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Event:
ICC 21: Yoshioka v Tidd
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Loco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ball on his heels. He'll look to pass Ball's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Ball has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Loco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Loco has clasped his hands together around Ball's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Ball sneaks out the side door and pushes Loco away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Ball thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ball trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Loco is trying to push Ball off with his feet but Ball grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Loco's ankles and Loco is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Casey Ball!
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Event:
ICC 19: Yoshioka v Smith 2
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loco lands a nice short elbow.
Loco lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Loco lands a big elbow - Balboa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Loco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pato Loco!
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Event:
ICC CN 7: Maltsev v Himes
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loco.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loco.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Loco drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loco working aggressively here.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Loco fails to pull guard.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loco blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Loco looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pato Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco tries to pull guard but Kennedy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Loco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Loco.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Loco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Kennedy presses Loco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Loco.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Loco.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Loco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kennedy can't fight it off and eventually Loco manages to take the fight to the floor. Kennedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Kennedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##SU#
Loco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kennedy, up you get!
Loco lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loco, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy pushes Loco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Kennedy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Loco misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kennedy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Loco keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kennedy is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loco prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Loco is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
A short right from Loco.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Loco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kennedy to keep the fight standing.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loco tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Loco misses with a body punch.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Loco jumps into guard, dragging Kennedy to the mat.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy stays in close to Loco's body and controls the position.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kennedy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kennedy darts in and clinches Loco up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kennedy 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Loco misses.
Loco sets himself, and Kennedy steps forward looking for the clinch! Loco avoids it this time.#CL2#
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Loco misses with an elbow over the top.
Loco tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Loco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
Loco is trying to force a seperation but Kennedy has the dominant position.
John Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kennedy prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Loco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Loco has picked Kennedy up - he's going for a ride! Loco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Loco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loco.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loco.
Loco looking to pass the guard.
John Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kennedy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loco.
Kennedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kennedy is continuing to stall.#SU#
Loco stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Loco keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kennedy pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pato Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loco misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kennedy 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for John Kennedy!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for John Kennedy!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for John Kennedy!
John Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, John Kennedy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Gadi fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Loco takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Loco breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Loco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gadi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Loco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Loco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gadi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Gadi is working away.
Loco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gadi's head.
Loco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Loco wants to work for an arm triangle but Gadi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Loco there.
Loco is nestled in close to Gadi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Gadi is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gadi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
Loco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loco winds up and cracks Gadi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gadi has hold of Loco's hands but Loco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gadi wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gadi is trying to stand up here but Loco is controlling him well.
Gadi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Loco working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Loco.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loco connects with a nice short shot to Gadi's temple. #ROC2#
Gadi is rocked!
Loco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Gadi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gadi taking some punishment here, with Loco in his half guard. #SUB#
Gadi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Loco scores with a big shot! Gadi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gadi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pato Loco!
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