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Event:
RRFC Challengers 25
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaba gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jahic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jahic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaba sprawls and moves away.
Kaba misses with a low kick.
Jahic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahic tries to counter with a takedown but Kaba is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kaba drives through and clinches with Jahic against the cage.
Kaba looking to throw knees to the head but Jahic is blocking nicely.
Jahic avoiding damage as Kaba throws knees to the body.
Kaba missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahic blocks an elbow strike from Kaba.
#TD#
Jahic has hold of one of Kaba's legs. Kaba is fighting the takedown attempt but Jahic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jahic preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kaba working for a triangle but Jahic defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaba can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Jahic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jahic is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaba.
Kaba landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaba throwing strikes but missing.
Kaba throwing strikes from guard but Jahic blocks nicely.
Jahic trying to control the position.
Kaba throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kaba wants to pass the guard but Jahic is keeping the position.
Kaba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaba won't allow Jahic to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Kaba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
An inside leg kick from Kaba misses.
Jahic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaba lands with a nice body kick.
Jahic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaba.
Kaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahic attempts a counter takedown but Kaba avoids it well and moves away.
Jahic avoids the head kick by Kaba.
Jahic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD2#
Kaba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jahic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaba looks up at the clock and then as Jahic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kaba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Kaba crashes against the mat.
Jahic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaba working the head with strikes.
Kaba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jahic is avoiding damage well.
Kaba working the ground and pound but Jahic is defending the strikes.
Kaba working away.
We've been informed that Kaba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jahic's legs.
Kaba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jahic is avoiding damage well.
Kaba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Kaba takes a little break here. Jahic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kaba wants to control but Jahic is keeping him busy.
Kaba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kaba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kaba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaba in side control, throwing shots but Jahic defends.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahic is trying to control Kaba's posture but Kaba avoids it.
Kaba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jahic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomiichi Kaba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kaba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Kaba misses #TD#
and Jahic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jahic. #ES2#
Kaba pushes Jahic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kaba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kaba misses with the body kick#TD#
and Jahic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaba's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahic won't allow Kaba to sweep him here.
Jahic advances to half guard.
Kaba is looking for a sweep. Jahic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jahic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kaba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denis Jahic!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 17
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heisenberg is trying to stand.
Kaba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heisenberg is trying to stand.
Kaba trying to pass the guard but Heisenberg defending well.
Heisenberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaba.
Kaba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaba in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg pushes Kaba off looking to stand but Kaba dives back in and keeps control.
Kaba thows a huge punch but Heisenberg dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Kaba is looking to advance position but Heisenberg won't allow it.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heisenberg is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kaba is looking for a kimura but Heisenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaba to get the leverage.
Heisenberg trying to control but Kaba postures up.
Heisenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaba.
Heisenberg is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Kaba is having none of it.
Kaba looks to land a right hand but Heisenberg moved out of range.
Kaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Heisenberg tries to clinch there but Kaba circles away.
Heisenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heisenberg throws a head kick but Kaba moves out of range.
Kaba misses with a body kick.#T2#
Kaba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heisenberg checks a leg kick.
Walter Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heisenberg is defending well for now.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Heisenberg lands an elbow inside that Kaba shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Tomiichi Kaba has been cut.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Heisenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heisenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Kaba.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg lands an elbow inside that Kaba shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaba's brow.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heisenberg throws an elbow that misses.
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Heisenberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heisenberg's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaba throws an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaba misses with a knee strike.
Heisenberg throws an elbow that misses.
Heisenberg avoids the elbow strike from Kaba, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heisenberg.
We've been informed that Kaba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Heisenberg lands an elbow inside.
Kaba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heisenberg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Heisenberg lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Heisenberg. #CUT#
That has opened up Tomiichi Kaba's cut even more.
Heisenberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Heisenberg avoiding damage as Kaba throws knees to the body.
Kaba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heisenberg throws an elbow that misses.
Heisenberg blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heisenberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heisenberg lands an elbow just above Kaba 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Tomiichi Kaba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaba pushes off an throws an elbow but Heisenberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaba dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Kaba blocks the elbow strike.
Kaba blocks an elbow strike.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Heisenberg lands a nice elbow.
Kaba missing with knees to the body.
Kaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaba blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaba's brow.
Kaba blocks an elbow strike.
Kaba tries to land a knee to the head but Heisenberg blocks with his arms.
Heisenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Tomiichi Kaba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Heisenberg dodges an elbow strike from Kaba.
Kaba 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.
Walter Heisenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomiichi Kaba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heisenberg tries to clinch up.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heisenberg lands a brutal head kick. Kaba looks out on his feet and Heisenberg throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Walter Heisenberg!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 14
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaba throws the left hand but Neil avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Neil looking to score a takedown here. Kaba is defending well but Neil drives through and ends up in Kaba's guard.
Kaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neil is pushing down on Kaba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaba is fighting to maintain full guard but Neil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaba gets full guard.
Neil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neil seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaba for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there. #T1#
Neil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neil's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaba is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kaba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #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.
Kaba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neil tries to get out of the position.
Kaba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neil is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Neil is working an open guard so Kaba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kaba misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Neil misses.
Neil cracks Kaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomiichi Kaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A solid body kick from Neil.
Luke Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaba.
Kaba connects with a jab.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaba is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaba is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Neil seems content to control.
Kaba missing with punches from the bottom.
Kaba is looking to improve his position.
Neil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Kaba is looking to improve his position.
Kaba gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaba keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
Kaba keeping full guard, as Neil tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neil's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Neil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Neil both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Tomiichi Kaba has been cut.
Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaba 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.
Kaba misses with a low kick. #TD#
Neil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaba is looking to regain half guard here but Neil keeps moving and retains side control.
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaba keeps working.
Kaba stops Neil from passing to mount.
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Kaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaba gets back to half guard.#T1#
Neil is stalling here. Kaba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Neil seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kaba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Kaba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Neil throws a right hand that Kaba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaba also avoids with ease.
Neil throws a combination. Kaba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neil throws a series of punches but Kaba moves out of range.
We've been told by Neil's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neil checks a low kick from Kaba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaba.
Kaba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neil.
Neil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Neil swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaba.
Kaba misses with the body kick#TD#
and Neil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaba's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaba's head.
Kaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Neil postures up.
Neil content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaba wants to land a leg kick but Neil is out of range.
Neil is looking to counter punch.
Kaba dodges the punch combination from Neil.
A low kick from Kaba misses
and Kaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Neil gets a double leg takedown into Kaba's guard.
Neil looking to sit in guard and control but Kaba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU2#
Kaba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Luke Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Neil avoids the head kick by Kaba.
#TD#
Neil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Kaba kicks off Neil and gets to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Neil.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaba counters with a body kick.
Kaba misses with a body kick.
Kaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaba throws a lazy head kick
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaba tries to clinch up.#TD#
Neil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomiichi Kaba's cut.
That's time! 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##TD#
Neil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaba was covering up waiting for the punch and Neil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kaba preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is looking to stand up but Kaba isn't so interested in that idea.
Neil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kaba wants to stand and escape but instead Neil has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Neil preventing the sweep.
Neil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaba wants to sweep here but Neil controlling him for the moment.
Tomiichi Kaba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neil sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neil landing with the ground and pound.
Neil sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kaba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil works over Kaba's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Neil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neil wants to control but Kaba is keeping him busy.
Kaba can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neil trying to control the position but Kaba is working away. #SUB#
Neil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tomiichi Kaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaba tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neil 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Neil!
Luke Neil 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 Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaba tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Gunn shoots in but Kaba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gunn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaba's half guard.#ES2#
Kaba manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Kaba tries to sprawl but Gunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaba won't allow Gunn to pass to mount.
Kaba tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gunn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaba is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kaba is trying to control Gunn's posture. Gunn takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kaba! Gunn is rotating here... this could be the end... Kaba is out! Gunn has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Gunn!
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