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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Durbans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durbans staying out of range there.
Durbans throws a combination that misses
and Durbans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Finlayson catches Durbans right on the button with a cross.
Durbans cracks a nice hook into Finlayson's ribs.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durbans throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
Durbans avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Finlayson digs a good hook to Durbans's body.
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson lands an overhand right.
Durbans throws a leg kick
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Finlayson cracks Durbans with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Durbans looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him?
#ROC#Durbans is rocked!
Durbans is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Finlayson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Durbans crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Durbans's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
During a confident post fight interview, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Durbans throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range.
Kogir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kogir lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover.
Kogir moves out of range of the body kick from Durbans.
Kogir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kogir takes a swing at Durbans's ribcage but misses.
Durbans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durbans keeps Kogir at a distance using the push kick.
Kogir throws a hook but Durbans avoids it easily.
Kogir dodges the punch combination from Durbans.
No joy there for Durbans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durbans avoids the body shot from Kogir.
Durbans misses with a kick to the body.
Kogir throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durbans misses with a body punch
and Kogir counters with a three punch combo that has Durbans backing up. Durbans nods at Kogir to acknowledge the strikes.
Durbans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durbans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kogir takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Durbans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kogir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Durbans. Those never looked like landing.
Kogir misses the body punch
and Durbans counters with a good, hard body kick but Kogir shrugs it off.
Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kogir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durbans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kogir throws a hook but Durbans blocks it.
Kogir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durbans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durbans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durbans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kogir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durbans rather than just go for the knockout.
Kogir scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Kogir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogir lands with a good body shot.
Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection.
Kogir digs a good body shot into Durbans's ribs.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durbans is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kogir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durbans at a distance.
Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kogir scores with a jab to the body.
Kogir lands with a right hand.
A jab from Kogir finds it's way through Durbans's defenses.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kogir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kogir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durbans throws a sloppy head kick and Kogir moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Kogir.
Kogir scores with a body shot.
Durbans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection.
Kogir lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Kogir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Durbans is rocked!
Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Durbans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kogir plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Durbans swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Durbans face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ganny Kogir! |
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Event:
Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Boxer rushes Durbans and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durbans tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Durbans wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Durbans is trying to break free.
Boxer prevents Durbans from breaking the clinch.
Durbans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been informed that Durbans 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.
Durbans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durbans wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Durbans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxer has him pressed against the cage.
Durbans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durbans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durbans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durbans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durbans is trying to break the clinch but Boxer has him pressed against the cage.
Durbans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durbans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxer prevents Durbans from breaking the clinch.
Durbans wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
#T1#
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Durbans is trying to force a seperation but Boxer has the dominant position.
Durbans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Durbans is looking for the big counter here.
Durbans throws a front kick that sends Boxer stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Boxer forces Durbans back against the cage and clinches.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks.
Boxer keeps control of Durbans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durbans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durbans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Durbans won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer. #T2#
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durbans avoids it.
Durbans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durbans can't break the clinch.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durbans backwards.
Boxer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durbans is defending well for now.
Durbans can't break the clinch.
Durbans is trying to break the clinch but Boxer has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer keeps control of Durbans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Durbans's body.
Durbans connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durbans, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Durbans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durbans tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the cage.
Durbans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy.
Boxer working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Boxer working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boxer.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Durbans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durbans tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Boxer.
Boxer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durbans is defending well for now.
Durbans tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the cage.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Boxer stalling against the cage.
Durbans can't break the clinch.
Durbans prevents Boxer from breaking the clinch.
Durbans wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Boxer stalling.
Durbans is trying to break the clinch but Boxer has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durbans blocks an elbow strike.
Durbans can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Durbans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Boxer pushes Durbans up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks. #BC#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Boxer has closed the distance and engaged Durbans in a clinch.
Durbans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durbans has Boxer pressed against the cage, preventing Boxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durbans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxer trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Boxer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Boxer takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durbans has Boxer pressed against the cage, preventing Boxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Durbans can't break the clinch.
Durbans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks.
Boxer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Boxer throws a body kick that misses.
Durbans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Boxer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks. #BC#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durbans!
Durbans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Durbans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Boxer is rocked!
Boxer gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Durbans! |
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Event:
Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Durbans has had enough of the clinch but Rockwell keeps him there for the moment.
Durbans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockwell has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durbans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Durbans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durbans prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Durbans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Rockwell.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockwell has double underhooks.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockwell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Rockwell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Durbans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durbans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Rockwell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Durbans has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rockwell is looking to defend but Durbans has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rockwell! Durbans pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rockwell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Durbans! |
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Event:
Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
McMaggara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Durbans!
McMaggara controls the position.
McMaggara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McMaggara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMaggara is trying to get an arm triangle but Durbans is defending well. #T1#
McMaggara advances nicely into full mount.
Durbans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durbans is squirming around, avoiding McMaggara's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
McMaggara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durbans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMaggara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Durbans is holding on tight.
Durbans wants to control but McMaggara is having none of it.
Durbans regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McMaggara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durbans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMaggara. #SUB2#
McMaggara is looking for a kimura but Durbans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McMaggara to get the leverage.
McMaggara not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Durbans's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Durbans actively working from the bottom here.
Durbans is looking to improve his position.
McMaggara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Durbans! #T3##SUB2#
McMaggara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Durbans has worked his arm free - good work by Durbans!
McMaggara avoids the strikes from the bottom by Durbans.
McMaggara is looking to take a break and control but Durbans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMaggara controlling from side mount.
Durbans tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McMaggara prevents Durbans from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McMaggara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Durbans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McMaggara.
McMaggara controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
McMaggara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Durbans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Durbans! #SUB#
Durbans drops back, looking for a kneebar! McMaggara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McMaggara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McMaggara! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McMaggara is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Durbans looks calm but he's in trouble here. McMaggara gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Durbans is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McMaggara lets go of the hold and Durbans can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mandingo McMaggara!
A very excited looking Mandingo McMaggara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Teixeira lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover.
Durbans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durbans throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Durbans walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira.
Durbans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throwing a counter right hand but Durbans manages to avoid it.
Durbans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira cracks Durbans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durbans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teixeira.
Durbans throws a jab but it's blocked by Teixeira. #KD#
Teixeira catches Durbans napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Durbans to the canvas!
#ROC#Durbans is rocked!#SUB2#
Durbans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durbans is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?#SU#
Teixeira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Durbans seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira fakes the body blow, causing Durbans to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Durbans goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eder Teixeira! |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Durbans swinging wildly here.
Durbans throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ruiha misses its intended target.
Durbans defending well as Ruiha loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ruiha has Durbans up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha lands a shot to the body.
Ruiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Durbans's ribcage. Durbans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruiha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruiha lands a body punch.
Durbans is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha pushes Durbans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durbans takes a shot to the head.
Ruiha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durbanss head.
Ruiha lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Ruiha scores with a shoulder strike.
Durbans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruiha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Ruiha.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiha.
Ruiha unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Durbans! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ruiha is unloading with more strikes now! Durbans drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
A very excited looking Tama Ruiha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Montgomery Jr.
Durbans tries to clinch but Montgomery Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Montgomery Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Montgomery Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durbans is trying to defend but Montgomery Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Montgomery Jr wants to take a breather but Durbans is having none of it.
Montgomery Jr wants to stand but Durbans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Montgomery Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Durbans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montgomery Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Durbans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durbans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Durbans is tightening it up a little... Montgomery Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montgomery Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montgomery Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Durbans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Durbans! |
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