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Event:
GFC 16 - Kable vs. Lee
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane misses with a double jab.
Dragonsbane ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Dragonsbane tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Dragonsbane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragonsbane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman scores with a shot to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane walks into a jab.
Hardman lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman is looking to clinch but Dragonsbane is avoiding it.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonsbane circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonsbane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hardman forces Dragonsbane back against the cage and clinches.
Hardman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Dragonsbane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragonsbane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardman controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragonsbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragonsbane up against the cage.
Hardman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragonsbane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardman landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardman as Dragonsbane tries to tie him up. #T2#
Hardman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dragonsbane looking to throw knees to the head but Hardman is blocking nicely.
Hardman digs a right hand into Dragonsbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragonsbane's gas tank.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragonsbane or not.
Dragonsbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragonsbane up against the cage.
Hardman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane tries to land a knee to the head but Hardman blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonsbane is trying to break free.
Hardman misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hardman slowing the pace effectively.
Dragonsbane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragonsbane backwards.
Dragonsbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Dragonsbane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardman avoiding damage.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragonsbane up against the cage.#BC#
Dragonsbane manages to break the clinch.
Dragonsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragonsbane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardman takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Hardman clobbers Dragonsbane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragonsbane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragonsbane throws a leg kick but Hardman checks it.
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragonsbane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonsbane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragonsbane on the side of the head.#ROC2#Dragonsbane is rocked!
Dragonsbane tries to get into range but Hardman steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dragonsbane! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hardman scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dillon Hardman thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Dragonsbane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redman's head.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Dragonsbane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redman misses with a left hand
and Dragonsbane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Redman. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Dragonsbane tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
Dragonsbane misses with a hook.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redman duly obliges.
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!
Dragonsbane connects with a looping right hand.
Stu Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dragonsbane's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Dragonsbane moves away and avoids it.
Redman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragonsbane counters with a low kick, right behind Redman 's knee.
Dragonsbane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragonsbane is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Dragonsbane throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman takes a swing at Dragonsbane's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dragonsbane. Redman shrugs it off though.
Dragonsbane fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragonsbane connects with a leg kick.
Dragonsbane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Redman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragonsbane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redman takes a swing at Dragonsbane's ribcage but misses.
Dragonsbane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Redman misses with the combination.
Redman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragonsbane counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonsbane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redman.
Redman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Dragonsbane throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Dragonsbane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragonsbane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonsbane throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Redman finds it's way through Dragonsbane's defenses.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redman connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Dragonsbane does it's job there.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman misses with a hook
#CL#
and Dragonsbane counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Dragonsbane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane misses with a knee strike.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Dragonsbane has him pressed against the cage.
Dragonsbane lands a nice elbow.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Redman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragonsbane moves away.
Redman throws a looping overhand right but Dragonsbane ducks down to avoid it.
Dragonsbane looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragonsbane rather than just go for the knockout.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dragonsbane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragonsbane throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman throws a hook but Dragonsbane avoids it easily.
Dragonsbane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redman digs a good body shot into Dragonsbane's ribs.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Dragonsbane throwing a counter right hand but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Dragonsbane missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dragonsbane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragonsbane manages to avoid it.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redman looks to land a combination but Dragonsbane avoids it well.
Dragonsbane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragonsbane lands a slapping body shot.
Dragonsbane connects with a body shot.
Redman digs a good body shot into Dragonsbane's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragonsbane tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragonsbane tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
Redman slips under a jab.
Redman connects with a right hand. Dragonsbane shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huma Dragonsbane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Redman checks a low kick from Dragonsbane.
Redman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragonsbane's head.
Dragonsbane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragonsbane tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Dragonsbane throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman thuds his right hand into Dragonsbane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Dragonsbane is rocked!
Redman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragonsbane doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Dragonsbane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Redman gets tackled into the cage by Dragonsbane. Dragonsbane maintains the clinch.
Dragonsbane wants to stall.
Dragonsbane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
#BC2#
Redman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman throws a body punch but Dragonsbane moves out of range.
Dragonsbane seems to have got his legs back now.
Dragonsbane lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the cage and back into range.
Redman jabs at Dragonsbane's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragonsbane counters with a nice body shot.
Redman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dragonsbane falls backwards - clearly groggy! Redman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Redman! |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Dragonsbane cracks Fortuna with a good jab.
A head kick from Dragonsbane lands but Fortuna takes it in his stride.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
Dragonsbane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragonsbane 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.#CL2#
Fortuna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dragonsbane, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fortuna digs a right hand underneath Dragonsbane's ribcage. Dragonsbane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortuna tries to circle away but Dragonsbane has him pinned against the cage.
Dragonsbane lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Dragonsbane breaks from the clinch.
Dragonsbane throws an off balance right hand
and Fortuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortuna wants to clinch up but Dragonsbane keeps it at a distance.
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!
Dragonsbane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragonsbane avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Fortuna moves away from the strike by Dragonsbane.
A jab from Fortuna finds it's way through Dragonsbane's defenses.
Fortuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragonsbane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragonsbane's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragonsbane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by Fortuna.
A clash of legs there as Fortuna blocks the low kick.
Fortuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragonsbane with a body shot.
Fortuna avoids the head kick by Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragonsbane throws a lazy body kick
and Fortuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortuna counters with a straight right hand.
Dragonsbane motions for Fortuna to come forward. Dragonsbane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fortuna wants to clinch.#T2#
Dragonsbane throws a leg kick
and Fortuna counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Dragonsbane! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Fortuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Fortuna!
In his post fight interview, Bruno Fortuna started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Shea throws a head kick that misses.
Shea misses with a body kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a leg kick.
Jakub Shea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane blocks a head kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragonsbane swinging wildly here.
Dragonsbane throws a series of punches but Shea avoids them all with ease.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up.
Shea lands a high kick!
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea misses with a leg kick.
Dragonsbane takes a swing at Shea's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragonsbane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shea flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragonsbane steps away.
Dragonsbane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragonsbane throws out the jab.
Shea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragonsbane avoids the head kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shea is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Shea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragonsbane wants to control but Shea postures up.
Dragonsbane is looking to reverse the position.
Shea lands an elbow.
Dragonsbane is looking to reverse the position.
Shea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonsbane keeps working.
Dragonsbane is looking for a sweep.
Dragonsbane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shea.
#T2#
Dragonsbane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane is looking for a sweep. Shea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Dragonsbane has one foot on Shea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Shea.
Dragonsbane checks a low kick from Shea.
Dragonsbane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dragonsbane lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragonsbane.
Shea scoring well with a low kick there.
Shea shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragonsbane sprawls well. He's pushed Shea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragonsbane misses with a double jab.
Shea scores with a nice body kick.
Shea misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Dragonsbane.
Shea throws a nice head kick!
Shea misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Dragonsbane misses with a looping right.
Dragonsbane throws out a powerful jab.
Shea slips under a jab.
Shea throws a leg kick which misses Dragonsbane's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragonsbane tries to avoid it.
Dragonsbane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huma Dragonsbane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dragonsbane misses its intended target.
Dragonsbane misses the jab.
Shea shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
A big left from Dragonsbane misses.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a nice head kick!
Shea avoids the head kick by Dragonsbane.
Shea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Dragonsbane.
Shea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shea throws a head kick but Dragonsbane moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonsbane throws out a loose jab but Shea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Shea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Dragonsbane does no damage.
Dragonsbane misses with a head kick.
Dragonsbane moves out of range of the body kick from Shea.
Shea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragonsbane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch! Shea slams his shin into Dragonsbane's torso.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonsbane lands with an overhand left.
Dragonsbane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragonsbane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shea misses with a head kick.
Dragonsbane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragonsbane throws a low kick but Shea avoids it.
Shea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragonsbane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huma Dragonsbane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dragonsbane avoids the head kick by Shea.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
Shea looks to land a body kick but Dragonsbane moved away.
Shea checks a leg kick.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonsbane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shea.
A shot to the liver by Dragonsbane. Beautiful body shot.
Shea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a straight right.
Jakub Shea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragonsbane.
Shea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonsbane as he jumps to the side.
Dragonsbane tries to counter with a takedown but Shea is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragonsbane connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Shea is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Dragonsbane as Shea shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Shea. #T1#
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shea is breathing heavily.
Dragonsbane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragonsbane misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dragonsbane.
Nice straight punches there by Dragonsbane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragonsbane.
Shea is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragonsbane finish him?
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shea crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Huma Dragonsbane! |
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Event:
C4 - Contenders Series 3
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
Shea throws a head kick but Dragonsbane moves out of range.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Dragonsbane 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.
Dragonsbane misses with a kick to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a sloppy head kick and Shea moves out of range easily.
Shea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragonsbane if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragonsbane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jakub Shea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane avoids the head kick by Shea.
Shea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragonsbane. That did some damage!
Shea throws a body kick that misses.
Shea throws a head kick that misses.
Shea 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.
Shea throws out a leg kick but Dragonsbane moves out of range and Shea only half commits.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane avoids a kick to the body.
Dragonsbane motions for Shea to come forward. Dragonsbane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane misses with a hook. Shea ducked under it nicely.
Shea takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragonsbane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shea.#T1#
Dragonsbane checks a leg kick.
Dragonsbane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragonsbane looks to land a combination. Shea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragonsbane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Shea is rocked!#CL2#
Dragonsbane moves into the clinch.
Oh Shea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragonsbane has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Shea - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Dragonsbane, and another! Shea is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Huma Dragonsbane! |
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Event:
C4 Contenders Series 2
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up.#TD#
Shea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragonsbane looking for a sweep but Shea has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dragonsbane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shea is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragonsbane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Dragonsbane trying to get back to his feet but Shea is in full control for now.
Shea biding his time, controlling Dragonsbane.
Shea wants to control but Dragonsbane manages to buck him off and is now in Shea's guard! Nice work there by Dragonsbane! #T2#
Shea wants to sweep but no luck.
Shea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragonsbane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Shea has an active guard here but Dragonsbane has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragonsbane is trying to control. Shea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Shea controlling the position for now.
Shea is staying active underneath Dragonsbane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dragonsbane trying to control from half guard but Shea is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shea keeping hold of Dragonsbane's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dragonsbane has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dragonsbane feints and as Shea raises his hands in defense, Dragonsbane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shea wants to sweep here but Dragonsbane controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Shea pushes Dragonsbane off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Dragonsbane feints and as Shea raises his hands in defense, Dragonsbane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragonsbane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragonsbane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragonsbane wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Shea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shea darts in looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane gets double underhooks and turns Shea into the cage.
Dragonsbane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shea.
Shea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragonsbane walks away with a smile on his face. Shea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dragonsbane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shea feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragonsbane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shea.
Dragonsbane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a takedown attempt - Shea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Shea drives through with a takedown into Dragonsbane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea is fighting to break Dragonsbane's control of his arms but Dragonsbane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shea wants to control from the top but Dragonsbane keeps moving. #T1#
Shea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragonsbane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shea is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dragonsbane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dragonsbane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shea passes into half guard.
Shea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragonsbane can do to turn this around?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shea slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Shea is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragonsbane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shea stops Dragonsbane from getting back to his feet.
Dragonsbane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dragonsbane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shea is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragonsbane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragonsbane is trying to stand up here but Shea is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shea darts in looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane gets double underhooks and turns Shea into the cage.
Dragonsbane throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Shea. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shea tightens his grip and picks Dragonsbane up, before dumping him to the ground. Dragonsbane manages to land in guard.
Dragonsbane wants to get back to his feet but Shea passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Shea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shea passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Shea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Shea with that takedown attempt.
Shea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shea wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Shea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shea scoring well with a low kick there.
Shea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragonsbane throws out the jab.
Dragonsbane stuffs the takedown.
Dragonsbane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shea defends it well.#TD#
Shea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragonsbane kicks Shea off and gets back to his feet.
Dragonsbane throws a right hand that Shea ducks under and follows up with a left that Shea also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick but Shea moves out of range.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch but Shea is having none of it.
Shea shoots in and drives through. Dragonsbane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Shea. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dragonsbane!#T1#
Shea working away.
Shea trying to control the action but Dragonsbane is working from the bottom.
Dragonsbane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane wants to control but Shea postures up.#SU#
Shea decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonsbane as he jumps to the side.
Dragonsbane avoids the body shot from Shea.
Shea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dragonsbane defends well and Shea ends up having to push Dragonsbane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Shea breaks from the clinch.
Dragonsbane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jakub Shea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses.
As Dragonsbane backs away, Shea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Shea has closed the distance and engaged Dragonsbane in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dragonsbane manages to break the clinch.
Shea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragonsbane if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Dragonsbane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shea sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragonsbane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Dragonsbane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shea circles away.#TD2#
Shea gets caught napping as Dragonsbane dives in and scores a takedown. Shea manages to retain guard.
Shea wriggles free and stands up.
Dragonsbane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragonsbane tries to close the distance and clinch but Shea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shea keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Shea misses its target.
Shea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragonsbane throws a low kick, looking for Shea's leg but Shea calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dragonsbane working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Shea decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragonsbane, up you get! #T4#
Some wild striking there from Dragonsbane.
#TD#
Shea gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragonsbane pushes Shea off and gets back to his feet.
Shea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragonsbane circles away.
Huma Dragonsbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Shea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jakub Shea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Shea! |
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