiwo against the cage.
#BC2# Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall misses with a straight left. Taiwo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Hall as Taiwo shoots in. Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Hall forces Taiwo back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Hall. #BC2# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hall scores with a jab. Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taiwo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hall misses with a hook
and Taiwo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Hall closes the distance and clinches. Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Hall cracks Taiwo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Hall closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Taiwo is looking to counter punch. Taiwo lands a nice looking body kick. A big left from Hall misses. Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taiwo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Taiwo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hall moves in looking to clinch but Taiwo pushes him off. A jab from Taiwo misses. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Taiwo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taiwo lands a nice forearm strike. Taiwo is trying to ground and pound but Hall uses the momentary lack of control by Taiwo to regain half guard. #T4# Taiwo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Taiwo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall. We've been hearing that Taiwo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Taiwo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Taiwo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A jab lands there for Taiwo. Taiwo staying out of range there. Taiwo lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall throws a hook but Taiwo avoids it easily. Hall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Taiwo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall. A telegraphed right hand from Taiwo misses the target. Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taiwos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Taiwo throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it. A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick. Hall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taiwo backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taiwo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall. Taiwo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taiwo somewhat. Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Taiwo off the cage and back into range. Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taiwo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Taiwo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Charlie Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hall works the jab nicely. Hall lands with a right hand. Hall tries to clinch up. Crunch! Taiwo slams his shin into Hall's torso. Taiwo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Taiwo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Taiwo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Taiwo throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it. A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively. Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taiwo. Taiwo throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Hall does no damage. Hall lands with a cross. Taiwo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taiwo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taiwo misses with a wild combination.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Hall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick. Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taiwo in his tracks. Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing. Hall avoids the head kick by Taiwo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Taiwo misses with an uppercut. Hall jabs Taiwo right on the nose. Taiwo blinks but takes it well. Hall moves out of range as Taiwo throws a body kick.
A jab from Hall misses. Taiwo throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taiwo is defended easily by Hall. Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively. Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall throws a low kick but Taiwo avoids it. Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hall misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall. #T3# Taiwo scores with a push kick. Taiwo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Taiwo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Taiwo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Taiwo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall. A jab from Taiwo does it's job there. Taiwo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Taiwo takes one to the side of the head.
Taiwo is looking to land body kicks. Taiwo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice shot by Hall. Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taiwo. Hall blocks a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall. Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiwo is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taiwo throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Taiwo is looking to chop away at Hall's legs. #T4# Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nice straight punches there by Taiwo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taiwo. Taiwo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Taiwo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Taiwo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hall sizes up Taiwo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Taiwo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall misses with a straight left. Taiwo throws a body kick that misses. Taiwo tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiwo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch. Taiwo throws a half hearted mid kick. Taiwo has a takedown stuffed. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hall misses with a low kick as Taiwo jumps back. Hall throws a head kick but Taiwo moves out of range.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Taiwo cracks Hall with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Hall throws the kick towards the body but Taiwo avoids it. Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hall misses with an uppercut. Hall throws a head kick that misses. A jab from Hall misses. A swing and a miss from Hall. Taiwo is looking to counter punch. Taiwo throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it. Hall throws a body shot but no joy. Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Taiwo slips a jab from Hall. Hall lands a jab. A swing and a miss from Taiwo. Taiwo misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Taiwo off the cage and back into range. Taiwo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Taiwo throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Taiwo only half commits. Nice body punch from Hall. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taiwo shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well. Taiwo looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.#T1# Hall throws a wild body kick that Taiwo sees coming a mile off. Taiwo defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand. Hall misses with a looping right. Hall moves to clinch but Taiwo breaks away and Taiwo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Taiwo defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand. Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Taiwo throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiwo. Taiwo tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taiwo backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Taiwo. Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Taiwo moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Taiwo looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming. Hall throws out a counter right but Taiwo avoids it with no problem. Taiwo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taiwo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Taiwo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Taiwo throws a body kick that misses. Taiwo tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hall blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Hall throws a hook but Taiwo avoids it easily. Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Taiwo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taiwo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taiwo. Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiwo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Hall breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook. Taiwo misses with a hook. Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A jab from Taiwo misses. Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Taiwo tries to land a body kick and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hall tries to land a leg kick but Taiwo saw it coming and moves away.
Hall throws a head kick that misses. Hall connects with a single shot there.#T3# Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taiwo to score with a decent uppercut. Taiwo throws a jab when Hall was well out of range. Hall missing with a left hand there. Taiwo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hall misses with a straight right. Hall moves out of range of the body kick. Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Taiwo slips under a jab from Hall. Taiwo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hall swings for the body but Taiwo moves out of range.
Taiwo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head. Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Taiwo. Taiwo throws a nice outside leg kick. Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taiwo. Taiwo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall lands with a hook. Taiwo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taiwo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4# Hall throws a right and a left that both miss. Taiwo misses with a straight right. Hall throws a body shot but no joy. Taiwo moves away from the strike by Hall. Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taiwo. Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Taiwo throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it. Charlie Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Taiwo lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Taiwo misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming. Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwo looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming. Taiwo throws a head kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Taiwo throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Taiwo only half commits. Taiwo takes one to the side of the head.
Samuel Taiwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hall 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hall! A relieved looking Charlie Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1# Taiwo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBeau checks it well. Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LeBeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taiwo manages to avoid it. Taiwo throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease. LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Taiwo counters with a straight right hand. LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A jab from Taiwo does it's job there. Nice straight punches there by LeBeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBeau. Taiwo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taiwo tries to land a front kick but LeBeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. LeBeau lands with a nice body punch. LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Taiwo.
LeBeau lands a leg kick that knocks Taiwo off balance momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiwo blocks a jab. LeBeau lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeBeau darts in looking for a takedown but Taiwo gets double underhooks and turns LeBeau into the ropes. We've been hearing reports that Taiwo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Taiwo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taiwo. A looping hook to the body misses from LeBeau. Taiwo does a little dance to reset his feet. LeBeau throws a hook but Taiwo avoids it easily.#T1# LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taiwo sees it coming and avoids it easily. LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance. It appears Taiwo was looking to counter with a kick there. Taiwo misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwo misses with a looping right. And LeBeau responds with a good body kick, but Taiwo manages to step out the way in time. A big right from LeBeau misses. LeBeau throws a head kick but Taiwo moves out of range.
It looked like Taiwo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Taiwo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Taiwo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Taiwo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid it. LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taiwo. LeBeau throws a big shot that misses. A jab lands there for LeBeau. Taiwo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. LeBeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taiwo misses with a body kick. Taiwo misses with a straight left. LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiwo misses with an uppercut. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeBeau. Taiwo shrugs it off though. Taiwo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiwo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. LeBeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. LeBeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Taiwo staying out of range there. LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiwo moves out of range as LeBeau strikes. Taiwo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Taiwo's shoulder, as Taiwo tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Taiwo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. LeBeau misses with a hook. Taiwo scores with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Taiwo lands with a nice body kick. LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taiwo. LeBeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Taiwo clobbers LeBeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Taiwo misses the jab. LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Taiwo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target. LeBeau throws a leg kick but Taiwo moved away. LeBeau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taiwo. That one must have hurt. Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. LeBeau is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. LeBeau takes one to the chin there. LeBeau blocks a jab. LeBeau misses with a looping left.#T4# Taiwo misses with a kick to the body.
As Taiwo backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Taiwo manages to avoid it all. LeBeau staying out of range there. Taiwo swinging wildly here.
LeBeau misses with the combination.
Jab by LeBeau. LeBeau is looking to land body kicks. LeBeau misses with a body shot.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid it. Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. LeBeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Taiwo with an uppercut! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Taiwo shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taiwo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him. A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau. LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby LeBeau will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# LeBeau throws a lazy head kick and Taiwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big right from LeBeau misses. LeBeau connects with a body shot. Samuel Taiwo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taiwo throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from LeBeau misses. LeBeau scores with a three punch combo!
Taiwo takes a shot right to the bread basket. LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss. LeBeau motions for Taiwo to come forward. LeBeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. LeBeau misses with a hook. LeBeau throws a body shot but no joy. LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiwo moves away. Taiwo misses the jab. LeBeau throws out a counter right but Taiwo avoids it with no problem. Taiwo throws a half hearted mid kick. Taiwo shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Taiwo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Taiwo walks into a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taiwo thows a left - swing and a miss! Bobby LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Taiwo throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau. Taiwo shoots in but no luck this time. LeBeau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Taiwo avoids them all with ease. Taiwo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Taiwo is out of range. LeBeau throws a push kick but Taiwo slaps the foot to one side. Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side. LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Taiwo. Taiwo blocks a jab. LeBeau looks for the body kick but Taiwo saw that one coming. Taiwo misses with a takedown attempt - LeBeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him. LeBeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Taiwo. LeBeau stuffs the takedown. Taiwo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Taiwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Taiwo throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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! Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side. Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taiwo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBeau scrambles back to his feet. Taiwo takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBeau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Taiwo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau. LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. LeBeau misses with a double jab.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Taiwo should have avoided that one. LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. LeBeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss! Taiwo walks into a stiff left hand from LeBeau.#T3# LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Taiwo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. LeBeau throws a combination. Taiwo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Taiwo ducks down to avoid it. Taiwo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taiwo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. LeBeau keeps Taiwo at a distance using the push kick. LeBeau moves away from the strike by Taiwo. LeBeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. LeBeau misses with a body shot.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Taiwo avoids them all with ease. Taiwo throws a big shot that misses. Taiwo misses with a body kick. LeBeau misses with a looping left. LeBeau misses with a looping right. LeBeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taiwo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it. LeBeau misses the jab.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau moves out of range of the body kick from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. LeBeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side. Taiwo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a body kick. Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Taiwo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Taiwo. That snapped LeBeau's head back.
LeBeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. LeBeau staying out of range there. LeBeau looks to land a combination but Taiwo avoids it well. Taiwo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiwo moves away. A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target. LeBeau throws a right hand that Taiwo ducks under and follows up with a left that Taiwo also avoids with ease. LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo shows good takedown defense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Taiwo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Taiwo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau. Taiwo appears to be looking for a big counter. Taiwo moves out of range of the body kick. LeBeau slips under a jab from Taiwo. LeBeau slips under a jab from Taiwo. Taiwo is looking to land body kicks. LeBeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Taiwo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Taiwo thumps LeBeau with a low kick. Nice uppercut there from Taiwo. Taiwo looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming. Taiwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiwo misses with a double jab.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau connects with a right hand. Taiwo shakes it off. Taiwo throws out a loose jab but LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid it. Taiwo scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Taiwo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Taiwo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Taiwo throws a big shot that misses. Taiwo throws a half hearted mid kick. LeBeau misses the shot to the body. LeBeau tries to bum rush Taiwo with a series of wild strikes but Taiwo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Taiwo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBeau is fending him off so far but Taiwo persists. Nope, LeBeau circles away and we're back to standing. Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau. LeBeau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taiwo in his tracks. LeBeau throws a jab when Taiwo was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Taiwo misses the target. Taiwo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by LeBeau there. LeBeau misses with a straight right. A kick lands to the mid section there for Taiwo. Taiwo throws the kick towards the body but LeBeau avoids it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taiwo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Taiwo moves out of range as LeBeau throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBeau. Taiwo looks to land a combination but LeBeau avoids it well. Taiwo throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Taiwo blocks the body kick.
Taiwo misses with a low kick as LeBeau jumps back. LeBeau is looking for the big counter here. 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! LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Taiwo throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Taiwo looks to land a body kick but LeBeau moved away. LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice defenses there by Taiwo. LeBeau misses with a straight right. Taiwo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jab by Taiwo. Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side. Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau tries a low kick but Taiwo avoids it. LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A clash of legs there as Taiwo blocks the low kick. An inside leg kick lands from LeBeau. Taiwo scores with a push kick.#T3# Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBeau circles away quickly and effectively. LeBeau scores with a jab. Taiwo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Taiwo looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming. LeBeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taiwo dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Taiwo's head and hops out. LeBeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Taiwo throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD# Taiwo looking to score a takedown here. LeBeau is defending well but Taiwo drives through and ends up in LeBeau's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taiwo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Taiwo tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBeau is retaining full guard. LeBeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bobby LeBeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4# Taiwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Taiwo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Taiwo throwing strikes but missing. LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Taiwo is having none of it. Taiwo trying to control but LeBeau is working from the bottom. Taiwo wants to pass the guard but LeBeau is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. LeBeau tries to move into range but Taiwo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LeBeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Samuel Taiwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! LeBeau throws a jab when Taiwo was well out of range. LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Taiwo. I think LeBeau 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby LeBeau! An out of breath Bobby LeBeau 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:
RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Taiwo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Taiwo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes. Taiwo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Taiwo defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Taiwo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A solid body kick from Taiwo. Atunes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Atunes misses with an uppercut. Taiwo saw that one coming. Atunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taiwo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taiwo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from Atunes. Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Taiwo. Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taiwo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Taiwo looks like he wants to counter punch here. 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! Taiwo slips a jab from Atunes. Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Taiwo should have avoided that one. #T1# Taiwo blocks a jab. Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taiwo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Atunes lands a nice hook to Taiwo's body. Taiwo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Taiwo swinging wildly here.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
Atunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taiwo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taiwo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Taiwo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taiwo! But no joy. Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Atunes connects with a body shot that sends Taiwo's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taiwo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.#T2# Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taiwo.
Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from Atunes. Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Taiwo circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atunes. Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from Atunes. Taiwo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Taiwo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Taiwo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Atunes throws a sloppy body shot
and Taiwo counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee. Taiwo throws a body kick that misses. Jab from Atunes. A punch combination from Taiwo misses. #T3# Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiwo moves away. It seemed like Taiwo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Atunes with a hook. Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Atunes clobbers Taiwo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC# Taiwo is rocked! Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taiwo. Taiwo is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him? A jab from Atunes misses. Taiwo misses with a double jab
and Atunes counters with a right hand from hell and Taiwo is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Atunes! Antonio Atunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Taiwo misses with a straight right. Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It looked like Dinklage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dinklage checks a low kick from Taiwo. Taiwo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taiwo wants it to stay on the feet. Jab, jab by Taiwo - just one landing. Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taiwo. Taiwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taiwo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dinklage's calf. Taiwo throws a low kick, looking for Dinklage's leg but Dinklage calmly moves out of range. Dinklage throws a big counter combination but Taiwo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dinklage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taiwo tries to avoid it but Dinklage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taiwo to the ground. Taiwo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Taiwo jabs at Dinklage's body. Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Dinklage fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# Nice shot by Taiwo. Dinklage blocks a leg kick. Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Taiwo connects with a solid leg kick. Dinklage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taiwo throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it. Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taiwo sprawls well. Taiwo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Taiwo. Dinklage tries for a takedown but Taiwo circles away easily and Taiwo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Taiwo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dinklage checks it well. Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dinklage checks a leg kick nicely. Taiwo swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
#T2# Dinklage takes one to the chin there. Good work by Dinklage as he checks the leg kick. Taiwo throws a body kick that misses. Taiwo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinklage checks a leg kick. Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice takedown defense from Taiwo. No joy for Dinklage on that attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taiwo! But no joy. Dinklage slips under a jab from Taiwo. Dinklage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taiwo pinned against the cage. Taiwo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo connects with a crisp jab. Taiwo keeps the fight on the outside. Taiwo swinging wildly here.
#T3# Taiwo missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease. Taiwo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Taiwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dinklage. Dinklage wants to clinch. Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taiwo with a nice cross. Dinklage is looking to clinch. Jab, jab by Taiwo - just one landing. Taiwo throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it. Taiwo looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely. Dinklage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Taiwo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Taiwo throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and moves out of range. Taiwo misses with a hook.#T4# Taiwo throws a right and a left that both miss. Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dinklage fails with the takedown. Taiwo throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Dinklage counters by clinching up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dinklage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dinklage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taiwo to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Taiwo breaks from the clinch.
Samuel Taiwo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Taiwo tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Taiwo tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Dinklage darts in looking for a takedown but Taiwo gets double underhooks and turns Dinklage into the cage. A jab from Taiwo does it's job there. Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Taiwo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taiwo. Taiwo scores with the left hand. Dinklage knows he should have avoided that one. Dinklage blocks a jab. Taiwo throws a combination that misses and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taiwo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dinklage eats them both and turns towards Taiwo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Taiwo misses with a head kick.
As Taiwo looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but Taiwo just gets out of the way. Taiwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Taiwo misses with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dinklage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taiwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Taiwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
#T1# Taiwo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dinklage takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dinklage thumps Taiwo with a low kick. Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Taiwo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dinklage defending well as Taiwo loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Dinklage moves into the clinch. Dinklage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Taiwo misses with a looping right. Taiwo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it. Dinklage tries for a takedown but Taiwo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dinklage fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Taiwo misses with a head kick.
Dinklage tries to clinch up. Taiwo lands a lovely overhand right. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiwo. #CL# Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Taiwo in 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! Taiwo is pressed up against the cage. Dinklage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiwo down to the mat. Taiwo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Taiwo throws a head kick that misses. Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Taiwo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Taiwo catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A looping hook to the body misses from Taiwo. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet. Dinklage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taiwo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Taiwo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dinklage with a poor takedown and Taiwo counters with a nice uppercut. Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Taiwo scores with a push kick. A shot to the liver by Taiwo. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Taiwo throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dinklage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A head kick misses from Dinklage. A countering left hand to the body from Taiwo misses. Taiwo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dinklage tries to clinch there but Taiwo circles away.
Dinklage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taiwo is fending him off so far but Dinklage persists. Nope, Taiwo circles away and we're back to standing. Taiwo misses with a leg kick. Taiwo is looking to land body kicks. Dinklage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# Taiwo closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dinklage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage moves out of range as Taiwo throws a body kick.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but Dinklage moves out of range. Dinklage is looking to clinch but Taiwo is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Dinklage. Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taiwo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dinklage blocks a head kick by Taiwo.
Taiwo misses with a hook. Dinklage tries to counter with a takedown but Taiwo is quick to defend against it. Taiwo throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dinklage wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Dinklage blocks a jab. Dinklage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Taiwo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taiwo wants it to stay on the feet. Taiwo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Taiwo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taiwo misses with a low kick.
Dinklage misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dinklage backing away here, and Taiwo unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Taiwo throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily. Taiwo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taiwo throws a hook but Dinklage blocks it. Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiwo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dinklage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dinklage dodges the punch combination from Taiwo.
#T1# Taiwo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taiwo as he jumps to the side. Dinklage moves in looking to clinch but Taiwo pushes him off. Taiwo digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs. Taiwo misses with a low kick as Dinklage jumps back. Dinklage attempts a counter takedown but Taiwo avoids it well and moves away. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dinklage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Taiwo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye. Taiwo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinklage. Dinklage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taiwo misses with a looping right. Taiwo throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily. Dinklage looks to land a body kick but Taiwo moved away. A punch lands to the side of Dinklage 's head but he takes it in his stride. A telegraphed right hand from Taiwo misses the target. #T2# Taiwo throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily. Taiwo misses with a body kick. Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taiwo. Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taiwo throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
A punch combination from Taiwo misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dinklage throws a head kick that misses. Dinklage takes one on the button. Taiwo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taiwo stuffs the takedown. A lazy left from Taiwo finds it's target. Taiwo misses with a head kick.
Taiwo scores with a jab to the head.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taiwo throws out the jab. Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Taiwo manages to avoid it.#T3# Dinklage tries to clinch and Taiwo counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check. Dinklage fails with the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taiwo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage. Dinklage tries to clinch but Taiwo is having none of it. Taiwo lands a nice shot to the body.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Taiwo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head. Taiwo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Taiwo tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiwo throws a head kick that misses. Dinklage shoots in but Taiwo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# Taiwo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinklage off the cage and back into range. Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice sprawl there from Taiwo as Dinklage shoots in. A lazy left from Taiwo finds it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taiwo sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Taiwo scores with a one two! Dinklage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Taiwo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dinklage moves out of range of the leg kick from Taiwo. Taiwo throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily. Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taiwo sprawls well. Taiwo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinklage gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Taiwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Taiwo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Taiwo! Samuel Taiwo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RRFC Kickboxing
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Shabazz moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Shabazz - that landed with a thud.
Shabazz working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch. Taiwo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabazz. Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Taiwo is blocking nicely.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks with his arms.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Taiwo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taiwo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head. Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Our sources have told us that Shabazz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Taiwo avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the ropes. Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz is leaning against Taiwo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid it. Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside. Taiwo avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Taiwo.
Taiwo takes a shot to the head. Shabazz working aggressively here.
Taiwo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz throws a head punch that misses. Shabazz lands an uppercut. Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Taiwo is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Shabazz keeps him there for the moment. Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiwo is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Taiwo slips the punch. Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Taiwo misses with the combination.
Taiwo avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shabazz. Shabazz avoids the head kick by Taiwo.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taiwo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Shabazz closes the distance and clinches. Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taiwo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taiwo takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shabazz gets through Taiwo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiwo.
#T1# Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taiwo backwards. Rahim Shabazz has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taiwo. Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taiwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# Taiwo wants to break free but Shabazz has control.
Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taiwo can do to turn this around? Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside. Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taiwo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Taiwo blocking some punches.
Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taiwo blocks a body shot from Shabazz. Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Taiwo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A slow jab from Shabazz misses its intended target. Samuel Taiwo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taiwo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taiwo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taiwo. Taiwo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shabazz misses with a hook. Taiwo ducked under it nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz. Taiwo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taiwo duly obliges. Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shabazz takes a kick to the side of the head. Shabazz jabs at Taiwo's body. A big right from Shabazz misses. Good exchange - Shabazz coming out on top. Shabazz misses with a hook
and Taiwo counters with a three punch combo that has Shabazz backing up. Shabazz nods at Taiwo to acknowledge the strikes. Taiwo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabazz. Shabazz dodges the punch combination from Taiwo.
#T1##CL# Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Taiwo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shabazz gets through Taiwo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rahim Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabazz. Taiwo is trying to force a seperation but Shabazz has the dominant position. Taiwo tries to break free but Shabazz pushes him back against the ropes. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiwo is defending well for now.#BC2# Taiwo breaks from the clinch.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Shabazz misses the jab. Taiwo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Taiwo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing. Shabazz misses with a right hand and Taiwo counters with a leg kick. Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiwo is just out of range. Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Taiwo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Shabazz fails to land. Samuel Taiwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Shabazz keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Taiwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Shabazz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Shabazz! After winning the bout, Rahim Shabazz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is looking to take this one to the mat. Banks jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Banks fails with the takedown and Taiwo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Taiwo does no damage. Taiwo circles away from the clinch attempt and Taiwo counters with a two punch combo. Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab. A punch combination from Taiwo misses. Taiwo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taiwo is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Taiwo circles away and we're back to standing. A nice combination there by Taiwo.
#TD# Banks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taiwo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taiwo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Banks trying to control the action but Taiwo is working from the bottom. Taiwo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Banks has just dragged him back down to the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Banks gets a double leg takedown into Taiwo's guard.#ES2# Taiwo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taiwo gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taiwo to keep the fight standing. Taiwo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Banks is breathing heavily. Banks misses with some punches.
Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Taiwo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks tries to land a body kick and Taiwo counters with a stiff right hand. Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taiwo counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt. Banks throws a head kick that misses and Taiwo counters with a nice uppercut. Banks tries for a takedown but Taiwo circles away easily and Taiwo counters with a one-two to the body. #T4# Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks wants to clinch but Taiwo slips to the side and Taiwo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Taiwo counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2# Banks is rocked! Taiwo works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination. Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Taiwo sizes up Banks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Taiwo scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Taiwo lands an overhand right. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Banks got wobbled bad by a big combination! Taiwo presses forward with punches and knees until Banks stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Banks closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Taiwo! In his post fight interview, Samuel Taiwo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 7
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1# Nail tries to clinch up but Taiwo circles away and keeps his distance. Taiwo throws a right and a left that both miss. Nail is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taiwo. Taiwo throws a right hand that Nail ducks under and follows up with a left that Nail also avoids with ease. Nail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nail tries to clinch but Taiwo moves away and Taiwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nail avoids nicely. As Taiwo tries to get set, Nail tries to push him back and clinch up but Taiwo manages to avoid the attempt. Nail ducks under a wild hook from Taiwo. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nail moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nail looks to land a body kick but Taiwo moved away. Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Taiwo misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiwo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taiwo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taiwo manages to circle out of the way. Taiwo scores with a hook to the body. Nail takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Nail tries to clinch up but Taiwo circles away and keeps his distance. Taiwo misses with a double jab.
Taiwo swinging wildly here.
Nail throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taiwo avoids it. Taiwo misses with the combination.
Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nail circles away quickly and effectively. Taiwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nail.
Taiwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Taiwo tries to get set, Nail tries to push him back and clinch up but Taiwo manages to avoid the attempt. A left and a right from Taiwo both land. Nice combination. A punch combination from Taiwo misses. Nail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taiwo manages to circle out of the way. Nail throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nail throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taiwo manages to circle out of the way. Taiwo misses with a two punch combination.
Nail is looking to counter the offense by Taiwo and move into the clinch. Nail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taiwo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nail. Taiwo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Nail throws a leg kick but Taiwo sees it coming and moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Taiwo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nail avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Taiwo throws a hook to the side of Nail's head but Nail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taiwo manages to circle out of the way. Taiwo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Taiwo moves out of range as Nail throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Taiwo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fighters circling - Taiwo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Taiwo misses with a double jab.
Nail is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taiwo. Taiwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Taiwo does it's job there. Nail slips under a jab from Taiwo. Nail ducks right into an uppercut from Taiwo. Nail looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Nail darts in and clinches Taiwo up against the cage. Taiwo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nail tries to land a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks with his arms.
Nail misses with a knee to the head. Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taiwo blocks it with crossed arms. Nail controlling the action here for a moment.
Nail pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4# Nail is stalling here.
Nail gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Nail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiwo is defending well for now. Nail throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nail tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Nail is trying to maintain a safe position but Taiwo gets an underhook and turns Nail into the cage. Nail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nail misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo dominated that round. That's time! Nail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nail avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taiwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nail misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taiwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Taiwo fails to land with a series of punches.
Taiwo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Nail moves into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Nail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taiwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nail misses with a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nail missing with knees to the body.
Nail trying to control the position but instead, Taiwo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nail into the cage. Nail misses with a knee strike.
#T1# Nail missing with knees to the body.
Nail stalling in the clinch.
Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Nail keeps him there for the moment. Taiwo avoiding damage as Nail throws knees to the body.
Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taiwo blocks it with crossed arms. Taiwo tries to circle away but Nail has him pinned against the cage. Nail tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Nail tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nail tries to land knees in the clinch but Taiwo avoids the damage to the body. Nail throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Knees to the body from Nail.
Taiwo managing to block the knees to the body from Nail.
Nail trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo is trying to push Nail away but Nail has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nail is controlling him. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taiwo as Nail tries to tie him up. Nail using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taiwo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nail lands a nice knee to the body. Nail misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Taiwo has had enough of the clinch but Nail keeps him there for the moment. Nail taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taiwo blocks it with crossed arms. Nail trying to land knees to the body.
Nail missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taiwo blocks it with crossed arms. Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiwo wants to break free but Nail has control.
Logan Nail has scored more points in the clinch so far. Taiwo avoiding damage as Nail throws knees to the body.
Nail landing knees to the body.
#T4# A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiwo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nail has him pressed against the cage. Nail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nail has Taiwo pressed against the cage.
Nail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiwo.
Nail trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo wants to break free but Nail has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nail tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Taiwo avoiding damage as Nail throws knees to the body.
Nail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Taiwo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Taiwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nail tries to counter by clinching up but Taiwo breaks away and moves out of range. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nail moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nail is looking to counter the offense by Taiwo and move into the clinch. Taiwo misses the jab. Nail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taiwo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nail's head backwards. Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Taiwo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nail throws a body kick that misses. As Nail backs off Taiwo throws a huge counter combo but Nail manages to avoid it all. Taiwo throws a combination that misses #CL# and Nail counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taiwo avoids it. Nail throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nail misses with a knee strike.
Taiwo wants to break free but Nail has control.
#T1# Taiwo managing to block the knees to the body from Nail.
Nail using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nail misses with a knee strike.
Nail stalling in the clinch but Taiwo improves position. Nail landing knees to the body.
Nail tries a knee to the head but Taiwo blocks it.
Nail misses with a knee to the head. Nail is looking to control Taiwo's arms but Taiwo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nail has his back to the cage. Nail slows down the pace here.
Nail lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Taiwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nail throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nail will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taiwo up against the cage. Nail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiwo is defending well for now. Nail trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo tries to break free but Nail pushes him back against the cage. Nail looking to throw knees to the head but Taiwo is blocking nicely.
Nail misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taiwo avoids it. Nail stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taiwo managing to block the knees to the body from Nail.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nail is controlling him. Nail trying to stall but Taiwo improves his position.
Nail looking to throw knees to the head but Taiwo is blocking nicely.
Nail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nail tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nail trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Taiwo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Taiwo working hard to break the clinch. Nail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiwo.
Nail prevents Taiwo from breaking the clinch. Taiwo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Nail.
Taiwo tries to break the clinch but Nail is controlling the position. Taiwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nail landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nail using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taiwo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nail trying to control the position but instead, Taiwo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nail into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Logan Nail showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nail has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail!
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Event:
WPFC 20 - Championship Prey
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Gunter looking to score a takedown here. Taiwo is defending well but Gunter drives through and ends up in Taiwo's guard. Gunter tries to stand but Taiwo is controlling from the bottom. Taiwo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Gunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Taiwo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gunter stops Taiwo from standing up. #SUB# Gunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gunter stays in close to Taiwo's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gunter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gunter seems to have locked his on tight now - Taiwo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gunter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trevina Gunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2019 |
#R1# Taiwo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks. Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and Taiwo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Taiwo sprawls well. Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely. #CL# Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
#SU# Nakamura gets to his feet - Taiwo follows without any prompting. Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taiwo as he avoids it easily. Taiwo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taiwo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Nakamura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Nakamura jumps guard and drags Taiwo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Nakamura kicks Taiwo off and gets to his feet. Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Taiwo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Taiwo as Nakamura shoots in. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Taiwo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Taiwo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Nakamura clinches up with Taiwo and pushes him back against the cage. Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura is breathing heavily. Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taiwo after a bit of a struggle. Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taiwo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taiwo misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nakamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# A combination from Taiwo does no damage. Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Taiwo avoids it well and moves away. Taiwo scores with a jab. Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taiwo as he jumps to the side. Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Taiwo throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# Nakamura clinches. Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura keeps control of Taiwo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat. Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taiwo after a bit of a struggle. Nakamura keeps control of Taiwo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Taiwo tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position. Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Taiwo has him pressed against the cage. Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nakamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taiwo's efforts to push away. Nakamura pushes off an throws an elbow but Taiwo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Taiwo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat. Nakamura prevents Taiwo from breaking the clinch. Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage. Taiwo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Taiwo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Taiwo is trying to break free.#TD# Nakamura pulls guard effortlessly. Taiwo won't allow Nakamura to get back to his feet. Taiwo is looking to stand up but Nakamura won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo dominated that round. That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Taiwo misses with the combination.
Taiwo throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwo swinging wildly here.
Taiwo scores with a nice right hand.
#TD# Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taiwo's guard. Nakamura won't allow Taiwo to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL# Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiwo, pushing him back against the cage. Taiwo avoids the elbow strike from Nakamura, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiwo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Nakamura jumps into guard, dragging Taiwo to the mat.
Nakamura wants to stand but Taiwo is controlling the position. Taiwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Taiwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##ES# Nakamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taiwo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Taiwo takes an elbow to the forehead. Taiwo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nakamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Taiwo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Taiwo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taiwo looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well. Taiwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Taiwo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Taiwo.
Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Nakamura darts in and clinches Taiwo up against the cage. Taiwo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Taiwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taiwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Taiwo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamura won't allow it.
#T4# Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Taiwo is trying to push Nakamura away but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Taiwo is pressed up against the cage. Nakamura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taiwo down to the mat. Taiwo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A cross from Taiwo lands. Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Taiwo stalks Nakamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakamura's face. Nakamura staggers backwards, shaken. Nakamura tries to move into range but Taiwo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Taiwo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Taiwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely. Taiwo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Taiwo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taiwo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Samuel Taiwo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Taiwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taiwo misses with a two punch combination.
Samuel Taiwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taiwo tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Taiwo misses with a combination
#TD# and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU# Nakamura stands up and waves to Taiwo to follow him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taiwo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taiwo throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely. Taiwo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taiwo.#T1# Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiwo defends it nicely. Nakamura throws a leg kick but Taiwo sees it coming and moves out of range. Taiwo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Taiwo lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Taiwo throws a right and a left that both miss. Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taiwo scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A nice combination there by Taiwo.
Nakamura fails with the takedown. Taiwo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taiwo.#T2# Taiwo with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taiwo scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Taiwo misses. Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taiwo.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Taiwo throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range. Taiwo throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease. Taiwo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Taiwo misses with a combination
#CL# and Nakamura moves into the clinch.#T3# Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taiwo prevents it.
Taiwo working hard to break the clinch. Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Josuke Nakamura has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Taiwo tries to circle away but Nakamura has him pinned against the cage. Nakamura has Taiwo pressed against the cage, preventing Taiwo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nakamura tries to pull guard but Taiwo holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Taiwo is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nakamura jumps guard but Taiwo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Taiwo is trying to break free. Nakamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taiwo walks away with a smile on his face. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Taiwo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. No joy there for Taiwo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taiwo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura is looking for a counter combo. Taiwo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Taiwo cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head. Josuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Taiwo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taiwo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet. Taiwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Taiwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Taiwo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Taiwo! Samuel Taiwo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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