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Event:
RRFC 48: Gunn vs Mitchell
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Pinales feints and as Palmer raises his hands in defense, Pinales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinales is one step ahead there.
Pinales slips nicely into half guard.
Palmer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palmer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palmer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palmer! #REVB#
Palmer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pinales's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palmer in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Pinales gets back to half guard.
Palmer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Palmer working over Pinales with some ground and pound. Pinales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinales's head.
Palmer tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Pinales dodges it nicely.
Pinales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Palmer works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Palmer.
Palmer working Pinales over with strikes here. #CUT2#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.#SUB2#
Palmer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pinales is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pinales and Palmer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer wants to stand but Pinales is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Palmer goes for a double leg but Pinales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinales continues to drive forward.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Palmer! #SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palmer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pinales but great work by Palmer.
Pinales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palmer off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palmer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palmer for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a choke. Palmer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Palmer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer pushing down on Pinales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Palmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Palmer there. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Pinales's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.
Palmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinales defending well though. #SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Palmer. #T2##SUB2#
Palmer seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer. #T3##SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Palmer wants to stand but Pinales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Palmer winds up and cracks Pinales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palmer misses with a head shot. Pinales uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #T4#
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinales's head.
Palmer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Palmer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pinales has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Palmer manages to get his head free but now Pinales has transitioned to an armbar! Palmer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pinales! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denzel Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Palmer looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Palmer drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal controlling the position.
Palmer postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
Palmer won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer 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.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.#ES2#
Masvidal has his feet on Palmer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Masvidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer throws a leg kick
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer fails to land the takedown.
Masvidal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Palmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Masvidal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palmer cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Masvidal won't allow Palmer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.
Masvidal 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.#SUB#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masvidal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Masvidal trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masvidal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masvidal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masvidal cracks Palmer with a good jab.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Palmer tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Palmer misses with the ground and pound.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Denzel Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Masvidal 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.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up but Palmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masvidal.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer. #T2#
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masvidal is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Masvidal won't let him. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Palmer from standing up.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Palmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Masvidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Masvidal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palmer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Palmer pulls Masvidal into guard.
#SUB#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Masvidal pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masvidal controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Masvidal gets to his feet - Palmer follows without any prompting.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal has his hands on Palmer's head, controlling the position.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Palmer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Palmer gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Palmer thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
Palmer throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masvidal missing with punches from the bottom.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
Masvidal is doing well to control the position and prevent Palmer from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Masvidal kicks off Palmer and gets to his feet. #T1#
Palmer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palmer shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Palmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Palmer is rocked!
Masvidal pounces like a tiger and cracks Palmer with a vicious hook! Palmer is down but not out! Masvidal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Masvidal! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 39
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Queef takes the fight into the clinch.
Queef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queef misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queef.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Palmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Palmer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Queef is trying to keep an underhook but Palmer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Palmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Queef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queef is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer tries to pass to full mount but Queef defends it. #SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Palmer. #T1#
Palmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Queef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Queef is pressing down on Palmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Queef's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Queef looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
#SUB#
Queef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer is working Queef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Palmer cracks Queef with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queef's head.
Palmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer postures up in Queef's guard and throws a big left but Queef blocks it. #SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Queef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Queef has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Palmer distracts Queef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Queef is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Palmer lands a couple of elbows.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Queef has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmer is in close to Queef's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Queef is rocked!
Palmer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Queef covers up, he's hurt! Palmer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Palmer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Palmer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Palmer!
A victorious Denzel Palmer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 32
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zabuza, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Palmer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zabuza on his heels. He'll look to pass Zabuza's guard now, I'm sure.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Zabuza is keeping the position.
Zabuza wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer landing some decent shots from guard.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer stands up over Zabuza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Zabuza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zabuza manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Zabuza's guard.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Zabuza's brow.
Palmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zabuza's head.
Zabuza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Palmer cracks Zabuza with a solid left hand.
Zabuza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zabuza holds on and takes a little breather.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Zabuza blocks nicely.
Palmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zabuza holds on and takes a little breather.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zabuza wants to stand and escape but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palmer 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.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Palmer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zabuza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zabuza controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zabuza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palmer prevents Zabuza from improving his position.
Zabuza looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palmer lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Palmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Palmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Zabuza is trying to get back to full guard.
Zabuza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zabuza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zabuza wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer working Zabuza over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Palmer there.
Palmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zabuza! #SUB#
Palmer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zabuza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Palmer is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Palmer scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Palmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zabuza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmer working the ground and pound. #ES2#
Zabuza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Palmer darts in looking for a takedown but Zabuza gets double underhooks and turns Palmer into the cage. #TD#
Palmer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabuza did well to prevent Palmer getting side control.
Zabuza is doing well to control the position and prevent Palmer from advancing to side control.
Zabuza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zabuza is bucking up trying to escape but Palmer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Palmer landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Palmer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palmer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zabuza defends well and Palmer ends up having to push Zabuza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Zabuza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palmer to the ground. Zabuza is now in Palmer's guard.
Palmer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Palmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palmer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Palmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zabuza's head.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zabuza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Palmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zabuza is breathing heavily.
Zabuza is pulling down on Palmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Palmer, at least for the moment.
Zabuza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Palmer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura but Zabuza is defending well.
Palmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Zabuza's hands, connecting with Zabuza's forehead.
Zabuza taking some punishment here, with Palmer in his half guard.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palmer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palmer cracks Zabuza with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palmer landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Zabuza is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabuza reaches up and holds on to Palmer to control the position.
Zabuza is still in real trouble! Can Palmer finish him?
Zabuza is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zabuza seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Palmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zabuza is looking to get to half guard.
Palmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Palmer has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Zabuza is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Palmer!
Denzel Palmer 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denzel Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylkr lands a front kick.
Taylkr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylkr slips under a jab.
Taylkr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palmer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
Taylkr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylkr.
Palmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer missing with a left hand there. Taylkr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylkr. Taylkr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.#ROC2#
Taylkr is rocked!#T1#
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylkr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylkr.
Oh Taylkr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Taylkr.
Palmer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylkr seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer takes a swing at Taylkr's ribcage but misses.
Taylkr scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmer should have avoided that one.
Palmer throws a right hand that Taylkr ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylkr also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylkr.
Taylkr scores with a nice body kick.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Taylkr.
Palmer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taylkr looks to land a left hand but Palmer moved out of range nicely.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Taylkr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylkr under the eye.#T2#
Palmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylkr circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylkr was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palmer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taylkr - the referee stops the clock and Palmer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taylkr. Palmer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some wild striking there from Taylkr.
Palmer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylkr.
Taylkr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
It looked like Taylkr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a jab.#T3#
Palmer misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Palmer.
Taylkr misses with a low kick.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylkr counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Taylkr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Taylkr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer misses with the combination.
Taylkr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylkr should have avoided that one.
Palmer takes a swing at Taylkr's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylkr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palmer moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylkr.
Taylkr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylkr looks to land a combination. Palmer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taylkr is breathing heavily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer connects with a right hand. Taylkr shakes it off.
Palmer misses with a double jab.
Taylkr throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Taylkr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Taylkr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Palmer and Taylkr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Palmer!
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