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Event:
BBFC Syndicate 2
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Bosnic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canel finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosnic's head.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canel.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bosnic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Canel is predictable there #TD2#
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canel keeps working.
Canel is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosnic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Canel is avoiding damage well.
Canel is trying to buck Bosnic off.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Canel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosnic is looking to take a break and control but Canel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canel trying to remain calm as Bosnic controls from the top position.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet.
Canel is looking to get back to his feet here but Bosnic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Canel's back.#SUB2#
Bosnic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bosnic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Canel is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bosnic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Canel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but Bosnic has full control of the position and if anything, Canel has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Bosnic is persistently looking for the submission but Canel is defending it well.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bosnic controlling the positon.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bosnic looking for the RNC.
Bosnic keeps control of the position easily here as Canel tries to buck him off.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bosnic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bosnic is cranking Canel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Canel! He's tightened the choke and Canel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic! |
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Event:
BFC 35: Dudayev Vs. Ozbourne
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Canel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Canel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Medrano! #SUB#
Canel is working for a guillotine from mount but Medrano frees his head quite easily.
Medrano is squirming around, avoiding Canel's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Canel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Medrano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Canel with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#It looks like Mariano Medrano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Canel has isolated one of Medrano's arms. Medrano looking to fight him off but Canel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maikel Canel!
Maikel Canel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Canel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Canel misses.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diamante is defended easily by Canel.
Canel digs a good body shot into Diamante's ribs.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante checks it.
Diamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canel lands a jab.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Canel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canel connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canel catches Diamante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Canel rushes Diamante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Canel lands a right hand.
Canel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Canel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Canel.
A knee to the head by Canel.
Diamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Canel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Canel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamante blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canel. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Canel, which made it look bad.
Diamante looks winded!
Canel lands with a hook. Diamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamante's head backwards.
It looks like Canel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Canel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diamante.
Good work by Diamante as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Canel.#T2#
Diamante takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canel.
#CL#
Canel moves into the clinch.
Canel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamantes head.
Canel lands with a light punch inside.
Canel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diamante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel gets through Diamante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diamante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canel after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Canel manages to break the clinch.
Diamante misses with an uppercut.
Canel lunges at Diamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diamante's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
Diamante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diamante walks into a left hand.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diamante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Canel moves into range and clinches up with Diamante.
Canel stalling.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Canel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canel stalling the fight.
#BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Canel forces Diamante back against the cage and clinches.
Canel stalls.
Canel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canel lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Canel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamante is defending well for now.
Diamante tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel thuds a left hand into Diamante's body.
Canel lands with a straight right. Diamante didn't see that one coming.
Diamante blocks a leg kick.
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamante. Diamante gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Canel.
Diamante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canel wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.#CL#
Canel clinches up with Diamante and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Canel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Canel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamante takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Canel closes the distance and clinches.
Diamante tries for a takedown but Canel manages to get underhooks.
Canel lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Canel clinches.
Canel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Canel moves into the clinch successfully.
Canel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Diamante is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Pablo Diamante's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canel lands a right hand. #T1#
Canel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Diamante is rocked!#BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamante avoids the head kick by Canel.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Diamante with an uppercut!
Diamante is still on wobbly legs! Can Canel finish him?
Good leg kick by Canel.
Diamante seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Canel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A fake to the body and Canel gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Diamante! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Diamante falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Maikel Canel!
A less than humble Maikel Canel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canel scores with the left hand. Checkert knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Checkert closes the distance and pushes Canel back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canel slowing the pace effectively.
Canel tries to land a knee to the head but Checkert blocks with his arms.
Canel misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Checkert breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Checkert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canel's guard.
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!
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
Canel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canel tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
Canel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Checkert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Checkert .#T2#
Canel scores with a jab. Checkert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Checkert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Checkert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canel blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Checkert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Checkert lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Canel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Checkert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Checkert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Checkert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Checkert slips nicely into half guard.
Canel trying to control here.
Checkert wants to take a breather but Canel is having none of it.
Checkert moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Checkert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Checkert is trying to get an arm triangle but Canel is defending well. #SUB2#
Checkert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Checkert swings around for an armbar but Canel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Checkert 's guard.
Checkert keeping full guard, as Canel tries to pass.
Canel wants to control from the top but Checkert keeps moving. #SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maikel Canel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Canel throws out a powerful jab.
Checkert doesn't manage to clinch there - Canel circles away.
Canel tries to clinch up.
Canel lands with a nice body punch.
Checkert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Checkert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel doesn't manage to clinch there - Checkert circles away.
Canel sets himself, and Checkert steps forward looking for the clinch! Canel avoids it this time.
Canel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Checkert darts in looking for a takedown but Canel gets double underhooks and turns Checkert into the cage. #CL#
Checkert tries to keep at a distance but Canel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Canel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Checkert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Checkert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Checkert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canel lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Checkert . Checkert gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Canel misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel connects with a looping right hand.
Canel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Checkert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Checkert with an uppercut!
Checkert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canel works Checkert 's body with a nice hook.
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canel throws a nice head kick!
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Canel connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Canel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Checkert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Checkert .
Checkert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canel. Canel obviously looking to wear him down.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Checkert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canel circles away.
Checkert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canel's waist but Canel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Checkert off to one side. #CL#
Canel closes the distance and pushes Checkert back into the cage.#BC#
Canel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Checkert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canel slaps away a takedown attempt from Checkert , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canel. #T3##CL#
Canel clinches up with Checkert and pushes him back against the cage.
Canel lands a nice uppercut.
Checkert takes a shot to the head.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.
Canel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canel trying to land knees to the body.
Canel has Checkert pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Checkert misses with a takedown attempt - Canel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Checkert under the eye.#T4#
Canel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Canel tries to close the distance and clinch but Checkert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Checkert .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Canel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Checkert , pushing him back against the cage.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Canel breaks from the clinch.
Checkert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canel clobbers Checkert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Canel lands but Checkert takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel digs a good body shot into Checkert 's ribs.
Canel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Checkert throws a head kick that misses.
Canel lands a jab to Checkert 's midsection.
Canel throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Canel catches Checkert right on the button with a cross.
Checkert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canel cracks Checkert with a good jab.
A jab from Canel does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Canel as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Checkert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canel connects with a leg kick.
Canel scores with a nice right hand.
Canel with the inside leg kick.
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!
Canel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Checkert s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Checkert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canel is trying to defend but Checkert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vince Checkert has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Canel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Checkert can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Checkert is looking for a kimura but Canel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Checkert to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Checkert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canel is just riding it out for now. Checkert eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Canel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Checkert is trying to control the action in half guard but Canel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
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.
Canel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canel wants to sweep here but Checkert controlling him for the moment.
Canel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Canel keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Checkert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Checkert wants to pass the guard but Canel is keeping the position.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Checkert wants to control from the top but Canel keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Canel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Checkert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Checkert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canel tries to free his leg and advance position but Checkert is retaining full guard.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Checkert working for a triangle but Canel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Canel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Checkert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Canel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Checkert pulls down on the head and he's put Canel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vince Checkert ! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey lands with a shot to the body.
Canel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lahey defends it nicely.
Canel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lahey with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Maikel Canel has been cut.
Nice body punch from Lahey.
Lahey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Lahey cracks Canel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him?
#ROC#Canel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canel with a poor takedown
and Lahey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Lahey!
Our winner, Randy Lahey, 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:
BFC HARDCORE 4
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Canel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mvarre pushes Canel off looking to stand but Canel dives back in and keeps control.
Canel wants to pass the guard but Mvarre is defending well.
Canel keeps trying to improve his position.
Mvarre wants to control but Canel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Canel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mvarre is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maikel Canel!
A very excited looking Maikel Canel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel shoots in for a takedown but Tiger shows good takedown defense.
Canel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiger is fending him off so far but Canel persists. Nope, Tiger circles away and we're back to standing.
Canel defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Canel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lion Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikel Canel.
Tiger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Maikel Canel has been cut.
Tiger throws a hook to the side of Canel's head but Canel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiger circles away.#TD2#
Canel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Canel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canel throwing strikes but missing.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canel.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canel. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canel shoots and misses
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger throws a shot to the body.
Tiger throws a hook but Canel blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Tiger as Canel shoots in.
Tiger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top.
Tiger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Canel! Tiger dives in looking to finish! Canel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Tiger!
A victorious Lion Tiger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Canel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meme tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Canel is in Meme's guard.
Canel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Canel won't allow Meme to sweep him here.
Meme keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully.
Canel postures up and lands a big shot to Meme's brow.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meme controls Canel momentarily but Canel frees himself.
Canel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canel throwing strikes from guard but Meme blocks nicely. #T1#
Canel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Canel postures up and lands a big shot to Meme's brow.
Canel throwing strikes from guard but Meme blocks nicely.
Meme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canel distracts Meme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canel.
Meme working a defensive guard here.
Canel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canel throwing strikes but missing.
Canel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meme can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Canel won't allow Meme to get back to his feet.
Canel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canel cracks Meme with a solid left hand.
Meme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canel wants to control from the top but Meme keeps moving.
Canel lands a couple of elbows.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canel landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Canel lands a couple of elbows.
Canel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meme keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Meme has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Canel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Canel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meme keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully.
Canel postures up and lands a big shot to Meme's brow.
Canel works over Meme with some ground and pound from guard.
Canel postures up in Meme's guard and throws a big left but Meme blocks it. #T4#
Canel preventing the sweep.
Canel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Canel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Canel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Canel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Canel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canel lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Meme's face as Canel controls the position.
Meme is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canel connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meme is letting Canel control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Canel gets a double leg takedown into Meme's guard.
Canel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Canel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canel trying to control but Meme is working from the bottom.
Canel landing some decent shots from guard.
Canel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meme keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully.
Canel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Canel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canel prevents Meme from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Canel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meme can do to turn this around?
Canel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canel controlling from the top position.
Maikel Canel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Meme trying to keep a closed guard but Canel is proving a slippery customer.
Meme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meme keeping moving, preventing Canel from controlling successfully.
Canel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meme being controlled here, momentarily.
Canel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canel is in close to Meme's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Canel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canel throws a big elbow that misses.
Canel stands and throws Meme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Canel scoring with punches and elbows.
Canel working the ground and pound.
Canel working the ground and pound.
Meme is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Canel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meme keeps working.
Canel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meme to see if he's OK.#ROC#Meme is rocked!
Meme is breathing heavily.
Canel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Meme is still in real trouble! Can Canel finish him?
Canel cracks Meme with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Canel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Meme is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Canel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maikel Canel!
After the fight, Maikel Canel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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