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Event:
Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hansen is defended easily by Fallon.
Fallon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fallon misses with a double jab.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fallon as he avoids it easily.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Fallon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Odd Hansen has been cut.
Fallon feints a jab promting Hansen to slip. Fallon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hansen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fallon looks to land a combination. Hansen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon cracks Hansen with a good jab.
Fallon lands with a slapping head kick.
Fallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fallon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Fallon jabs Hansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hansen shoots in and drives through. Fallon sprawls well.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fallon counters with a straight right hand.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fallon.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansen's head backwards.#CUT2#Odd Hansen's cut is getting worse.
Fallon cracks a nice hook into Hansen's ribs.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Fallon counters with a straight right hand.
Fallon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick from Fallon lands but Hansen takes it in his stride.
Fallon looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hansen.
Fallon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hansen has time to react.
Fallon lands a head kick!
Fallon scores with a jab to the head.
Fallon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hansen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab by Fallon.
Matt Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen shoots in but Fallon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
A combination from Fallon does no damage.
It looked like Hansen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Fallon counters with a straight right hand.
Fallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Fallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fallon cracks Hansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Odd Hansen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Fallon lands with a nice body punch.
Fallon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hansen.
Hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fallon misses with the combination.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Fallon as Hansen shoots in.
Fallon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fallon. That's going to slow Hansen down.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fallon counters with a left and a right that stings Hansen.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fallon!
Hansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fallon stuns Hansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fallon, as that shot connected.
Fallon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fallon sprawls and moves away.
Fallon scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fallon.
Hansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fallon as he jumps to the side.
Fallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odd Hansen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Fallon there.
Fallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Hansen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fallon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fallon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fallon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fallon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fallon trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallon advances to half guard.
Hansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hansen.
Fallon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
Fallon wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving. #T2#
Fallon scoring with some ground and pound.
Fallon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansen's head.#SUB#
Hansen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fallon doesn't defend quickly enough and Hansen has managed to lock this one up! Can Fallon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hansen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Hansen!
Odd Hansen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Wernerblom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fallon.
Fallon misses with an uppercut
enabling Wernerblom to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Fallon has been cut.
Fallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wernerblom.
Wernerblom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wernerblom looks to land a left hand but Fallon moved out of range nicely.
Matt Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Wernerblom feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fallon sprawling to the canvas! Fallon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wernerblom finish him?!
#ROC2#Fallon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wernerblom swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Werner Wernerblom!
After the fight, Werner Wernerblom 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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Event:
Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fallon.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fallon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shogun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fallon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shogun.
No luck for Shogun with that takedown attempt.
Shogun fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Fallon.
Shogun tries to clinch there but Fallon circles away.
Matt Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon scores with a nice head shot.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Shogun's body.
Fallon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon scores with a jab to the head.
Shogun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallon throws a right hand that Shogun ducks under and follows up with a left that Shogun also avoids with ease.
Fallon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Fallon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shogun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fallon throws a right hand that Shogun ducks under and follows up with a left that Shogun also avoids with ease.
Shogun is looking to clinch.
Fallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left and a right from Fallon both land. Nice combination.
Fallon sizes up Shogun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fallon throws a head kick that Shogun semi-blocks.
Shogun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fallon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shogun tries to clinch but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shogun misses with a double jab.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Shogun's body.
Fallon 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.
Shogun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Shogun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Shogun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shogun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Shogun avoids nicely.
Fallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shogun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Shogun throws a low kick but Fallon moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fallon pushes Shogun up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fallon.#BC#
Fallon breaks the clinch.
Fallon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shogun eats them both and turns towards Fallon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shogun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fallon.
Shogun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shogun misses with a takedown
and Fallon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matt Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.
A punch lands to the side of Shogun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fallon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Shogun is rocked!#CL#
Fallon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shogun is still on wobbly legs! Can Fallon finish him?
Shogun tries to break the clinch but Fallon is controlling the position. #BC2#
Shogun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shogun seems to have recovered his senses.
Fallon lands a head kick!
Shogun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fallon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shogun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fallon, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Fallon moves into range and clinches up with Shogun.
Fallon lands a left hand.
#T4#
Fallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Fallon.
Fallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Fallon - that landed with a thud.
Fallon prevents Shogun from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Fallon lands with a right to the head.
Fallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fallon slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fallon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shogun has Fallon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fallon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Shogun backwards.
Shogun is looking to break free of the clinch but Fallon has double underhooks. #BC#
Fallon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fallon lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick from Fallon lands but Shogun takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Fallon.
Fallon checks a leg kick.
Matt Fallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Shogun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fallon.
Shogun throws a leg kick
and Fallon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fallon feints a jab promting Shogun to slip. Fallon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shogun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shogun throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shogun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fallon scores with a head kick.
Fallon lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fallon forces Shogun back against the cage and clinches.
Fallon lands a left hand.
#BC#
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Fallon sends Shogun down but not out. Fallon dives into side control looking to finish.
Fallon throwing strikes but Shogun manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shogun can do to turn this around?
Fallon tries to bench press Shogun off him but Shogun keeps the position. #T1#
Shogun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fallon keeps working.
Shogun misses with the ground and pound.
Fallon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shogun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fallon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shogun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallon is looking to improve his position.
Fallon punching from the bottom.
Fallon trying to control here.
Fallon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallon is looking for a sweep. Shogun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fallon tries to get out of the position.
Shogun is looking to take a break and control but Fallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fallon is looking for a sweep. Shogun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shogun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fallon defends it well.
Fallon gets full guard.
Fallon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fallon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shogun manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fallon scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Shogun pulls Fallon in to control the position.
Shogun is trying to keep Fallon in close.
Fallon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fallon won't allow Shogun to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Shogun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shogun is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fallon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shogun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fallon's guard. #REVB#
Shogun is pushing down on Fallon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fallon is fighting to maintain full guard but Shogun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shogun is looking to take a break and control but Fallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fallon is pressing down on Shogun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Shogun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fallon's guard.
Shogun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallon tries to get to full guard but Shogun has control of the leg.
Fallon works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Fallon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shogun closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fallon counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shogun.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fallon forces Shogun back against the cage and clinches.
Fallon lands a left hand.
Fallon lands a nice uppercut.
Shogun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fallon has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that second round.
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#
Shogun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shogun wants to clinch but Fallon slips to the side
enabling Fallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Shogun misses with a combination
and Fallon counters with a straight right hand.
Fallon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shogun wants to clinch up but Fallon keeps it at a distance.
Shogun misses with a hook. Fallon ducked under it nicely.
Shogun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shogun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fallon.
No joy there for Fallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fallon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shogun throws a right and a left that Fallon avoids nicely.
Fallon connects with a body shot.
Shogun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fallon scores with a punch to the head.
Fallon lands a nice looking body kick.
Matt Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shogun shoots in and drives through. Fallon sprawls well.
Fallon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shogun shoots in looking for a takedown but Fallon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shogun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matt Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.
Nice straight punches there by Fallon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fallon.
Fallon scores with a nice body kick.
Fallon cracks Shogun with an open hand slap.
Fallon lands a brutal head kick. Shogun looks out on his feet and Fallon throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matt Fallon!
After winning the bout, Matt Fallon 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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Event:
Byzantium 25
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fallon.
Farquharson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Farquharson lands a head shot.
Farquharson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Fallon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
William Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Farquharson. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Fallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Farquharson closes the distance and pushes Fallon back into the cage.
Fallon wants to get back to striking at distance but Farquharson won't allow it.
Farquharson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fallon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fallon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson lands a nice uppercut.
Fallon takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Fallon is rocked!#T1#
Farquharson throws a big uppercut that drops Fallon! More strikes from Farquharson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fallon lies dazed against the cage as Farquharson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Farquharson!
William Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Richards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fallon connects with a jab.
Richards pushes Fallon away with a front kick.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Richards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fallon throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fallon does it's job there.
Fallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallon.
Fallon tries to clinch up.
Richards is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Richards misses its target.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Fallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Richards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fallon's knee momentarily.
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon with a nice cross.#CL2#
Fallon moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Richards looking to stall.
Fallon stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Fallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fallon.
Richards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallon to keep the fight standing.
Fallon blocks an uppercut.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fallon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fallon works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Fallon tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards cracks Fallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fallon.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fallon takes one on the button.
Fallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards scores with a jab.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
Fallon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Fallon is rocked!#T4#
Richards lands a big head kick that sends Fallon to the canvas! Richards follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards! |
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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
Irkutsk cracks Fallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irkutsk misses with a body shot
and Fallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Fallon throws a body punch but Irkutsk moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Irkutsk throws a looping overhand right but Fallon ducks down to avoid it.
Fallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fallon duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.#CL2#
Irkutsk closes the distance and clinches.
Irkutsk letting Fallon take a breather here.
Irkutsk tries to throw a body punch but Fallon avoids it by throwing Irkutsk back against the cage.
Irkutsk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Fallon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Fallon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Fallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fallon.
Fallon misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Fallon.
Irkutsk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irkutsk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fallon prevents a body shot from Irkutsk.
Irkutsk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fallon working aggressively here.
Fallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fallon tries a body shot but Irkutsk blocks it.
#BC2#
Irkutsk breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk misses the shot to the body.
Fallon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Irkutsk cracks Fallon with an open hand slap.
Fallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irkutsk stuns Fallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irkutsk lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irkutsk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irkutsk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
Irkutsk throws out a powerful jab.
Irkutsk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irkutsk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fallon looks to land a combination but Irkutsk avoids it well.
Irkutsk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fallons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irkutsk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irkutsk connects with a right hand. Fallon shakes it off.
Irkutsk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Fallon misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Fallon scores with a four punch combination!
Irkutsk throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Irkutsk lands with an overhand left.
Irkutsk's corner calls for a 1-2. Irkutsk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Fallon is rocked!
Fallon backs away from a small jab... but Irkutsk lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fallon crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Irkutsk with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tundra Irkutsk!
After the fight, Tundra Irkutsk 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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Event:
Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Fallon.
A nice combination there by Fallon.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Fallon.
Blake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fallon lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Fallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Fallon holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Fallon gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Blake tries to pull guard but Fallon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blake working aggressively here.
Fallon misses with the head strike.
Blake jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Fallon with a nice head shot there.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Blake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fallon frees his head nicely. Oh but Blake has switched to an armbar! Fallon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Test Blake!
Test Blake retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Test Blake 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:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Fallon pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Devon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon with a hook.
Fallon scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fallon looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Fallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fallon regains guard immediately. #T1#
Fallon has his hands on Jackson 's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Fallon follows without any prompting.
A big left from Fallon misses.
Jackson feints a jab promting Fallon to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fallon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallon moves away.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Fallon up against the cage.#BC2#
Fallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Fallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon dodges the punch combination from Jackson .
#T2#
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Jackson .
Devon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fallon slips a jab and a cross from Jackson .
Fallon dodges the punch combination from Jackson .
Jackson connects with the punch.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Fallon missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fallon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fallon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fallon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fallon misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Fallon.
Fallon is looking to clinch.
Fallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson works Fallon's body with a nice hook.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon dodges the punch combination from Jackson .
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jackson throws a jab when Fallon was well out of range.
Fallon swinging wildly here.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fallon throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Fallon slips a jab and a cross from Jackson .
Fallon throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fallon dodges the punch combination from Jackson .
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Fallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Devon Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson stalks Fallon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fallon's face. Fallon staggers backwards, shaken.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Fallon digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.
Fallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Fallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson punishes Fallon's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fallon takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Fallon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Fallon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fallon goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fallon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Fallon is avoiding it.
Fallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fallon misses.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fallon tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
No joy there for Fallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Fallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Fallon avoids nicely.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fallon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Fallon's ribs.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallon circles away.
Fallon tries to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson .#T3#
Fallon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Fallon avoids them all with ease.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson 's head backwards.
Fallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fallon can do to turn this around?
Fallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fallon is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fallon circles away quickly and effectively.
Fallon misses with a straight left.
Fallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fallon counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Fallon lands a jab to the nose.
Fallon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Fallon both land. Nice combination.
Devon Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fallon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fallon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Fallon misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Devon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fallon is looking to clinch.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Fallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fallon scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
Fallon lands a lovely overhand right.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Fallon moves into the clinch.
Fallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson 's elbow. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Fallon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson is looking to wear down Fallon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Fallon moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Fallon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jackson backs off Fallon throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Fallon's body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Fallon.
#T1#
Jackson swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fallon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Fallon back into the cage.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fallon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fallon.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fallon's head.
Fallon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fallon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Jackson .
#T2#
Jackson swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fallon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Fallon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fallon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fallon doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jackson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jackson 's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Fallon!
Matt Fallon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Devon Jackson had this to say: 'Lets run it back he got lucky '. |
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Event:
Byzantium 7
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fred goes for a double leg but Fallon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fallon continues to drive forward.
Fallon connects with a jab.
We've been told by Fallon's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Fallon clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Fallon breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Fallon misses.
Fred tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but Fallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fallon fails to land with a series of punches.
Fred dodges the punch combination from Fallon.
Fallon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fallon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fred.
Matt Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fred.
Fallon scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Fred is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fallon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Fred looks to move away, Fallon throws a big counter combo but Fred just gets out of the way.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon lands the left hand.#CL#
Fallon closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Fred breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallon tries to bum rush Fred with a series of wild strikes but Fred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Fred's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Fallon moves into the clinch.
Fred jumps guard but Fallon stands there with Fred around his waist. Fred gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fred.
Fallon is pushing Fred up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2##BC2#
Fred breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fallon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Fallon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fred fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Fred shoots for a double leg takedown but Fallon sprawls well. He's pushed Fred's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fred has his takedown stuffed
and Fallon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fallon works the jab nicely.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Fred avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Matt Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Fallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Fallon clinches. #BC#
Fallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fallon lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Fallon manages to break the clinch.
Fred tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Fred steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fallon.
Fallon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fallon looks to land a combination but Fred avoids it well.
Fred moves in looking to clinch but Fallon pushes him off.#T4#
Fred dives in for a single leg takedown but Fallon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Fred manages to avoid it.
Fallon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Matt Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fallon is looking for a counter combo.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fred throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fallon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fallon misses with a double jab
and Fred counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fallon swinging wildly here.
Fred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon throws a big shot that misses.
Fallon looks to land a combination but Fred avoids it well.
Fred connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Fallon has been cut.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but Fallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Fallon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fallon swings for the body but Fred moves out of range.
Fred lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Fallon is looking for a counter combo.
Fallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fred can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fallon clinches up with Fred and pushes him back against the cage.
Fred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fallon smiles and moves away.
Fred fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Fred cracks Fallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fallon swinging wildly here.
Fred throws a head kick that misses.
Fallon misses with a left hand
and Fred connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fallon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fred.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fallon blocks the body kick.
Fred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fallon as he avoids it easily.
Fred takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fred is looking to clinch but Fallon is avoiding it.
Fallon closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2##CL#
Fallon clinches up against the cage.
Fred looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fred is looking to clinch.
Fred fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fallon avoids it really well and circles away.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fred slips under a jab.
Fallon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fallon missing with a left hand there. Fred was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fred is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fred darts in looking for a takedown but Fallon gets double underhooks and turns Fred into the cage. #CL#
Fallon darts in and clinches Fred up against the cage.#BC2#
Fred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fred shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fallon as he jumps to the side.
Fred shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fallon pinned against the cage. Fallon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fred is breathing heavily.
Fred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fallon.
Fred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallon throws out a loose jab but Fred uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fred fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fred slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fallon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fred shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fallon as he jumps to the side.
Fred fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallon digs a good hook to Fred's body.
Fallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fred.
Fred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fallon clinches up against the cage.
Fallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fred or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Fallon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fallon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fred.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Fred manages to avoid it.
Fallon lands a nice shot that snaps Fred's head back.
Fred wants to clinch.
Fallon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fred tries to clinch but Fallon is having none of it. #CL#
Fallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fallon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred looks for a takedown but Fallon sprawls well.
Fred fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Fallon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fred.
Matt Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fred.
Fallon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fred fails with the takedown.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fallon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fred is just out of range.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Fred avoids nicely.
Fallon blocks a head kick by Fred.
Fallon lands a glancing blow to the side of Fred's head.#T2#
Fred dodges the punch combination from Fallon.
A cross from Fallon lands.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fred goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Fred.
Fred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fallon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fallon lands the left hand.
Fallon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Fallon misses with a looping right.
Fred looks for a takedown but Fallon sprawls well.
Fred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fred dives in and grabs Fallon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fallon pushes down on Fred's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Fallon.
Fred fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fred misses with a takedown attempt - Fallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fred fails to land the takedown.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Fallon does no damage.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Fred's body.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Fred moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon misses with an uppercut
and Fred counters with a nice uppercut.
Fred is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fallon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fred.
Fred throws a chopping leg kick but Fallon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Fred manages to avoid it.
Fallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Freddy Fred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Fallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fallon throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Fallon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fallon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Matt Fallon!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Matt Fallon!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Matt Fallon!
Matt Fallon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Fallon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 3
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shogun tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Fallon does no damage.
Shogun moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shogun doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallon circles away.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Shogun manages to avoid it.
Fallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fallon scores with a one two! Shogun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Shogun has been cut.
Fallon feints a jab promting Shogun to slip. Fallon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shogun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon catches Shogun with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shogun forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Fallon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lumumba could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lumumba looks to throw the jab but Fallon is out of range.
Lumumba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fallon tries to avoid it but Lumumba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fallon to the ground. Fallon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Fallon moves into range and clinches up with Lumumba.
Fallon lands a right hand.
A short right from Fallon.
Lumumba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Fallon moves into the clinch.
Fallon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lumumba.
Lumumba misses with the head strike.
Lumumba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fallon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbono Lumumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Fallon.
Lumumba misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lumumba.
Fallon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lumumba is keeping busy.
Lumumba swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Fallon is trying to break the clinch but Lumumba is controlling him.#BC2#
Fallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fallon lands a shot to the body.
Lumumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Fallon breaks from the clinch.
Fallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lumumba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fallon clinches up against the cage.
Lumumba throws a head punch that misses.
Lumumba misses with the head strike.
Fallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lumumba wants to take the fight to the mat but Fallon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lumumba swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Fallon has Lumumba pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fallon.
Lumumba is breathing heavily.
Fallon presses Lumumba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lumumba misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fallon blocking some punches.
Fallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallon.
Lumumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fallon is pressed up against the cage. Lumumba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fallon down to the mat. Fallon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lumumba misses with a looping right.
Fallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lumumba throws out the jab.
Fallon is looking for the big counter here.
Fallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fallon wants to clinch.#T3#
Fallon is looking to clinch but Lumumba is avoiding it.
Lumumba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon is looking for the big counter here.
Lumumba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fallon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Fallon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lumumba keeps control of Fallon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lumumba throws a head punch that misses.
Fallon gets through Lumumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lumumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lumumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lumumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallon.
Lumumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lumumba backwards.
Fallon lands a left hand.
Lumumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fallon pushes Lumumba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Fallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lumumba or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lumumba. #BC2#
Fallon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fallon throws a series of strikes that have Lumumba backpedaling.
Lumumba misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Fallon clinches with his opponent.
Lumumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallon.
Lumumba misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Fallon. #BC2#
Fallon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fallon tries to clinch there but Lumumba circles away.
Lumumba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Fallon clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fallon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Fallon pushes Lumumba up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matt Fallon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fallon gets through Lumumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fallon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Fallon.
Fallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lumumba misses with a series of wild punches.
Lumumba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Fallon does no damage.
Fallon tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Fallon closes the distance and pushes Lumumba back into the cage.
Fallon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fallon.
#T1#
Fallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fallon lands a right hand. #TD2#
Fallon jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fallon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lumumba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lumumba is fighting to break Fallon's control of his arms but Fallon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lumumba throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lumumba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lumumba throwing strikes from guard but Fallon blocks nicely.
Lumumba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lumumba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Lumumba from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lumumba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lumumba throws a strike but Fallon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lumumba controls Fallon momentarily but Fallon frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lumumba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lumumba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fallon's head.
Fallon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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!
Fallon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lumumba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lumumba is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lumumba trying to control from the bottom.
Fallon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fallon wants to take a breather but Lumumba is having none of it.
Lumumba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lumumba trying to control here.
Lumumba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fallon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fallon's back!
Fallon tries to roll but Lumumba sticks to his back.
Lumumba misses with punches from the back.
Lumumba scores with punches to the body.
Fallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lumumba scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Lumumba misses with a punch to the head.
Fallon covering up well under a series of strikes from Lumumba.
Lumumba missing with punches from the back.
Lumumba punishes Fallon with strikes from the back mount.
Lumumba scores with punches to the body.
Fallon covering up well and avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon is covering up but some of the strikes from Lumumba are getting through and doing damage.
Fallon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lumumba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fallon?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mbono Lumumba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fallon moves in looking to clinch but Lumumba pushes him off.
Fallon stuffs the takedown.
Fallon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fallon blocks a jab.
Fallon unleashes a big counter combination but Lumumba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Lumumba.
Fallon tries to clinch there but Lumumba circles away.
Fallon tries to clinch there but Lumumba circles away.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Lumumba.
Mbono Lumumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fallon wants to clinch up but Lumumba keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lumumba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumumba missing with a left hand there. Fallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lumumba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Lumumba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fallon on his heels. He'll look to pass Fallon's guard now, I'm sure.
Lumumba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fallon on the ground.
Fallon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lumumba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lumumba is standing up over Fallon. Fallon looks to escape but Lumumba dives into side control.
Fallon regains half guard, as Lumumba was trying to land strikes.
Fallon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lumumba with the ground and pound but Fallon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lumumba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumumba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lumumba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lumumba. #T2#
Lumumba throwing strikes from guard but Fallon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumumba throwing strikes but missing.
Fallon is looking to stand up but Lumumba isn't so interested in that idea.
Lumumba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lumumba is working Fallon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lumumba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lumumba postures up in Fallon's guard and throws a big left but Fallon blocks it.
Lumumba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fallon wants to stand and escape but Lumumba is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Fallon tries to sprawl but Lumumba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lumumba working Fallon over with strikes. #T3#
Lumumba wants to control but Fallon is keeping him busy.
Lumumba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lumumba is nestled in close to Fallon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lumumba lands a nice short elbow.
Fallon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lumumba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lumumba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lumumba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fallon defending well though.
Lumumba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallon has hold of Lumumba's hands but Lumumba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lumumba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fallon has hold of Lumumba's hands but Lumumba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lumumba slips a nice elbow through Fallon's hands, connecting with Fallon's forehead.
Mbono Lumumba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Lumumba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lumumba throwing shots but Fallon is blocking nicely.
Fallon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lumumba.
Lumumba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lumumba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lumumba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fallon's head.
Lumumba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lumumba prevents Fallon from improving his position.
Fallon trying to hold on to Lumumba's head to control him but Lumumba postures up.
Lumumba winds up and cracks Fallon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbono Lumumba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lumumba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mbono Lumumba! |
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