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Event:
CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. LaFleur is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A frustrated look appears on LaFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch. LaFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson . #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LaFleur is landing a low percentage of strikes. Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. LaFleur throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFleur is looking for a counter combo. Johnson scores with a body shot.
LaFleur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight. LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch combination from LaFleur misses. LaFleur tries to land a body kick and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! LaFleur throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. LaFleur closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and LaFleur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson . Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Johnson throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease. LaFleur avoids the body shot from Johnson .
Johnson swings for the body but LaFleur moves out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaFleur rather than just go for the knockout. LaFleur throws a big shot that misses. LaFleur misses with a wild combination.
LaFleur misses with a leg kick and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#LaFleur is rocked! Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
LaFleur is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! LaFleur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson misses the jab. Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
LaFleur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily. Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Oh LaFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. LaFleur seems to have got his legs back now. LaFleur connects with a solid leg kick. Johnson avoids the body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson drops LaFleur with a straight right hand, right on the button! Johnson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Johnson ! A determined Noah Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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CMMA 27 Blacksea vs Penn
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LaFleur stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# LaFleur pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch. LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position. LaFleur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaFleur's efforts to push away. Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but LaFleur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for LaFleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from LaFleur. Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaFleur tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaFleur to the ground. LaFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. LaFleur throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by LaFleur, which made it look bad. #T1# LaFleur loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch. Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaFleur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# LaFleur rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat. Gracie is looking for a takedown.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. LaFleur has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
LaFleur is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. #CL2# LaFleur clinches. #T2# Gracie can't get the takedown.
LaFleur tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Gracie's body. Gracie tries to clinch there but LaFleur circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# LaFleur clinches with his opponent.
LaFleur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily. Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but LaFleur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaFleur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2# LaFleur instigates a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. LaFleur is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFleur down to the mat. LaFleur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. LaFleur throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# LaFleur has managed to clinch.
#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gracie goes for a double leg but LaFleur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LaFleur continues to drive forward.#CL2# LaFleur clinches with his opponent.
Gracie prevents a body shot from LaFleur. #BC2# LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by LaFleur. LaFleur stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4##CL2# LaFleur drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. LaFleur misses with a few strikes there.
LaFleur connects with a leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LaFleur swinging wildly here.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Gracie tries for a takedown but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. LaFleur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gracie slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way. Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Thud! ouch! good body kick from LaFleur - that will leave a mark!
#CL2# LaFleur moves into the clinch.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaFleur's guard. LaFleur is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea. Gracie is fighting to break LaFleur's control of his arms but LaFleur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! LaFleur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFleur manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into LaFleur's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie prevents LaFleur from getting back to his feet. LaFleur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. LaFleur wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. Gracie won't allow LaFleur to sweep him here. LaFleur is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown and LaFleur counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt. LaFleur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# LaFleur gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. LaFleur manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. LaFleur is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LaFleur defends well and Gracie ends up having to push LaFleur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# LaFleur has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaFleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFleur.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - LaFleur had a free shot at his head there. LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. LaFleur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2# LaFleur rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. LaFleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2# LaFleur moves into the clinch successfully.
LaFleur is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaFleur leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie. Gracie tries for a takedown but LaFleur manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. LaFleur throws a nice inside leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie. Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. As Gracie backs off LaFleur throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all. Royler Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# LaFleur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position. LaFleur scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie blocking some punches.
#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. LaFleur lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily. 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! Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. LaFleur scores with a jab to the jaw. LaFleur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. LaFleur connects with a leg kick. LaFleur sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as LaFleur tries to tie him up. Ricky LaFleur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2# LaFleur clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage. LaFleur tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage. LaFleur gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaFleur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. LaFleur lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.#T1##CL2# LaFleur darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. LaFleur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaFleur stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A good leg kick by LaFleur. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. LaFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFleur closes the distance and lands a one-two. A low kick lands for LaFleur.
LaFleur leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# LaFleur rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
#T2# A punch combination from LaFleur misses. Jab by LaFleur.#CL2# LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie. Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFleur is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position. LaFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# LaFleur moves into the clinch. LaFleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. LaFleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.#T3# LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaFleur is stalling here.
Gracie looking for a takedown. Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaFleur pulls his leg out and moves away.
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
LaFleur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# LaFleur rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage. Gracie is working for takedown but LaFleur is calmly controlling the position for now. Gracie keeps control of LaFleur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2# LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# LaFleur closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#BC2# LaFleur manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# LaFleur forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie. Ricky LaFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# LaFleur drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
LaFleur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFleur can't break the clinch.
#BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots and misses and LaFleur counters with a nice kick to the body. Royler Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! LaFleur tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got LaFleur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky LaFleur! |
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Event:
CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. LaFleur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2# LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Eckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been hearing reports that Eckson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A nice inside leg kick there by LaFleur. That's going to slow Eckson down. LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range. A punch combination from Eckson misses. LaFleur throws a combination. Eckson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. LaFleur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fight stays on the outside here - Eckson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily. #CL# Eckson drives through and clinches with LaFleur against the cage.
#TD# Eckson manages to pull guard.
#SU2# Eckson is working an open guard so LaFleur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eckson showed some decent athleticism there. LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1# Eckson wants to pass to mount but LaFleur is defending the position. LaFleur is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. LaFleur is concentrating on defense, preventing Eckson from advancing position. LaFleur is trying to control but can't.
#SU# Eckson decides to stand and escape the position. Eckson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaFleur circles away.#CL2# Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch. Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur has him pressed against the cage. LaFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Eckson has double underhooks. #BC# Eckson breaks the clinch.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that both miss. LaFleur misses with a few strikes there.
Eckson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaFleur pinned against the cage. LaFleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range. Eckson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. LaFleur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LaFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands. As LaFleur looks to move away, Eckson throws a big counter combo but LaFleur just gets out of the way. LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur throws a one two combo.
Eckson darts in looking for a takedown but LaFleur gets double underhooks and turns Eckson into the cage. Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. LaFleur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eckson backs up against the cage.
LaFleur misses with a double jab
and Eckson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Eckson shoots for a double leg takedown but LaFleur sprawls well. He's pushed Eckson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4# Eckson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaFleur is fending him off so far but Eckson persists. Nope, LaFleur circles away and we're back to standing. Eckson is breathing heavily. LaFleur throws a right hand that Eckson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eckson also avoids with ease. LaFleur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eckson in his tracks. LaFleur cracks Eckson with a right hand to the side of the head. Eckson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2# Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch. LaFleur lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2# LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eckson wants to clinch up but LaFleur keeps it at a distance.#CL2# LaFleur pushes Eckson up against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Eckson to work.
#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch.
#CL2# LaFleur has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur 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# LaFleur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Eckson looks for a takedown but LaFleur sprawls well. Eckson shoots in and drives through. LaFleur sprawls well. LaFleur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. LaFleur tries to bum rush Eckson with a series of wild strikes but Eckson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a head kick but Eckson moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Eckson lands a slapping body shot.
LaFleur is looking to clinch. Eckson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaFleur tries to clinch there but Eckson circles away.
LaFleur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eckson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# LaFleur instigates a clinch. Eckson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaFleur's efforts to push away.#T1# Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left hand lands to the body for Eckson.
Eckson is trying to drag LaFleur to the mat but LaFleur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there.#TD# Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into LaFleur's guard. LaFleur trying to control the position.
LaFleur managing to control the position. #T2# Eckson preventing the sweep. LaFleur has his hands on Eckson's head, controlling the position. Eckson postures up in LaFleur's guard and throws a big left but LaFleur blocks it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. LaFleur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Eckson wants the takedown. LaFleur is fighting it off but Eckson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaFleur's guard against the cage.#ES2# LaFleur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eckson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. LaFleur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Eckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Eckson looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well. LaFleur unleashes a big counter combination but Eckson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Eckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A left lands for Eckson. LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur. This has been an exciting period of action! LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
Eckson throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease. #T4##CL# Eckson gets in close and instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on LaFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch. Eckson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eckson swats him away and circles back towards the center. LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur.#CL# Eckson has closed the distance and engaged LaFleur in a clinch.
Eckson is stalling here.
Eckson jumps guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. LaFleur wants to break free but Eckson has control.
LaFleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eckson has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Eckson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Eckson avoids the head kick by LaFleur.
Eckson tries to clinch but LaFleur moves out of range. Eckson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away. Eckson is looking to clinch but LaFleur is avoiding it.
Eckson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Eckson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaFleur as he avoids it easily. LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eckson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily. Eckson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. LaFleur lands a jab-cross combination. Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur.#T1# Eckson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaFleur avoids it really well and circles away. Eckson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Eckson. Eckson throws a head kick that misses. Eckson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Eckson shoots in for a double leg but LaFleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Eckson backing away here, and LaFleur unleashes a leg kick that just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Eckson tries for a takedown but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. LaFleur lands with a slapping head kick. LaFleur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Eckson connects with a looping right hand.
LaFleur misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! LaFleur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there. LaFleur scoring well with a low kick there.
LaFleur wants to clinch. Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ricky LaFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup. Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
Mbownka Eckson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. LaFleur with the inside leg kick. #TD# LaFleur gets caught flat footed, as Eckson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. LaFleur has control of Eckson's left arm, preventing Eckson from doing any damage. LaFleur is continuing to stall.#T3# LaFleur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Eckson manages to pass to side control. Eckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. LaFleur manages to regain full guard. Nice work. LaFleur has Eckson pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Eckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Eckson trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eckson won't allow LaFleur to sweep him here. Ricky LaFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Eckson trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# LaFleur moves into the clinch. LaFleur is trying to break free. Mbownka Eckson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eckson goes for a takedown attempt but LaFleur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got LaFleur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky LaFleur! |
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Event:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adefemi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# Adefemi pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch. LaFleur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adefemi lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFleur backwards. A hook to the body from Adefemi.
#BC# LaFleur manages to break the clinch.
Adefemi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily. LaFleur slips under a jab. Adefemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
Adefemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. LaFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adefemi throws a big shot that misses. A combination from LaFleur does no damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adefemi digs a good body shot into LaFleur's ribs. Adefemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adefemi misses with an uppercut. LaFleur ducks right into an uppercut from Adefemi. LaFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It seemed like Adefemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##CL# LaFleur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adefemi, pushing him back against the cage. Adefemi has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range. LaFleur has had enough of the clinch but Adefemi keeps him there for the moment. Adefemi lands a body punch. LaFleur is breathing heavily. LaFleur takes a shot to the head. Adefemi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaFleur. Adefemi lands with a light punch inside. Adefemi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adefemi lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adefemi. A shot in the inside from Adefemi. A body shot lands from Adefemi.
Good body shot from Adefemi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adefemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#LaFleur is rocked! Adefemi scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh LaFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Adefemi misses with some punches.
LaFleur blocking some punches.
LaFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adefemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adefemi swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Adefemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Adefemi. LaFleur falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Adefemi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
CMMA Adams Vs Oliveira
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1# LaFleur blocks a jab. LaFleur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. LaFleur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. LaFleur tries to clinch but Kreuger moves out of range. LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreuger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreuger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kreuger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreuger moves away. Kreuger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kreuger dodges the punch combination from LaFleur.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Kreuger's body. Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaFleur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreuger is out of range. LaFleur throws a body punch but Kreuger moves out of range. Kreuger moves out of range of the leg kick from LaFleur. LaFleur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kreuger. And Kreuger tries to counter it with a takedown but LaFleur pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Kreuger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily. LaFleur attempts a counter takedown but Kreuger avoids it well and moves away. LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily. LaFleur scores with a head kick. Kreuger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kreuger blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Kreuger dives in and scores a takedown into LaFleur's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kreuger throws an elbow that misses. LaFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreuger's guard. Nice move by LaFleur!#REVR# Kreuger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kreuger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaFleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kreuger controlling the position. Kreuger has a closed guard, preventing LaFleur from standing up. Kreuger is controlling LaFleur's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kreuger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Kreuger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. LaFleur trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kreuger's guard. LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kreuger looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there. LaFleur wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3# LaFleur won't allow Kreuger to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kreuger throws out a loose jab but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# LaFleur rushes Kreuger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. LaFleur stalling in the clinch but Kreuger improves position. LaFleur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaFleur working hard to break the clinch. LaFleur working hard to break the clinch. LaFleur misses with a knee to the head. LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Kreuger managing to block the knees to the body from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling the position. Kreuger has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range. LaFleur prevents the takedown attempt.
Kreuger tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Kreuger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kreuger manages to end up in side control. LaFleur taking a bit of punishment here - Kreuger scoring with strikes. Kreuger working the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kreuger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kreuger lands a nice forearm strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Kreuger working the head with strikes. #ROC2# LaFleur is rocked! LaFleur is breathing heavily. Kreuger cracks LaFleur with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kreuger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LaFleur is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kreuger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger! Zane Kreuger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# LaFleur blocks a head kick by Sauve.
Sauve throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaFleur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sauve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from LaFleur. Those never looked like landing. Sauve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sauve throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur throws a counter combo. Sauve throws a head kick that misses. Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. LaFleur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sauve's head backwards. Sauve scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Sauve scores with a slapping inside leg kick. LaFleur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. LaFleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFleur throws a leg kick that misses. Sauve lands a head kick!
Sauve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# A head kick misses from Sauve. Sauve sets himself, and LaFleur steps forward looking for the clinch! Sauve avoids it this time. LaFleur throws a leg kick but Sauve moved away. LaFleur throws a leg kick that misses. Sauve fails to land with a series of punches.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Sauve moves out of range easily. Left hook, right uppercut from LaFleur. Butch Sauve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sauve throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and LaFleur counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
LaFleur connects with a right hand. Sauve shakes it off. Sauve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaFleur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sauve.#CL2# LaFleur clinches with his opponent.
Sauve tries a knee to the head but LaFleur blocks it.
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!#BC# Sauve manages to break the clinch.
LaFleur looks to land a combination but Sauve avoids it well. Sauve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Sauve throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
Sauve is breathing heavily. A big left from LaFleur misses. Sauve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LaFleur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sauve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And LaFleur tries to counter it with a takedown but Sauve pushes his down on his head and steps out. A head kick misses from Sauve. LaFleur avoids the head kick by Sauve.
LaFleur throws a solid leg kick but Sauve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaFleur. LaFleur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaFleur duly obliges. #CL2# LaFleur takes the fight into the clinch. Sauve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# LaFleur breaks the clinch.
LaFleur dodges the punch combination from Sauve.
#T3# LaFleur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. LaFleur circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sauve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. LaFleur swats away the attempt to clinch by Sauve. LaFleur misses with a hook. Sauve ducked under it nicely. Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Sauve. LaFleur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sauve is able to avoid easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Sauve looks like he's thinking about clinching though. LaFleur throws out a loose jab but Sauve uses good head movement to avoid it. Sauve tries to counter with a takedown but LaFleur is quick to defend against it. LaFleur throws a low kick, looking for Sauve's leg but Sauve calmly moves out of range. #T4# LaFleur misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Sauve. Sauve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Sauve moves into the clinch successfully.
LaFleur has Sauve pushed against the cage. LaFleur misses with some punches.
LaFleur leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sauve tries to break free but LaFleur pushes him back against the cage. LaFleur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sauve's elbow. Sauve lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Sauve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. LaFleur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sauve is out of range. LaFleur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sauve eats them both and turns towards LaFleur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. LaFleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Sauve fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that Sauve avoids nicely. Sauve avoids the head kick by LaFleur.
A clash of legs there as Sauve blocks the low kick. Sauve throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleur moves out of range easily. Sauve misses with a two punch combination.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sauve goes for a high kick. It partially lands. LaFleur darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sauve blocks a low kick nicely. Sauve changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Sauve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFleur. Sauve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. LaFleur is breathing heavily. LaFleur misses with the combination.
#T1# Sauve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sauve lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaFleur takes a step back to recover. LaFleur takes a kick to the side of the head. Sauve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sauve throws a head kick that misses. Sauve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away. LaFleur throws the kick towards the body but Sauve avoids it.#CL2# LaFleur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Sauve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - LaFleur looks like he's thinking about clinching though. LaFleur tries to clinch there but Sauve circles away.
Sauve connects with a high kick. #ROC# LaFleur is rocked! Sauve feints a jab and as LaFleur dips his head, Sauve unleashes a brutal head kick that catches LaFleur right on the jaw! Timbeeer! LaFleur falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sauve smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Sauve! Butch Sauve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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