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Event:
Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
Chu shoots in for a takedown but Van Horn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Horn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Van Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chu has his takedown stuffed
and Chu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Chu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chu continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Chu.
A little jabbing left from Van Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Horn dives in and grabs Chu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chu pushes down on Van Horn's head and hops out.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Van Horn.
Chu blocks a head kick by Van Horn.
Chu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Horn stuffs the takedown attempt from Chu. Chu gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Chu tries to sprawl out of it but Van Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chu tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Van Horn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Chu pushes Van Horn off and gets back to his feet.
Van Horn fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
No luck for Chu with that takedown attempt.
Van Horn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chu as he jumps to the side.
Van Horn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chu.
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Horn defends well and Chu ends up having to push Van Horn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Van Horn tries to counter it with a takedown but Chu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chu is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Van Horn moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Van Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Van Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Chu as Van Horn shoots in.#CL2#
Van Horn clinches. #BC2#
Van Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Van Horn closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Horn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Horn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chu pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chu shoots in for a double leg but Van Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Horn connects with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Van Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chu uses from the top position.
Chu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Horn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chu has gone for a leg lock! Van Horn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chu's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Horn pushes down on Chu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Van Horn dominated that round.
That's time! Chu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Horn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chu dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chu tries to clinch but Van Horn moves out of range.
Chu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Horn feints the counter takedown.
Van Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chu.
Chu dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Horn defends well and Chu ends up having to push Van Horn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chu doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chu defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Horn. Chu shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Van Horn pushes Chu up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Horn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Horn lands a shot to the body.
Chu letting Van Horn take a breather here.
Chu is looking for a takedown.#T2#
The referee calls for Van Horn to work.
#TD2#
Van Horn pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Chu stands up from Van Horn's guard - Chu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Chu, which made it look bad.
Karl Van Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Van Horn rushes Chu and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Horn manages to break the clinch.
Van Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chu shoots and misses
and Van Horn counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu fails with the takedown
and Van Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chu slips a jab and a cross from Van Horn.
Chu avoids the head kick by Van Horn.
Some wild striking there from Van Horn.
As Van Horn looks to move away, Chu throws a big counter combo but Van Horn just gets out of the way.
Chu wants to clinch.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Horn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Van Horn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chu's head.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Van Horn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Horn stuffs the takedown.
Van Horn misses with the combination.
Chu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Horn.#CL2#
Van Horn forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Chu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Horn.
Van Horn jumps guard but Chu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Van Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chu doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Horn circles away.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chu as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chu is defended easily by Van Horn.
Chu fails to land the takedown.
Van Horn throws a counter combo.
Eladio Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Horn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chu tries to pull guard but Van Horn holds him up against the cage and eventually Chu drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Van Horn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karl Van Horn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Chu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Horn is just out of range.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Chu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chu continues to drive forward.
Chu lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Chu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Horn.
Van Horn tries to clinch up.
Chu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Horn pinned against the cage. Van Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chu fails to land the takedown.
Van Horn moves out of range as Chu throws a body kick.
Van Horn darts in looking for a takedown but Chu gets double underhooks and turns Van Horn into the cage. #CL2#
Van Horn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Van Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Horn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chu but Chu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Chu. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Chu lands with a nice combination. Van Horn backs away looking to recover.
Van Horn throws a jab but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Horn but Van Horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Van Horn rushes Chu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2#
Van Horn decides to pull guard.
Chu forces his way into half guard.
Van Horn is not content to let Chu control the position.
Van Horn wants to get back to full guard but Chu has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chu controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Van Horn.
Well Van Horn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Van Horn! |
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Event:
Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Chu throws a sloppy head kick and Camden moves out of range easily.
Camden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eladio Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camden circles away.#CL2#
Camden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chu, pushing him back against the cage.
Camden leaning against his opponent.
Chu letting Camden take a breather here.
Chu tries to stall but Camden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Chu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Camden forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Camden lands a knee to the body.
Chu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
Camden lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Camden pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Camden managing to control the position.
Camden keeping moving, preventing Chu from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Camden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Camden pulls Chu into guard.
Camden pulls Chu in close to prevent any damage.
Chu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chu working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Camden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Camden forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Camden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Chu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chu's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Eladio Chu has been cut.
Chu is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Chu in his tracks for a moment.
Camden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camden can turn it around.#T3#
Chu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Camden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Camden moves into range and clinches up with Chu.
Camden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chu tries to break free but Camden pushes him back against the cage.
Camden lands a nice knee to the body.
Chu is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Camden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Camden takes the fight into the clinch.
Camden effectively controlling the action here.
Camden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Camden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden.
#BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Camden has managed to clinch.
Camden digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Camden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Camden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
That's time! Chu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden tries to land a knee to the head but Chu blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch.
Camden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
Camden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eladio Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chu is defended easily by Camden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Camden. No joy for Chu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camden lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Camden lands a takedown into guard.
Chu wants to get back to his feet but Camden passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Camden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chu! #SUB2#
Camden has control of Chu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camden controlling his opponent. #T2##SU2#
Camden stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Camden takes the fight into the clinch.
Chu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camden blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Camden.
Chu takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is getting worse.
Camden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chu's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Camden jumps into guard, dragging Chu to the mat.
Chu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camden on the ground.
Camden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camden controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Camden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camden advances to half guard.
Camden trying to control the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Camden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chu is just riding it out for now. Camden eventually gives up the hold.
Camden prevents Chu from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chu!
Camden controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Camden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Chu.
Chu throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Camden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camden working Chu over with knees to the body.
Camden lands an elbow inside.
Camden lands a body shot.
Jaco Camden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camden is working Chu over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden.
A left hand lands to the body for Camden.
Camden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Camden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chu uses from the top position. #T1#
Camden is pulling down on Chu's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Camden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chu defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camden holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camden is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Camden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Camden stands up from Chu's guard - Camden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camden misses with a double jab.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu is looking for a counter combo.
Camden fails with a takedown attempt.
Chu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD2#
Camden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camden lands in his opponent's guard.
Chu is looking to stand back up but Camden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chu. #REVR#
Camden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Camden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaco Camden!
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Event:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Chu against the cage.
Chu wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Boxer has picked Chu up - he's going for a ride! Boxer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boxer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boxer stalling.
Boxer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boxer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chu is looking to get back to full guard here but Boxer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chu is trying to work for a sweep but Boxer has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Boxer has hold of Chu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boxer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boxer landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Chu is looking to improve his position but Boxer isn't that keen on the idea.
Boxer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxer lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Boxer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boxer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boxer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Boxer working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eladio Chu has been cut.
Boxer landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Boxer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chu is surviving well by controlling Boxer's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Boxer is working for a guillotine from mount but Chu frees his head quite easily.
Chu taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is getting worse.
Boxer controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Boxer with shots to the head and body - Chu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boxer controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Boxer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Boxer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Chu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxer tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Boxer has hold of one of Chu's legs. Chu is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxer is looking to stand up but Chu won't let him.
Boxer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boxer is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boxer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boxer lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Boxer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chu controls his leg.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer prevents Chu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boxer seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxer working over Chu with some ground and pound. Chu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chu taking some punishment here, with Boxer in his half guard.
Boxer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eladio Chu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Boxer!
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