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Event:
FFS 23: Cocoa
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tuati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiden. Aiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Aiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuati is looking to counter punch. Aiden misses with a wild combination.
Tuati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tuati throws a front kick that sends Aiden stumbling back into the ropes. Aiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiden throws a head kick that misses. Aiden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuati. Tuati obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiden misses with a head kick.
Tuati seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Tuati wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tuati scores with a body shot.
Aiden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Aiden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aiden throws a hook but Tuati avoids it easily. Tuati slips under a jab from Aiden. Aiden throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like James Tuati has been cut. Aiden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Aiden throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aiden throws a head kick that misses. A big right from Aiden misses. #T1# Tuati lands a really nice looking cross but Aiden seems unphased.
Aiden throws a head kick but Tuati moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuati. Tuati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiden throws a leg kick that misses. Aiden misses with a body shot.
Tuati with a jab. Aiden throws a sloppy head kick and Tuati moves out of range easily. Aiden with a nice calf kick. Tuati scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Aiden throws a head kick but Tuati moves out of range.
Aiden walks into a left hand. Aiden scores with a head kick. Tuati tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. 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! Tuati lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aiden backs up against the ropes.
Aiden throws a body shot but no joy. Tuati throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tuati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A left and a right from Tuati both land. Nice combination. #T2# A punch lands to the side of Aiden 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tuati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiden throws out the jab. Tuati's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Aiden misses with an uppercut. Aiden throws a sloppy head kick and Tuati moves out of range easily. Aiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Aiden throws the kick towards the body but Tuati avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tuati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Aiden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tuati lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Tuati has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Aiden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aiden throws a shot from downtown. Tuati moves away and avoids it. Tuati throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Tuati. Those never looked like landing. Tuati fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Tuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! James Tuati showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tuati 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tuati! James Tuati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FFS 15: Opa-Locka
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Ukkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Aiden, which made it look bad. Aiden throws an overhand right that lands on Ukkonen's shoulder, as Ukkonen tries to avoid the shot. Ukkonen ducks under a wild hook from Aiden. Aiden sizes up Ukkonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Aiden stuffs the takedown. Aiden missing with a left hand there. Ukkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ukkonen lands a right hook to the body.
Ukkonen fails with a takedown attempt. Armie Aiden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Ukkonen. Aiden tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aiden looks to land a left hand but Ukkonen moved out of range nicely. Aiden digs a good hook to Ukkonen's body.
Ukkonen misses with a straight left. Aiden throws a head kick but Ukkonen moves out of range.
Aiden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukkonen in his tracks. #T1# Ukkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiden. Armie Aiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, jab by Ukkonen - just one landing. Aiden with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tauno Ukkonen has been cut. Ukkonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Aiden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aiden is looking to slow Ukkonen down with leg kicks. Aiden tests Ukkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Aiden takes a body punch but keeps moving. Aiden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aiden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukkonen's head. Ukkonen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aiden swings for the body but Ukkonen moves out of range.
Ukkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Aiden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# Aiden throws a lazy body kick and Ukkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ukkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Aiden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ukkonen's head. Ukkonen defending well as Aiden loads up on a big left hand. Ukkonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Aiden looks to land a right hand but Ukkonen moved out of range. A nice side step and Ukkonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Aiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkonen. Ukkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ukkonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Aiden digs a good body shot into Ukkonen's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aiden throws a head kick but Ukkonen moves out of range.
Ukkonen goes for a double leg but Aiden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Aiden continues to drive forward. Aiden takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Armie Aiden showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aiden 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armie Aiden! |
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Event:
FFS 6: Bunnell
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Haram lands a jab to the head.
Haram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiden.
Haram throws out a counter right but Aiden avoids it with no problem. We've been told by Aiden's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Aiden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haram. Haram scores with a hook to the body. Aiden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Aiden thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick by Aiden misses letting Haram counter with a right hand. #KD# Aiden lands a big head kick that sends Haram tumbling to the mat! Aiden takes a step backwards and waves Haram back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Haram is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Abubakar Haram has been cut. 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! Aiden throws a head kick that misses. Haram is still on wobbly legs! Can Aiden finish him? Aiden missing with a left hand there. Haram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aiden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haram. Aiden throws a big shot that misses. Haram looks like he wants to counter punch here. Aiden throws a head kick that misses and Haram counters with a stiff right hand. Aiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aiden missing with a left hand there. Haram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aiden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haram now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Aiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Aiden throws an overhand right that lands on Haram's shoulder, as Haram tries to avoid the shot. Haram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Haram seems to have recovered his senses. Aiden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haram slips a straight right by Aiden. Aiden misses with a left hand #CL2# and Haram counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Haram can't find room to land a body shot as Aiden controls the action.
Haram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Aiden manages to pull guard.
#T1# Aiden 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. Haram trying to control the position from guard on top but Aiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Haram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aiden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Aiden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haram doesn't defend quickly enough and Aiden has managed to lock this one up! Can Haram escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aiden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armie Aiden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020 |
#R1# Barbaro moves out of range of the body kick. Barbaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Aiden gets tackled into the cage by Barbaro. Barbaro maintains the clinch. Barbaro scores with a shot to the side of Aiden's head. Aiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbaro won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aiden. Barbaro misses with a body punch.
Barbaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A hook to the body from Barbaro.
Nice body punch from Barbaro. Good body shot from Barbaro.
Barbaro cracks Aiden with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbaro lands with a left to the head. Aiden takes a shot to the head. Barbaro lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barbaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Aiden backwards. Aiden blocks a body shot from Barbaro. #T1# Aiden misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Barbaro scores with a nice short uppercut. Barbaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aiden jumps guard but Barbaro stands there with Aiden around his waist. Aiden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbaro. Aiden is trying to pull guard but Barbaro has him pressed against the cage. Barbaro presses Aiden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barbaro blocks an uppercut.
Barbaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barbaro digs a right hand underneath Aiden's ribcage. Aiden let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Barbaro - that landed with a thud.
Barbaro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Aiden is trying to break the clinch but Barbaro has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Barbaro.
Aiden tries to circle away but Barbaro has him pinned against the cage.#T2# A short left from Barbaro. Barbaro lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! A nice right hand lands inside from Barbaro. Barbaro digs a right hand into Aiden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aiden's gas tank. Aiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbaro has him pressed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbaro. Aiden working hard to break the clinch. Barbaro lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbaro. Barbaro lands a nice uppercut. Aiden has had enough of the clinch but Barbaro keeps him there for the moment. Barbaro cracks Aiden with a nice body shot. Barbaro lands a nice shot to the body. Aiden looks winded! Barbaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aidens head. Still in the clinch, Barbaro scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD# Barbaro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3# Barbaro 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 Aiden's shoulder. That is not cool. Aiden struggling a bit here. Barbaro staying calm. Barbaro wants to control but Aiden is keeping him busy. Aiden tries to buck Barbaro off but Barbaro is having none of it.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Aiden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbaro is controlling him well.#SU# Barbaro decides to stand back up. #CL# Barbaro forces Aiden back against the cage and clinches. Aiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbaro controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbaro.
Aiden tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Joe Barbaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armie Aiden. Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbaro has double underhooks. Aiden tries to break the clinch but Barbaro is controlling the position. Barbaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aiden backwards. Barbaro lands a shoulder strike. Barbaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barbaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Barbaro dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Barbaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Aiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barbaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aiden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL# Barbaro moves into the clinch. Aiden is trying to break the clinch but Barbaro is controlling him. Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Aiden controls the action.
Joe Barbaro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barbaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aidens head. Aiden takes a shot to the head. Aiden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbaro pulls him back up using the underhooks. Still in the clinch, Barbaro scores with a nice short uppercut. Barbaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aiden can do to turn this around? Aiden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Barbaro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Aiden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Aiden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbaro is aware though and is defending well. Aiden is breathing heavily.#T1# Barbaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aiden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aiden is looking to stand up but Barbaro isn't so interested in that idea. Aiden keeping moving, preventing Barbaro from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Aiden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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. Barbaro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Aiden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbaro defends it easily. Barbaro preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barbaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Aiden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbaro defends it easily.#T3# Aiden wants to control the position but Barbaro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Barbaro trying to control from half guard but Aiden is working away. Barbaro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Barbaro lands a head shot.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barbaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aiden 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 Barbaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Aiden avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Barbaro pushes Aiden up against the cage in a clinch. Barbaro lands a right hand. A nice left hand lands by Barbaro.
A short left from Barbaro. Barbaro scores with a shot to the side of Aiden's head. A shot in the inside from Barbaro. Barbaro tries to work over Aiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barbaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aiden backwards. Aiden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbaro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Barbaro dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Aiden tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Barbaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbaro pushes Aiden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Barbaro breaks from the clinch.
Barbaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Barbaro has Aiden up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbaro digs a right hand into Aiden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aiden's gas tank. Barbaro scores with a nice hook to the head. Barbaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aiden backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Barbaro.
Aiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Barbaro scores with a shot to the side of Aiden's head. Barbaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# Aiden is rocked! Barbaro pushes Aiden against the cage. Barbaro is working some dirty boxing. Barbaro pushes off with a quick right hook! Aiden goes down! Aiden tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barbaro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Barbaro!
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