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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Chastain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chastain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chastain throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Chastain avoids them all with ease.
Chastain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chastain slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chastain misses the jab.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Chastain moves out of range.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson clobbers Chastain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is looking to slow Chastain down with leg kicks. #T1#
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Chastain's defenses.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chastain's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Chastain down.
Chastain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chastain manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick
and Chastain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Chastain avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Chastain misses.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Chastain lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Chastain.
Chastain dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Anderson connects with a right hand. Chastain shakes it off.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chastain.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Chastain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Chastain moves out of range easily.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chastain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chastain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chastain avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Chastain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Chastain ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Chastain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson is looking to slow Chastain down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Chastain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chastain's calf.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Chastain's body.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chastain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson swings for the body but Chastain moves out of range.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Ryan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Chastain avoids it well.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Chastain misses.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chastain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tests Chastain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a body punch but Chastain moves out of range.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Chastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chastain takes one on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chastain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chastain doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Chastain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chastain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chastain's sensitive parts.
Chastain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chastain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson tests Chastain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Chastain 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Chastain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Chastain is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chastain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Chastain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chastain throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson 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.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chastain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Chastain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chastain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Chastain.
Chastain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chastain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chastain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Chastain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Chastain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Anderson moves out of range as Chastain strikes.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Chastain counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson feints a jab promting Chastain to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chastain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chastain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chastain cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chastain misses with a straight right.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chastain's head backwards.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chastain checks a low kick from Anderson.
Chastain throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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 head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chastain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson feints and then cracks Chastain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chastain down.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chastain throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a head kick but Chastain moves out of range.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chastain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chastain! But no joy.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Chastain's leg. Chastain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Chastain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson tries to bum rush Chastain with a series of wild strikes but Chastain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Chastain throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Chastain ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chastain! But no joy.
Chastain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson cracks Chastain with a good jab.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chastain back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Chastain moved out of range.
It seemed like Chastain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Chastain's ribs.
Chastain avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Chastain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chastain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chastain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Chastain's shoulder, as Chastain tries to avoid the shot.
Chastain drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chastain avoids the body shot from Anderson.
It seemed like Chastain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Chastain stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chastain can do to turn this around?
Anderson jabs Chastain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Chastain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson throws the left hand but Chastain avoids the punch easily.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chastain's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chastain throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chastain.
Chastain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Chastain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chastain.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chastain is just out of range.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Chastain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Silvain Chastain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ryan Anderson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ryan Anderson!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Ryan Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Chastain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinones misses with a takedown
and Chastain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chastain misses with a looping left.
Quinones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chastain throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinones ducks right into an uppercut from Chastain.
Chastain just misses with a punch to the body.
Chastain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quinones with a poor takedown
and Quinones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinones 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.
Chastain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chastain. No joy for Quinones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Quinones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chastain throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinones tries to counter with a takedown but Chastain is quick to defend against it.
Chastain lands a nice shot that snaps Quinones's head back.
#ROC2#
Quinones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chastain shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Quinones takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Chastain sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Quinones bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silvain Chastain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Chastain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker 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.
Chastain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chastain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chastain lands a head shot.
Chastain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chastain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvain Chastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chastain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chastain throws a shot to the body.
Chastain scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Chastain connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chastain.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Chastain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chastain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.#T1#
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Chastain.
Nice straight punches there by Chastain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chastain.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Chastain.
Chastain lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Chastain lands an overhand right.
Chastain connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Chastain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
Chastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chastain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Chastain scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Chastain connects with a jab.
Chastain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chastain scores with a nice strike.
Chastain cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chastain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Chastain scores with a four punch combination!
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chastain manages to avoid it.
Chastain scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Chastain scores with a nice head shot.
Chastain jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chastain scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Chastain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Chastain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chastain lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Baker gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Chastain gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Baker is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvain Chastain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1#
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Chastain lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Chastain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chastain.
Chastain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chastain scores with a body shot.
King walks into a jab.
Chastain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chastain.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chastain lands a jab to King's midsection.
Jab by Chastain.
Chastain's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.#ROC#
King is rocked!
A shot to the body from King misses
and Chastain counters with a left to the body.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Chastain finish him?
King leaves his chin hanging out and Chastain seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! King crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silvain Chastain!
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Event:
Island Fights 13
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Chastain lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Chastain finds it's target.
Silvain Chastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chastain cracks O Connell with a good jab.
Chastain scores with a jab to the head.
O Connell lands with a kick to the temple. Chastain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Connell closes the distance and clinches up with Chastain, looking for a takedown. O Connell pushes Chastain against the cage but Chastain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chastain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Connell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Connell takes one to the side of the head.
Chastain works O Connell's body with a nice hook.
O Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Chastain cracks O Connell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel O Connell has been cut.
O Connell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chastain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chastain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Connell darts in looking for a takedown but Chastain gets double underhooks and turns O Connell into the cage.
Chastain throws out a counter right but O Connell avoids it with no problem.
O Connell walks into a straight right hand from Chastain.
O Connell 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.
O Connell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chastain swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel O Connell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chastain punishes O Connell's body with a nice straight punch.
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Chastain does it's job there.
Chastain punishes O Connell's body with a nice straight punch.
O Connell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chastain to score with a decent uppercut.
O Connell tries to clinch there but Chastain circles away.
Chastain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chastain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Connell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
O Connell wants to clinch up but Chastain keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chastain! But no joy.
Silvain Chastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chastain connects with a jab.
O Connell wants to clinch.
Chastain throws out a counter right but O Connell avoids it with no problem.
Chastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Connell wants to clinch up but Chastain keeps it at a distance.
Chastain works the jab nicely.
O Connell takes one to the side of the head.
O Connell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chastain to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
O Connell is rocked!
Chastain connects with a right hand. O Connell shakes it off.
Oh O Connell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chastain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Connell on the side of the head.
O Connell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chastain tries to avoid it but O Connell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chastain to the ground. Chastain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Connell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chastain lands a jab.
O Connell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Chastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chastain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chastain swats away the attempt to clinch by O Connell.#CL#
O Connell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chastain, pushing him back against the cage.
O Connell seems to have got his legs back now.
Chastain lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Chastain.
Chastain works on O Connell's body with a couple of short punches.
Chastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chastain.
O Connell fails to pull guard.
O Connell takes a shot to the head. #TD#
O Connell jumps guard.
#T4#
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!
Chastain controlling from the top position.
O Connell wants to stand up but Chastain is controlling him.
Chastain wants to pass the guard but O Connell is keeping the position.#SU2#
Chastain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chastain keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvain Chastain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O Connell's cut.
That's time! O Connell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O Connell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Connell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chastain cracks O Connell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chastain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chastain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chastain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chastain lands an overhand right.
O Connell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Connell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chastain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! O Connell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chastain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvain Chastain!
Daniel O Connell spoke after the fight, saying 'That's it, I retire'.
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Event:
Island Fights 6
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Chastain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chastain wants it to stay on the feet.
Chastain unleashes a big counter combination but Makenzie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chastain scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Chastain pushes Makenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Makenzie looking to stall.
Chastain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makenzie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chastain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makenzie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Chastain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Makenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chastain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makenzie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chastain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Makenzie is standing up over Chastain. Chastain looks to escape but Makenzie dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chastain can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Makenzie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makenzie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Chastain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chastain tries to buck Makenzie off but Makenzie is having none of it.
Makenzie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chastain's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chastain tries to improve position but can't.
Makenzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makenzie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Makenzie.
Chastain is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chastain is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Chastain.
Chastain lands a jab-cross combination.
Makenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makenzie somewhat.
Chastain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makenzie with a body shot.#T4#
Makenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chastain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Makenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chastain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chastain showed some decent athleticism there.
Makenzie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makenzie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chastain prevents Makenzie from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makenzie is doing well to control the position and prevent Chastain from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvain Chastain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Makenzie as Chastain shoots in.
Chastain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makenzie swivels and escapes.
Chastain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makenzie.
Austin Makenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makenzie somewhat.#CL2#
Chastain moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chastain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austin Makenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvain Chastain.
Makenzie avoiding damage.
Makenzie is looking to control Chastain's arms but Chastain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makenzie has his back to the cage. #T1#
Makenzie misses with some punches.
Chastain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makenzie misses with the head strike.
Chastain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makenzie working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Chastain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makenzie.
Makenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Chastain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makenzie sets himself, and Chastain steps forward looking for the clinch! Makenzie avoids it this time.#CL2#
Chastain clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Chastain tries to score a body lock takedown but Makenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Chastain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chastain clinches up with Makenzie and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chastain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chastain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makenzie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chastain counters with a left to the body.
Chastain shoots in looking for a takedown but Makenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chastain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makenzie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chastain avoids it really well and circles away.
Chastain connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Makenzie tumbling to the canvas! Chastain pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Makenzie was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvain Chastain!
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