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Event:
BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Longchain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Longchain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longchain throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Farquharson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longchain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longchain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longchain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
Longchain misses the jab.
Longchain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Longchain avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Longchain swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longchain circles away quickly and effectively.
Longchain looks for a takedown but Farquharson sprawls well.
Longchain throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longchain. Longchain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farquharson throws a good cross that connects.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquharson connects with a jab.#T2#
Farquharson digs a good hook to Longchain's body.
Farquharson misses with a body shot.
Longchain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longchain looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Longchain shoots in and bounces Farquharson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Longchain throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
Longchain tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T3#
Longchain lands a couple of elbows.
Longchain throwing strikes from guard but Farquharson blocks nicely.
Longchain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Longchain tries to pass.
Farquharson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longchain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longchain is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longchain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longchain won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Longchain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longchain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longchain throwing strikes from guard but Farquharson blocks nicely.
Longchain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longchain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farquharson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longchain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson 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#
A jab from Farquharson does it's job there.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson unleashes a big counter combination but Longchain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Longchain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Longchain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Longchain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain postures up.
#SUB#
Longchain drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Longchain seems to have locked his on tight now - Farquharson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Longchain, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Longchain!
Jim Longchain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Long is looking to clinch but Farquharson is avoiding it.
We've been told by Farquharson's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Long misses the target.
Long throws a leg kick
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
It looked like Farquharson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Long throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long 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.#TD2#
Long looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Farquharson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson parries the strikes from Long easily there. Long is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farquharson to escape.
Farquharson tries to control but Long manages to take his back.
Long missing with punches from the back.
Long not allowing Farquharson to control his hands. #T1#
Long scores with punches to the body.
Long not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
Long missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Farquharson trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farquharson's head.
Long throws a strike but Farquharson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Long postures up in Farquharson's guard and throws a big left but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
Long trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Farquharson has wrist control.#T3#
Farquharson pulls Long in close to his closed guard and prevents Long from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farquharson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long throws a sloppy head kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Long's knee momentarily.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Farquharson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back.
Long misses with a double jab.
Farquharson cracks Long with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquharson lands with an overhand left.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farquharson.
Long throws a nice outside leg kick.
Long tries to work over Farquharson's front leg with a kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Long tries to land a leg kick but Farquharson saw it coming and moves away.
Long is looking to slow Farquharson down with leg kicks.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Long tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson lands a jab to Long's midsection.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson checks a low kick from Long.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Farquharson lands a head kick. Long smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farquharson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Long is predictable there
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Long walks into a jab.
A low kick from Long is predictable there
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long misses with a takedown
and Farquharson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Farquharson lands with an uppercut that bounces Long off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Long is rocked!
Farquharson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Long right on the button. Long goes down! Farquharson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Farquharson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
Duncan Farquharson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo shoots in but Farquharson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farquharson on the side of the head.#TD2#
Farquharson gets caught napping as Sapo dives in and scores a takedown. Farquharson manages to retain guard.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson has momentary wrist control but Sapo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson is pulling down on Sapo's head. It's preventing any offense from Sapo, at least for the moment.
Farquharson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farquharson tries to get out of the position.
Sapo wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T1#
Sapo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sapo has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sapo working the ground and pound from side control.
Sapo is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sapo working the head with strikes.
Sapo 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 Farquharson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sapo cracks Farquharson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sapo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sapo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farquharson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sapo scoring with punches from side control.
Sapo is chipping away with strikes.
Sapo gets to mount! Farquharson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sapo is landing with some decent strikes but Farquharson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Sapo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Farquharson?
Sapo dominating with strikes here.
Sapo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farquharson is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sapo landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Farquharson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sapo with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Farquharson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sapo! Farquharson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Okafor jabs at Farquharson's body.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Farquharson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Farquharson's head coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a solid body kick.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
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 head kick from Farquharson lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.#T1#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
It looked like Farquharson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Farquharson connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farquharson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farquharson with a body shot.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Okafor.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Farquharson seems unphased.
#T3#
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor's coach down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okafor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
It appears Farquharson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farquharson to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farquharson has time to react.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Farquharson fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Farquharson keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
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!
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farquharson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Farquharson counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Okafor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Farquharson counters with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farquharson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
It looked like Farquharson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Farquharson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Nice body kick from Farquharson.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Farquharson's ribs.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a good, hard body kick but Okafor shrugs it off.
Okafor misses with a left hand
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
Jab by Farquharson.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson lands a high kick!
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a big head kick but Okafor shrugs it off.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Okafor.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Okafor catches Farquharson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Farquharson counters with a quick kick to the body but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Farquharson counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson with a hook.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor lands with a hook. Farquharson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farquharson throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Farquharson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Okafor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Okafor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor jabs at Farquharson's body.
Farquharson connects with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Farquharson.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses the jab.
Farquharson jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Farquharson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Okafor throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
And Farquharson counters with a quick kick to the body but Okafor blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Farquharson's body.
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Okafor takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farquharson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farquharson. That one must have hurt.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farquharson with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor misses with a hook
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him.
#T4#
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
A big left from Okafor misses.
It appears Farquharson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor moves out of range as Farquharson throws a body kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Farquharson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duncan Farquharson.
Well Okafor 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 Topper Green scores the fight for John Okafor!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for John Okafor!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight as a draw!
John Okafor wins by majority decision!
John Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson throws a lazy body kick
and Champion counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Farquharson.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Champion as he connects with a hook.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A solid body kick from Champion.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Champion scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Champion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion. #T2#
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Champion throws a leg kick which misses Farquharson's front leg but catches the back leg as Farquharson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Farquharson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farquharson's corner calls for a 1-2. Farquharson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Champion!
Farquharson with a nice calf kick.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Champion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Champion misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
Champion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farquharson is able to avoid easily.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Farquharson slips under a jab from Champion.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Champion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a solid body kick.
Champion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Champion moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champion throws a wild body kick that Farquharson sees coming a mile off.
Champion throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
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#
Farquharson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Champion takes a step back to recover.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Farquharson throws out a counter right but Champion avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson punishes Champion's body with a nice straight punch.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Farquharson tenderised Champion's leg. Champion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farquharson with a nice cross.
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion wants to land a leg kick but Farquharson is out of range.
Farquharson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farquharson takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses.
Champion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farquharson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Champion under the eye.
Farquharson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Champion.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Champion.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Champion slams his shin into Farquharson's torso.
Champion tries to land a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Champion lands a nice looking body kick.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Champion thuds his shin into the meat of Farquharson's side.
Champion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farquharson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Champion throws a body kick that misses.
Champion's corner calls for a 1-2. Champion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Champion blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Champion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Champion misses with a looping right.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Champion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farquharson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Champion with a hook.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Champion.
A big left from Champion misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Farquharson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farquharson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Champion rather than just go for the knockout.
Champion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champion scores with a nice right hand.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Champion will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Champion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Champion.
Farquharson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
Champion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Champion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion throws a body kick that misses
and Farquharson counters with a left to the body.
Champion looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
Champion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farquharson keeps Champion at a distance using the push kick.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Champion's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Champion has time to react.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Champion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Champion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Champion clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Champion moves out of range as Farquharson throws a body kick.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champion drops his hands momentarily and Farquharson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Champion down.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Farquharson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Champion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Farquharson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Champion.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
A jab from Champion misses.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Champion - just one landing.
Farquharson delivers a nice body kick.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Champion misses with a body kick.
Farquharson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Champion throws a lazy body kick
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Champion misses. #T3#
Champion misses with a low kick.
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Champion moves out of range.
Champion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Farquharson.
Nice jab there from Farquharson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Champion.
Champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Champion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Champion scrambles back to his feet.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick
and Champion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Farquharson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Champion blocks it well.
Champion cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Farquharson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion scores with a push kick.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Champion throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Champion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farquharson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquharson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Duncan Farquharson!
Duncan Farquharson wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Duncan Farquharson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Rajnahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rajnahn avoids it.
Rajnahn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rajnahn fails with a takedown attempt.
Farquharson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajnahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Rajnahn tries to counter it with a takedown but Farquharson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rajnahn 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.#CL#
Rajnahn tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajnahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajnahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Chandra Rajnahn has been cut.
Farquharson misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rajnahn looks winded!#T1#
Rajnahn wants to break free but Farquharson has control.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rajnahn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
#T2#
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajnahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Rajnahn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duncan Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandra Rajnahn.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.#T3#
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Rajnahn is rocked!
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chandra Rajnahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Rajnahn takes it in his stride.
Rajnahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquharson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Farquharson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Rajnahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rajnahn avoids it.
Duncan Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rajnahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajnahn throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rajnahn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Rajnahn tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Rajnahn is blocking nicely.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn misses with a punch to the body.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajnahn avoids the damage to the body.
Farquharson misses with a knee strike.
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajnahn avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Farquharson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rajnahn blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajnahn tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Rajnahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Farquharson has double underhooks.
Farquharson prevents Rajnahn from breaking the clinch.
Rajnahn is working for takedown but Farquharson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rajnahn managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Rajnahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Rajnahn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajnahn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Rajnahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Rajnahn moves out of range easily.
Rajnahn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Farquharson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rajnahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rajnahn can do to turn this around?
Farquharson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Farquharson forces Rajnahn back against the cage and clinches.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chandra Rajnahn's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Farquharson thuds his shin into the meat of Rajnahn's side.
Rajnahn shoots in and drives through. Farquharson sprawls well.
Farquharson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rajnahn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chandra Rajnahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Farquharson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rajnahn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rajnahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Rajnahn wants a takedown but no success here.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to land knees to the body.
Rajnahn tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Farquharson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajnahn avoids the damage to the body.
Rajnahn wants to break free but Farquharson has control.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Rajnahn blocks with his arms.
Rajnahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Rajnahn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Rajnahn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farquharson some visible discomfort.
Rajnahn misses with the ground and pound.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn working the body and head with strikes.
Farquharson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farquharson tries to get out of the position.
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard.
Farquharson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rajnahn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farquharson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Rajnahn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farquharson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rajnahn.
Rajnahn grinds an elbow into Farquharson's temple.
Farquharson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rajnahn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farquharson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Farquharson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
Rajnahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rajnahn is putting a hurting on Farquharson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn is putting a hurting on Farquharson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farquharson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rajnahn off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rajnahn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rajnahn for a finish. #SUB#
Rajnahn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rajnahn tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Farquharson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Farquharson working for the choke.
Chandra Rajnahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rajnahn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquharson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!
After winning the bout, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Akinaga moves out of range of the body kick from Farquharson.
Akinaga is looking for a counter combo.
Akinaga fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Akinaga.#CL2#
Farquharson clinches up against the cage.
Akinaga taking a breather.
Akinaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akinaga has had enough of the clinch but Farquharson keeps him there for the moment.
Akinaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga is trying to push Farquharson away but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akinaga is defending well for now.
Akinaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akinaga tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akinaga's efforts to push away.
Akinaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farquharson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Akinaga is working Farquharson over against the cage.
Farquharson misses with a knee strike.
Farquharson working Akinaga over with knees to the body.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Farquharson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akinaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akinaga.
Akinaga managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akinaga is trying to stall.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akinaga's face.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akinaga won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
Akinaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson working Akinaga over with knees to the body.
Akinaga is breathing heavily.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akinaga won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akinaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farquharson can turn it around.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Akinaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Akinaga misses with a punch to the body.
Akinaga tries to break free but Farquharson pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Akinaga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akinaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akinaga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Akinaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akinaga won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akinaga won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Akinaga tries to break free but Farquharson pushes him back against the cage.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akinaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akinaga blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson working Akinaga over with knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farquharson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Farquharson lands a high kick!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farquharson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Akinaga.
The crowd cheers as Akinaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farquharson doesn't seem phased though.
Akinaga misses with the combination.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farquharson throws a head kick that Akinaga semi-blocks.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Akinaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farquharson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson keeps Akinaga at a distance using the push kick.
Farquharson connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Farquharson slams his shin into Akinaga's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akinaga's face.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akinaga won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Akinaga can't break the clinch.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akinaga's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akinaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Akinaga's ribcage.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
#T2#
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Akinaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akinaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farquharson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akinaga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Akinaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Farquharson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akinaga's efforts to push away.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Akinaga is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Farquharson trying to land knees to the body.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akinaga.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Akinaga is blocking nicely.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Akinaga blocks with his arms.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but Akinaga blocks it.
#BC#
Akinaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farquharson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. Akinaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Akinaga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Farquharson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farquharson is trying to control. Akinaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Farquharson uses his free foot to push down on Akinaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akinaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Akinaga is trying is best to control the position here.
Akinaga is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Akinaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akinaga won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akinaga trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Farquharson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akinaga to stand up.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Akinaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farquharson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Akinaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Akinaga down.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga scores with a three punch combo!
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Farquharson's belly button to the back.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Akinaga misses.
Farquharson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Farquharson with a series of wild strikes but Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farquharson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akinaga is out of range and Farquharson settles back down.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Akinaga throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akinaga's head.
Akinaga scores with the left hand. Farquharson knows he should have avoided that one.
Akinaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farquharson backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by Farquharson.
Nice uppercut there from Akinaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson takes a swing at Akinaga's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Akinaga missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farquharson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akinaga rather than just go for the knockout.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Akinaga lands with a nice combination. Farquharson backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Farquharson.
Farquharson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farquharson slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Akinaga lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Farquharson wants to clinch up but Akinaga keeps it at a distance.
Akinaga jabs at Farquharson's body.
A swing and a miss from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga scores with a hook.#CL2#
Akinaga tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Akinaga blocks with his arms.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akinaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akinaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Akinaga tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Akinaga back against the cage. #T4#
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akinaga blocks it with crossed arms.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akinaga.
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Akinaga manages to break the clinch.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akinaga throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akinaga. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akinaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akinaga stuns Farquharson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farquharson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akinaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Kiso Akinaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kiso Akinaga.
I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akinaga misses with an uppercut.
Akinaga throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Akinaga lands a two punch combo.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Akinaga.
Farquharson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akinaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akinaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
Akinaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Akinaga throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farquharson misses with a body kick.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Farquharson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson misses with a body kick.
Akinaga feints a jab promting Farquharson to slip. Akinaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Farquharson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Akinaga - just one landing.
Farquharson thows a body kick. Akinaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akinaga lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga lands a two punch combo.
Farquharson throws a body kick that misses.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
No joy there for Akinaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Akinaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akinaga 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!
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farquharson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farquharson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Farquharson avoids them all with ease.
Akinaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akinaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akinaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Akinaga misses with a body shot.
Akinaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the temple. Akinaga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akinaga misses the jab.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akinaga throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Akinaga avoids it easily.
Akinaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a leg kick which misses Akinaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Akinaga tries to avoid it.
Farquharson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
A shot to the liver by Akinaga. Beautiful body shot.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akinaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akinaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akinaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farquharson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akinaga.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Akinaga - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Akinaga cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson lands an overhand right.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Akinaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akinaga misses with a two punch combination.
Farquharson looks for the body kick but Akinaga saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Farquharson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farquharson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Akinaga throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Farquharson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akinaga avoids a kick to the body.
Akinaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farquharson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farquharson scores with a nice body kick.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga scores with a hook.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Farquharson.
Farquharson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Akinaga.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Akinaga.
Akinaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Farquharson slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farquharson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akinaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Farquharson scores with a head kick.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akinaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Akinaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
Farquharson throws a wild body kick that Akinaga sees coming a mile off.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Akinaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson. #T1#
Akinaga missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Akinaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akinaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Farquharson - the referee stops the clock and Akinaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Farquharson. Akinaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Farquharson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akinaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Farquharson scoring well with a low kick there.
Akinaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga throws out a powerful jab.
Akinaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinaga misses with a looping right.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Farquharson avoids them all with ease.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Akinaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Akinaga stuns Farquharson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
Farquharson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Akinaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Akinaga looks to throw the jab but Farquharson is out of range.
Farquharson takes one on the button.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Farquharson looks to land a body kick but Akinaga moved away.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Farquharson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akinaga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
A jab from Farquharson misses.
Akinaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson looks to land a body kick but Akinaga moved away.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akinaga avoids a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Akinaga.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga moves out of range of the body kick from Farquharson.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a high kick. #T4#
Farquharson throws a leg kick but Akinaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Akinaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farquharson.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Akinaga blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akinaga.
A big right from Akinaga misses.
Farquharson misses with a low kick.
Akinaga misses with a double jab.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Akinaga misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Akinaga checks the leg kick.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akinaga throws a right hand that Farquharson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farquharson also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kiso Akinaga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akinaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akinaga swinging wildly here.
Akinaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson moves out of range as Akinaga strikes.
Akinaga throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Akinaga.
Akinaga takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Akinaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Farquharson avoids nicely.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a straight right.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akinaga lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson dodges the punch combination from Akinaga.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquharson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akinaga throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Akinaga avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Farquharson.
Akinaga throws a right hand that Farquharson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farquharson also avoids with ease.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
Farquharson scores with a head kick.
Akinaga misses with a looping right.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Farquharson avoids them all with ease.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Akinaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson feints and then cracks Akinaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akinaga down.
Akinaga misses with a double jab.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Akinaga looks to land a combination but Farquharson avoids it well.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akinaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akinaga's head.#T3#
Akinaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Akinaga.
Duncan Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akinaga.
Akinaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him.
Farquharson's corner calls for a 1-2. Farquharson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akinaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson throws a low kick, looking for Akinaga's leg but Akinaga calmly moves out of range.
Farquharson slips a jab from Akinaga.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but Akinaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Akinaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A slow jab from Akinaga misses its intended target.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Akinaga jabs Farquharson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farquharson takes one to the side of the head.
Akinaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Akinaga avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Akinaga. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kiso Akinaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akinaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
Akinaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kiso Akinaga.
Well Akinaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Akinaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kiso Akinaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Balal Lama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lama wants to clinch.#TD#
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Lama trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farquharson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lama has managed to get both his arms back between Farquharson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farquharson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lama has managed to get both his arms back between Farquharson's legs - danger averted.
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.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Farquharson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lama controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lama defends it easily.#SUB2#
Farquharson has his foot on Lama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lama works his way back into a safe position though.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Farquharson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.#T2#
Lama slips nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is controlling Lama's trapped leg to prevent Lama from advancing to side control.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Lama's head to control him but Lama postures up.
Lama is trying to control the action in half guard but Farquharson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Lama is keen to just control but Farquharson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Lama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Lama maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Farquharson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lama has cracked it and Farquharson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balal Lama! |
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Event:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Duncan Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Farquharson misses with the body kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Farquharson.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farquharson.#T1#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farquharson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFarquharson.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Farquharson.#T2#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Farquharson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. Anderson shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farquharson.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Farquharson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Farquharson's head back.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T4#
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duncan Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Farquharson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Farquharson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farquharson lands a nice looking body kick.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Farquharson thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A low kick from Farquharson is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Farquharson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Farquharson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farquharson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Farquharson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Farquharson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Farquharson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
#KD#
Anderson cracks Farquharson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Farquharson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
#ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Farquharson checks a leg kick.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Farquharson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquharson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Farquharson backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farquharson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. Anderson shrugs it off though.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Farquharson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Anderson.
Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Farquharson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farquharson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Farquharson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Farquharson misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Farquharson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Farquharson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farquharson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farquharson counters with a good low kick that Norris was not able to check.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris's knee momentarily.
Farquharson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combo that has Norris backing up. Norris nods at Farquharson to acknowledge the strikes.
Norris is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris looks to land a combination but Farquharson avoids it well.
Farquharson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Norris misses with a double jab
and Farquharson counters with a hugh head kick that removes Norris from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 30
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Farquharson counters with a head kick.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashempour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Hashempour.
Farquharson slips a jab from Hashempour.
Hashempour looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson moves out of range as Hashempour strikes.
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashempour just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarquharson.
Farquharson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hashempour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Hashempour.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hashempour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hashempour really felt that one!
Hashempour misses with a two punch combination.
Hashempour throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Farquharson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hashempour is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hashempour. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson throws a counter high kick but Hashempour was just alert enough to avoid it.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Farquharson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khosrov Hashempour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashempour misses with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a big head kick but Hashempour shrugs it off.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Farquharson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hashempour! Farquharson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hashempour to his feet! Hashempour is in big trouble!
Hashempour looks winded!
A nice leg kick from Farquharson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Hashempour tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Hashempour back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashempour might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hashempour falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
An out of breath Duncan Farquharson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Byzantium 25
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farquharson's head backwards.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Farquharson throws a counter combo.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
As Anderson backs off Farquharson throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farquharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farquharson.#T1#
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
#T2#
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Farquharson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farquharson.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson with a hook.#CL#
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
A short left from Anderson.
Farquharson can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson presses Farquharson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Anderson cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
Farquharson looks winded!
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Farquharson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
As Farquharson backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Farquharson.
Farquharson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson throws a low kick but Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Farquharson shrugs it off though.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Farquharson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is looking to wear down Farquharson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Farquharson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back.
#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
Noah Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farquharson is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD#
Anderson drops Farquharson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Farquharson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Anderson dips a shoulder and cracks Farquharson with a mighty uppercut! Farquharson falls back against the cage and Anderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Farquharson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Anderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson! |
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Event:
Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Majors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majors let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Majors moves out of range.
Farquharson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Farquharson scores with a head kick. Majors tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Majors moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Farquharson.
That kick from Farquharson tenderised Majors's leg. Majors is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Majors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Majors swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson connects with a solid leg kick.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Farquharson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Majors throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majors just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarquharson.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Majors.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majors.
Farquharson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A combination from Majors does no damage.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Majors moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquharson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Majors is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Majors swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farquharson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Majors avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Majors feints a jab promting Farquharson to slip. Majors then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Farquharson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Majors blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Majors.
Majors works over Farquharson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Farquharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick there by Farquharson.
Majors looks winded!
Farquharson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Majors misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Majors.
Farquharson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Farquharson blocks the leg kick.
Farquharson is looking for a counter combo.
Farquharson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farquharson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Majors misses with a double jab
and Farquharson counters with a good low kick that Majors was not able to check. #T1#
Majors misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farquharson counters with a head kick.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a high kick!
Jonas Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Majors misses with a wild combination.
Majors throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
Farquharson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farquharson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majors takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Majors.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Majors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Majors throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farquharson throws a big counter combination but Majors scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Farquharson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Majors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Majors steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farquharson. That one must have hurt.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majors can do to turn this around?
Majors takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majors is breathing heavily.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majors blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
A little jabbing left from Majors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Farquharson throws a head kick but Majors moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Majors's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farquharson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Majors takes it in his stride.
Majors throws a right and a left that Farquharson avoids nicely.
Farquharson throws a quick counter head kick but Majors was just out of range.
Majors has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Majors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majors.
Majors throws a one two combo.
Majors throws a right hand that Farquharson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farquharson also avoids with ease.
Farquharson throws a quick counter head kick but Majors was just out of range.
Majors scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Majors misses
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farquharson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Farquharson.
#T1#
Farquharson delivers a nice body kick.
Farquharson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Majors tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Majors back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Majors just misses with a punch to the body.
Majors misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farquharson counters with a huge head kick that drops Majors! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 20
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farquharson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Farquharson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Farquharson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson checks a leg kick nicely.
Farquharson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Farquharson counters with a one-two to the body.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Barnes backs off Farquharson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Barnes tries to work over Farquharson's front leg with a kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Farquharson moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Farquharson counters with a head kick that drops Barnes to the mat! Barnes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Farquharson blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Farquharson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Barnes throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farquharson is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it. #T2#
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Farquharson counters with a head kick that drops Barnes to the mat! Barnes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Farquharson and Barnes are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Farquharson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Barnes into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Farquharson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
Our winner, Duncan Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
letting White counter with a right hand.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for White.
Farquharson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from White misses.
Farquharson slips a straight right by White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
White catches Farquharson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Farquharson slips a straight right by White.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farquharson.
White misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
White misses with a looping right.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Farquharson with the inside leg kick. #T2#
White misses with a looping left.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Farquharson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. White shrugs it off though.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
White cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow White down.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
Crunch! Farquharson slams his shin into White's torso.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
White throws a body shot but no joy.
And Farquharson responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farquharson.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
White avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Farquharson is looking for the big counter here.
White misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
White throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson tries to land a body kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from White.
White misses with a straight right.
Farquharson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
White misses with a straight left.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White lands a jab to the head.
Farquharson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farquharson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing. #T2#
White drops Farquharson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Farquharson! White dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis White!
Denis White retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Tug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farquharson connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.
Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Farquharson!
Tug throws a head kick that misses.
Tug looks to land a combination but Farquharson avoids it well.
Tug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farquharson.
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Tug throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an inside leg kick.
Tug looks winded!
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!
Tug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson lands a jab to the nose.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.#KD#
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Tug tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Tug back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Farquharson throws a powerful right kick. Tug tried to block low but the kick was high! Tug was taken right off of his feet! Farquharson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
Duncan Farquharson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zabel is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Farquharson closes the distance and pushes Zabel back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Farquharson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Farquharson moves into range and clinches up with Zabel.#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zabel tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Farquharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Farquharson rushes Zabel and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Farquharson breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Zabel tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Zabel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rudy Zabel has been cut.#CL2#
Farquharson clinches.
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Zabel is rocked!
Farquharson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh Zabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Farquharson clinches with his opponent.
Zabel seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Farquharson instigates a clinch.
Farquharson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Farquharson on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabel drops his hands momentarily and Farquharson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zabel just on the top of the head. Zabel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zabel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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