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Event:
GC 511: Flair VS Rainey
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rainey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rainey connects with a jab.
Flair swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey avoids a kick to the body.
Rainey lands a slapping body shot.
Flair misses with the combination.
Rainey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flair throws a body punch but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey scores with a leg kick.
Rainey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rainey throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rainey.
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!
Flair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rainey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Flair lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Flair tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rainey to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rainey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rainey swings for the body but Flair moves out of range.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Flair tried to score with a low kick but Rainey checks it.
Rainey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rainey defending well as Flair loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Flair swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flair on the side of the head.
Rainey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Rainey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Flair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rainey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Rainey avoiding damage.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Rainey avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it.
Rainey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Rainey to work.
Rainey has Flair pressed against the cage.
Flair cracks Rainey with a nice body shot.
Rainey throws a head punch that misses.
Rainey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raineys head.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Rainey.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Rainey.
Still in the clinch, Rainey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rainey misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rainey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rainey.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rainey blocking some punches.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rainey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rainey misses with a body punch.
Rainey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flair.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainey's elbow.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Rainey pushes Flair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flair blocks an elbow strike from Rainey.
Rainey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flair seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rainey can turn it around.
Rainey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rainey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Rainey prevents a body shot from Flair.
A short right from Flair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair scores with a shot to the side of Rainey's head.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rainey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Rainey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rainey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rainey leaning against his opponent.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Rainey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Flair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rainey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rainey punishes Flair's body with a nice straight punch.
Flair misses with a shot to the body
and Rainey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flair throws a right hand that Rainey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rainey also avoids with ease.
Rainey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rainey cracks Flair with a good jab.
Rainey lands with a cross. #ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Flair misses with a few strikes there.
Rainey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though.
Rainey lands a nice shot that snaps Flair's head back.
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair looks to throw a body kick
and Rainey counters with a crisp right that sends Flair to the canvas! Rainey follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
GC 504:
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Flair cracks Barboozer with an uppercut from hell and Barboozer crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Flair's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#It looks like Edson Barboozer has been cut.
Barboozer looking to control but Flair passes into half guard.
Flair content to control rather than advance.
Flair's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barboozer is trying to get back to full guard.
Flair controlling the action here.#T1#
Barboozer wants to get back to full guard.
Flair content to control rather than advance.
Flair continues to stall.
Further stalling from Flair.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Flair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Barboozer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Flair creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barboozer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barboozer drops to his knees and Flair pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 494:
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Camacho misses with a right hand
enabling Flair to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho cracks Flair with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Flair saw that one coming.
Flair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flair scrambles back to his feet.
Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.
Flair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flair cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Camacho catches Flair right on the button with a cross.
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Flair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho lands a head shot.#T1#
Camacho misses with a hook.
Flair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camacho rather than just go for the knockout.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Flair lands a high kick to the side of Camacho's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Flair dives into guard, looking to finish.#SUB#
Camacho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Flair uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair controlling from side mount.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Flair staying calm.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard but Flair has passed into side control.
Camacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Flair slows the pace down in half guard.
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flair is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camacho is trying to keep Flair in close.
Flair stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Flair.
Flair misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
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#
Camacho dips to his left and cracks Flair with an uppercut!
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair misses with a body shot.
Flair moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho feinted with a counter takedown.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flair has time to react.
Flair blocks a head kick by Camacho.
The fighters circling - Flair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Flair throws a lazy body kick
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Flair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flair misses with a body shot.
Flair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD#
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Flair tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Flair back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Flair is rocked!
Flair looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Flair is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Flair misses with a straight right.
Flair seems to have recovered his senses.
Flair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rice Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flair misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Camacho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Flair trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camacho trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Camacho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flair dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Camacho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flair is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camacho.#T3#
Flair happy to just control the position for now.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Flair moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
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.
Camacho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flair off and has taken his back!
Flair is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flair felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flair trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flair knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flair for a finish. #SUB#
Flair defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camacho's arms.
Camacho is not going to allow Flair to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Jermaine Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Flair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flair lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho cracks Flair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flair works over Camacho's head and body with a nice combination.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Flair digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flair.
Camacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Flair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Flair counters with a good, hard body kick but Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flair lands with a good body shot.
Flair cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Flair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Flair.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Flair misses.
Flair swinging wildly here.
Flair misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Flair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Flair scores with a shot to the body.
Flair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Flair moved out of range nicely.
Flair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.#KD2#
Flair drops Camacho with a nice combination! Flair dives into Camacho's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Camacho is rocked!
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
Oh Camacho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flair preventing the sweep.
Camacho seems to have got his legs back now.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flair showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho is trying to keep Flair in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair stalks Johns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johns's face. Johns staggers backwards, shaken.
Flair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Flair lands a jab.
Johns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Johns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flair to score with a decent uppercut.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair throws a leg kick that misses.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns tries to land a front kick but Flair steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Nice combo by Flair! Oh, that's hurt him - Johns falls to the canvas and Flair follows him into side control. #ROC#Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns is trying to escape the position but Flair is controlling the position.
Johns is still in real trouble! Can Flair finish him?
Johns is trying to improve his position.
Johns seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Flair stalls from top position.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns tries to buck Flair off but Flair is having none of it.
Flair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flair working away.
Johns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flair haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard.
Flair taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johns throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair is looking for a counter combo.
Flair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flair lands a front kick.
Flair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair feints and then cracks Johns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johns down.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
and Flair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flair scores with a hook to the body. Johns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johns looks winded!
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Flair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
and Flair counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johns! He's just covering up as Flair starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 486: Ecker VS Pereira
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug connects with a leg kick.
Flair connects with a nice looking jab.
Flair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hug.
Hug throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Hug tenderised Flair's leg. Flair is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Flair misses.
Hug throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hug scores with a nice head shot.
Hug throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Hug drops his shoulder and cracks Flair with a huge uppercut! Flair goes down! Can Hug finish him?
#ROC#Flair is rocked!
Flair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flair is still in real trouble! Can Hug finish him?
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug won't allow Flair to sweep him here.
Flair seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flair holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flair pulls Hug in close to his closed guard and prevents Hug from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hug trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Hug. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hug lunges at Flair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flair's hand.
Flair misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flair jabs at Hug's body.
Flair throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
Flair throws a lazy uppercut
and Hug counters with a nice body shot.
Hug bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flair misses with a low kick.
Flair is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flair swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Hug connects with the punch.
Hug throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.#T3#
Hug thuds a left hand into Flair's body.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Flair throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Flair does it's job there.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Flair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flair connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair throws a series of punches but Hug moves out of range.
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hug is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Flair releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Hug waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Flair. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Flair to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Hug is looking to pass into half guard but Flair pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flair is in guard.#REVB#
Flair content to stall in guard here.
Hug has Flair pulled in close to control his posture.
Hug being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Flair misses with an uppercut.
Flair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hug counters with a quick kick to the body but Flair blocks it.
Hug throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
A head kick misses from Flair.
Flair throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hug circles away quickly and effectively.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Flair slips a jab from Hug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug cracks Flair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flair.
No joy there for Flair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flair stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Hug.
Flair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hug rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flair.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hug scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Hug.#CL2#
Flair closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hug fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hug tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Flair tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Hug lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug blocks a body shot from Flair.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flair can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Flair tries to work over Hug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair misses with some punches.
A short left from Hug.
Hug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
A body shot lands from Hug.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Hug lands with a light punch inside.
Hug lands with a light punch inside.
Hug tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually Hug drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Hug tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flair avoids it.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hug blocks a body shot from Flair.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Flair is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Hug lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flair misses with some punches.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flair.
Hug scores with a shot to the side of Flair's head.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not. #T4#
Hug lands with a short shot to the head.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hug.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
Hug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair working aggressively here.
Hug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hug.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
Hug creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Flair's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Flair drops to his knees and Hug pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
GC 483: Don VS Phol
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Fritz.
Fritz can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair lands a left hand.
Fritz working hard to break the clinch.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair working aggressively here.
Fritz lands a left hand.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Fritz.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
Fritz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Fritz blocking some punches.
Fritz tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing Fritz back against the cage.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fritz lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair works on Fritz's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair prevents Fritz from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair is leaning against Fritz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Fritz controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Fritz.
We've been informed that Fritz 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.
Fritz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Fritz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair digs a right hand underneath Fritz's ribcage. Fritz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fritz fails to land.
Fritz misses with the head strike.
Fritz tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
Flair letting Fritz take a breather here.
Fritz scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Flair tries a body shot but Fritz blocks it.
#T2#
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fritzs head.
Fritz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Fritz is leaning against Flair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Fritz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fritz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fritz fails to land.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Fritz on the inside.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fritz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.
Fritz lands a body punch.
Fritz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flair up against the cage.
Flair misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC2#
Fritz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flair jabs Fritz right on the nose. Fritz blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Fritz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fritz tests Flair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz misses with the combination.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
Fritz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fritz catches Flair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz throws a body shot but no joy.
Fritz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flair jabs Fritz right on the nose. Fritz blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Fritz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair scores with a jab. Fritz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fritz throws a body shot but no joy.
Fritz blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fritz, as that shot connected.
Flair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Flair slips the punch.
Flair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fritz thuds a left hand into Flair's body.
Fritz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fritz lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fritz cracks Flair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Flair counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Rice Flair will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fritz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flair on the side of the head.
Flair defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fritz throws an off balance right hand
and Flair counters with a series of strikes. Fritz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fritz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flair.
It looked like Flair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flair throws a poor cross that misses
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Flair.
Flair misses with a head kick.
Fritz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair misses with a body shot
and Fritz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Flair misses
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair throws a right hand that misses
and Fritz counters with a huge left! Flair is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fritz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Flair from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fritz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Fritz!
Our winner, Matthew Fritz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 480: Fritz VS Shakes
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair slips a jab from Barboozer.
Flair tries to land a body kick
and Barboozer counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Flair clinches with his opponent.
Barboozer tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair cracks Barboozer with a nice body shot.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboozer.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses with a punch to the body.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Barboozer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flair avoids it.
Flair managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barboozer tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
#T1#
Flair lands with a left to the head.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flair is defending well for now.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Good body shot from Flair.
Barboozer working aggressively here.
Barboozer is looking to control Flair's arms but Flair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barboozer has his back to the cage.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Flair.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Barboozer.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flair avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer is trying to maintain a safe position but Flair gets an underhook and turns Barboozer into the cage.
Flair avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair works on Barboozer's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Barboozer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barboozers head.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barboozers head. #ROC2#Barboozer is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Oh Barboozer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barboozer with a big uppercut! Barboozer tries to clinch up but Flair pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barboozer to the mat! Barboozer covers up and Flair unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair works Foley's body with a nice hook.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair throws a lazy head kick
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Flair avoids the body shot from Foley.
Foley connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Foley. Beautiful body shot.
Flair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foley momentarily.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair misses with a combination
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Flair throws a head kick that misses
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flair.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
Flair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flair throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flair lands a right hook to the body.
Flair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Flair throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flair throws an off balance right hand
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flair connects with the punch.
Foley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair misses with a hook
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Flair misses with a two punch combination.
Flair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Flair lands with a shot to the body.
Foley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flair throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flair punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Foley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flair throws a push kick but Foley slaps the foot to one side.
Flair throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Flair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Foley digs a good hook to Flair's body.
Flair throws a leg kick that misses.
Foley slips a jab from Flair.
Foley avoids the head kick by Flair.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Flair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Flair.
Flair tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range. #T3#
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foley throws an off balance right hand
and Flair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.
Flair feints and then cracks Foley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foley down.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Flair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Flair does no damage.
Flair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Flair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Flair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flair had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Flair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flair lands a two punch combo.
Flair lands with a good body shot.
Flair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flair tries to clinch but Foley moves away
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Flair misses.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Flair moved out of range.
Flair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
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 Rice Flair will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Flair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flair manages to avoid it.
Flair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foley on the side of the head.
Rice Flair is winning the standup battle so far.
Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair throws a leg kick
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley throws a hook to the side of Flair's head but Flair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flair misses the body punch
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Flair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
A low kick from Flair misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Foley misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Flair. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Foley cracks Flair with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Flair looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foley finish him?
Flair throws a leg kick that misses.
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Flair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flair is looking to wear down Foley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flair looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley defending well as Flair loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Flair lands with a good body shot.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Flair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Flair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Foley moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.#T2#
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair scores with a nice head shot.
Flair misses the body punch
and Foley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flair throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flair walks into a stiff left hand from Foley.
Foley throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
As Foley looks to move away, Flair throws a big counter combo but Foley just gets out of the way.
Foley slips under a jab from Flair.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Foley is rocked!
Flair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.#T3#
Foley misses with a straight left.
Flair tries to clinch but Foley moves away
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flair connects with a body shot that sends Foley's belly button to the back.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Flair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flair misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Flair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flair looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick from Flair.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Flair throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley throws an overhand right that drops Flair like a sack of potatoes! Foley dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 475: Flair VS Hoddle
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair walks into a jab.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Hoddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Hoddle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Flair goes down! Can Hoddle finish him!?#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoddle is fighting to break Flair's control of his arms but Flair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Flair.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flair's head.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Flair keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Hoddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair pulls Hoddle in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoddle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle postures up in Flair's guard and throws a big left but Flair blocks it. #T3#
Hoddle controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Flair misses its intended target.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoddle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though.
Flair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flair swinging wildly here.
Flair tries to clinch up.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flair manages to avoid it.
Hoddle throws a push kick but Flair slaps the foot to one side.
Hoddle dips to his left and cracks Flair with an uppercut!
Flair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair misses with a hook.
Hoddle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoddle cracks Flair with a hook to the temple - Flair is on wobbly legs here! Hoddle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Flair falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hoddle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle is the new lightweight champion!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Draper has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair works on Draper's body with a couple of short punches.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair presses Draper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Draper blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Draper.
Flair misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
Draper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair working aggressively here.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draper blocking some punches.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Draper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper blocks an uppercut.
Draper goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair lands a jab.
Flair misses the body punch #TD#
and Draper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flair! #T3##SUB#
Draper is working to tighten his grip on Flair's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Flair has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Draper is really squeezing tight and eventually Flair passes out! Draper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sterling Draper!
A very excited looking Sterling Draper 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:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Covington rushes Flair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Covington blocking some punches.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Covington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Covington's elbow.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
Covington blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Covington blocks a body shot from Flair.
Covington goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flair plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Covington finds it's target.
Flair misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Covington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Covington.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC2#
Covington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flair throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Covington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flair's guard.
Covington is fighting to break Flair's control of his arms but Flair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Covington is one step ahead there.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Covington has gone for a leg lock! Flair slips out almost immediately though and dives into Covington's guard.#REVR#
Flair preventing the sweep.
Flair slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flair controlling from side mount. #T2#
Covington is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Flair politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flair prefers to stall for the moment though.
Covington is looking to regain half guard here but Flair keeps moving and retains side control.
Flair takes a little break here. Covington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Covington has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Covington struggling a bit here.
Flair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Covington is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Covington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Covington is trying to work for a sweep but Flair has mounted him!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flair sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flair's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Covington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Covington is trying to maintain the position but Flair is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Flair scores with a hook to the body. Covington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Covington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Covington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett Covington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Covington lands a lovely overhand right.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Flair #TD2#
and Covington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Covington slips nicely into half guard.
Flair desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Covington is looking to stall here but Flair recovers full guard.
Covington throws a strike but Flair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Flair wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Covington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Covington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flair puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Covington tries to get to full guard but Flair has control of the leg.
Flair stalling. #T2#
Flair prevents Covington from improving his position.#SUB2#
Covington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flair continues to stall.
Rice Flair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Covington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flair's back!#T3#
Covington is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Flair. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Flair trying to control the position but Covington manages to sink in the hooks.
Flair avoids the strikes from Covington. #SUB2#
Covington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Flair looking very determined here, making life difficult for Covington.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington gets his hands free as Flair looks to control. #SUB2#
Covington is persistently looking for the submission but Flair is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Covington seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Flair's chin but Flair turns very nicely into Covington's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Flair.
Covington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Flair content to stall in guard here.
Covington wants to control but Flair passes easily into half guard.
Covington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Covington.
Covington wants to sweep but no luck.
Flair has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Everett Covington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Covington slips a jab and a cross from Flair.
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flair.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Covington.
Flair throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Covington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Covington.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flair seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair keeping full guard, as Covington tries to pass. #T1#
Flair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flair throws the left hand but Covington avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Covington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flair!
You can see the frustration on Flair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom. #T2#
Covington works to advance to full mount. Flair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Flair wants to control but Covington is having none of it.
Flair is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Flair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flair tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Covington landing strikes from the mount and Flair is in trouble! #T3##SUB2#
Covington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flair to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flair shrugs it off.
Covington with shots to the head and body - Flair looks very uncomfortable down there.
Covington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flair's face.
Covington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair tries to hold on but Covington pushes him away.
Covington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Covington throwing strikes here but Flair is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Covington drops a big elbow. That's hurt Flair! More shots from Covington and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington 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:
GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Baxxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxxter looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Baxxter.
Flair working aggressively here.
Baxxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flair working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Baxxter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.
Baxxter blocking some punches.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxxter.
Baxxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baxxter presses Flair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Baxxter lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Baxxter blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Baxxter manages to break the clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Baxxter moves away
and Baxxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flair thinking. #CL#
Flair moves into the clinch.
Baxxter blocking some punches.
Baxxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Baxxter lands a left hand.
Baxxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxxter.
Baxxter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Baxxter breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Flair darts in trying to clinch
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flair darts in trying to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Baxxter counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baxxter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flair darts in trying to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baxxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Flair.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxxter.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flair working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Baxxter breaks from the clinch.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair tries to clinch
and Baxxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flair moves to clinch but Baxxter breaks away
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair looks to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Flair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baxxter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flair takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baxxter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baxxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Flair closes the distance and clinches.
Baxxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baxxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baxxter.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Flair.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baxxter connects with a looping right hand.
Baxxter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baxxter circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Flair instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
#BC2#
Baxxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baxxter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baxxter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair wants to clinch.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baxxter cracks Flair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Baxxter looks to throw the jab but Flair is out of range.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxxter circles away.
Flair darts in trying to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxxter throws a head kick but Flair moves out of range.
Flair is looking to clinch but Baxxter is avoiding it.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Baxxter is having none of it.
Baxxter swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
Baxxter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Flair blocks it well.
Flair tries to clinch but Baxxter is having none of it. #T2#
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Flair tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Baxxter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Baxxter.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxxter. #BC2#
Baxxter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flair wants to clinch but Baxxter slips to the side
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter throws a nice head kick!
Flair darts in trying to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##KD2#
Baxxter lands a big head kick that sends Flair tumbling to the mat! Baxxter takes a step backwards and waves Flair back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Flair walks into a left hand.
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baxxter! But no joy.
Baxxter steps in with a hook that catches Flair right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Baxxter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Flair looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter is the new lightweight champion!
Hans Peter Baxxter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 459: Flair VS Galeos
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galeos blocks an uppercut.
Galeos taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Galeos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Galeos blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeoss head.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Galeos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galeos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Galeos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galeos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Galeos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flair takes a swing at Galeos's ribcage but misses.
Galeos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galeos throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Flair counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flair.
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Galeos jumps guard and drags Flair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Flair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galeos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galeos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galeos! #REVB#
Galeos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galeos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flair tries to buck Galeos off but Galeos is having none of it.#T2#
Flair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flair wants to improve his position but Galeos is controlling well.
Flair's coaches at The Brick Hithouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galeos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galeos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flair keeps working.
Flair tries to get to full guard but Galeos has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Flair keeping moving, preventing Galeos from controlling successfully.
Flair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galeos's guard. #REVR#
Flair postures up in Galeos's guard and throws a big left but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Galeos working for a triangle but Flair defends it easily.
Flair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Flair postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Galeos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flair, into his guard. #REVB#
Galeos looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galeos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flair advances to half guard.
Galeos is staying active underneath Flair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flair has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galeos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Flair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galeos is just riding it out for now. Flair eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Flair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galeos tries to pull guard but Flair won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
Galeos misses with a wild combination.
Galeos lands a really nice looking cross but Flair seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Flair takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Galeos.
Galeos blocking some punches.
Galeos is trying to pull guard but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.#T1#
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Flair.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
Galeos fails to pull guard.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Galeos controls his hands.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flair lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Galeos breaks from the clinch.
Galeos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galeos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galeos can do to turn this around?
Galeos throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch but Galeos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flair slips a jab and a cross from Galeos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galeos throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.
Galeos throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair wants to clinch up but Galeos keeps it at a distance.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Galeos circles away.
Galeos misses with a double jab.
Flair tries to clinch
and Galeos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flair tries to clinch there but Galeos circles away.
Galeos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Flair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galeos stalks Flair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flair's face. Flair staggers backwards, shaken.
Galeos misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
A punch combination from Galeos misses.
Galeos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galeos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Flair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galeos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
#BC2#
Galeos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flair wants to clinch up but Galeos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Flair has managed to clinch.
Galeos can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Flair lands with a right to the head.
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!
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galeos tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually Galeos drops back down to his feet.
Galeos jumps guard but Flair stands there with Galeos around his waist. Galeos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Galeos.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galeos.
Flair lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
Flair prevents a body shot from Galeos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Flair scores with a shot to the side of Galeos's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Galeos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galeos swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
Galeos cracks Flair with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galeos lands a jab-cross combination.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galeos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Flair clinches up against the cage.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galeos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flair is defending well.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Nice body punch from Flair.
Galeos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Galeos takes a shot to the head.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair has Galeos pressed against the cage, preventing Galeos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Flair.
Flair prevents Galeos from breaking the clinch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Galeos is rocked!
Galeos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galeos is still on wobbly legs! Can Flair finish him?
Galeos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flair to keep the fight standing.
Galeos is trying to stall.
Flair is leaning against Galeos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galeos seems to have recovered his senses.
Galeos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galeos is trying to break the clinch but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Galeos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flair lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Galeos has had enough of the clinch but Flair keeps him there for the moment.
Flair tries a body shot but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos tries to circle away but Flair has him pinned against the cage.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
Flair presses Galeos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Rice Flair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Galeos.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair is working Galeos over against the cage.#T3#
Flair tries a body shot but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Flair lands a body shot.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Galeos misses with a knee to the head.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
Galeos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Galeos.
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!
Galeos blocks an uppercut.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Galeos is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Flair has Galeos up against the cage in a clinch.
Galeos blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Galeos keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Galeos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flair tries to clinch but Galeos moves out of range.
Galeos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Galeos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Flair avoids nicely. #CL#
Flair rushes Galeos and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Galeos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galeos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Galeos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galeos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range.
Flair tries to clinch but Galeos is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galeos! But no joy.
Flair wants to clinch
and Galeos counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Flair rushes Galeos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Galeos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galeos throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galeos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Galeos does no damage.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range. #CL#
Flair clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Galeos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair lands a body punch.
Flair lands a shot to the body.
Flair works on Galeos's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeoss head.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
A short right from Flair.
Flair lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Flair tries to work over Galeos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair gets through Galeos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
Flair unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galeos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Flair is unloading with more strikes now! Galeos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair!
Rice Flair retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuragomidova feints the counter takedown.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova tries to avoid it but Flair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuragomidova to the ground. Nuragomidova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair is being controlled here.
Nuragomidova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova lands an elbow. #T1#
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair's coaches at The Brick Hithouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position. #T2#
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Nuragomidova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
Nuragomidova landing a few strikes.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big elbow. #ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Nuragomidova is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuragomidova laying and praying for a moment but Flair takes advantage and regains half guard. #SU2#
Nuragomidova stands up out of the half guard.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Flair with that takedown attempt.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flair takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flair was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Flair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Flair has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nuragomidova escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nuragomidova!
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Flair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Flair tries to clinch there but Nuragomidova circles away.
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Nuragomidova pushes him off.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flair moves away.#CL#
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Flair is controlling him.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Nuragomidova.
Flair tries to work over Nuragomidova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nuragomidova lands with a left to the head.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands a body punch.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuragomidova works on Flair's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice strike.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Flair gets a clinch.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Nuragomidova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Nuragomidova looking to score a takedown here. Flair is defending well but Nuragomidova drives through and ends up in Flair's guard.#T2##SUB#
Flair looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nuragomidova is defending well. Flair quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nuragomidova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flair celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rice Flair!
Rice Flair is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '. |
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Event:
GC 446: Wolf-Fang VS Draven
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Morad shoots in and gets a takedown into Flair's guard.
Morad with a nice head shot there.
Flair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morad lands a couple of digs.
Morad controlling from the top position.
Morad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flair is keeping the position for now.
Morad wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving. #SUB2#
Flair has an active guard here but Morad has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Morad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flair has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Morad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flair is pressing down on Morad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Flair looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morad is defending well. Flair quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morad has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flair celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Johns misses the jab.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns thuds his right hand into Flair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johns can pounce on him.
Flair lands a leg kick that knocks Johns off balance momentarily.
Johns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flair wants to slow Johns down by chopping away at his legs.
Flair throws a head kick that misses.
Johns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Flair saw that one coming.
Flair looks to land a body kick but Johns moved away.
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Flair just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohns.#CL2#
Flair has Johns up against the cage in a clinch.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
#T1#
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a body kick.
Johns lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Johns.
Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.
Johns lands a body shot.
Johns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Johns tenderised Flair's leg. Flair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Johns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flair felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flair tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.#T2#
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flair works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Flair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flair is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Johns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johns has managed to get both his arms back between Flair's legs - danger averted.
Johns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flair's guard. #SUB#
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flair is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Johns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johns's back!#SUB2#
Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flair.
Johns looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johns turns into Flair and is now in his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Flair has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Flair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Johns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Flair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Johns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Johns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johns stays in close to Flair's body and controls the position.
Flair lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flair won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johns moves into full guard.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there. #T1#
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johns is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses.
Flair postures up.
Johns has momentary wrist control but Flair slips an elbow through the middle.
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Johns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair lands a couple of elbows.
Flair scoring with some ground and pound.
Flair trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns pulls Flair in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Flair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Johns is pulling down on Flair's head. It's preventing any offense from Flair, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rice Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair lands a body shot.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
and Flair counters with a straight right hand.
Johns takes a swing at Flair's ribcage but misses.
Johns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flair blocks a jab.
Flair feints a counter leg kick.
Johns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Flair lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Johns sprawling to the canvas. Flair follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Johns hang on? #ROC2#Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flair wants to work for an arm triangle but Johns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johns trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Flair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flair connects with a body shot.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johns under the eye.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Flair gets tackled into the cage by Johns. Johns maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Flair.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair dips a shoulder and cracks Johns with a mighty uppercut! Johns falls back against the cage and Flair unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johns is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Flair screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Flair moves into the clinch.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harbrant tries to break the clinch but Flair is controlling the position. #BC#
Harbrant breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Harbrant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Flair gets a clinch.
Harbrant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Harbrant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harbrant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Flair darts in and clinches Harbrant up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
Flair lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant. #BC#
Harbrant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harbrant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Harbrant clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flair tries to work over Harbrant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Harbrant.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flair misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Harbrant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harbrant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flair looking for a sweep. Not yet Flair, not yet. #SUB2#
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harbrant defends it easily.#SUB2#
Flair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harbrant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harbrant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harbrant defends it easily.#SUB2#
Flair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Flair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harbrant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Flair looking to sit in guard and control but Harbrant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harbrant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harbrant defends well.#SUB2#
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Harbrant wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Harbrant throwing strikes from guard but Flair blocks nicely.
Harbrant advances position into side control!
Flair manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Harbrant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harbrant sets himself, and Flair steps forward looking for the clinch! Harbrant avoids it this time.#CL2#
Flair clinches.
Harbrant fails to pull guard.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair keeps control of Harbrant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Harbrant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kody Harbrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a body punch but Harbrant moves out of range. #CL2#
Flair takes the fight into the clinch.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Harbrant.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair prevents Harbrant from breaking the clinch.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Harbrant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Harbrant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harbrant blocks a body shot from Flair.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Harbrant controls the action.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harbrant.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Rice Flair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Harbrant breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Harbrant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flair is working Harbrant over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Harbrant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Flair pushes Harbrant up against the cage in a clinch.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards. #T3#
Flair misses with the head strike.
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harbrant blocks a body shot from Flair.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair works on Harbrant's body with a couple of short punches.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Harbrant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flair.
A shot in the inside from Flair. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Harbrant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Flair.
Harbrant jumps guard but Flair stands there with Harbrant around his waist. Harbrant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Harbrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Harbrant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Harbrant controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Flair closes the distance and clinches.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbrant's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Harbrant gets control of Flair's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harbrant will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harbrant is trying to keep Flair in close.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant keeping full guard, as Flair tries to pass.
Flair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Flair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Harbrant has his foot on Flair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flair works his way back into a safe position though.
Flair is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harbrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flair's guard. #REVR#
Flair keeping moving, preventing Harbrant from controlling successfully.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbrant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Flair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harbrant tries to free his leg and advance position but Flair is retaining full guard.
Kody Harbrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harbrant wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Flair pulls Harbrant in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Harbrant trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harbrant rushes Flair and presses him up against the cage.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harbrant blocking some punches.
Harbrant jumps guard but Flair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harbrant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harbrant has had enough of the clinch but Flair keeps him there for the moment.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Flair.
Harbrant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harbrant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harbrant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Harbrant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Flair tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Flair.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Flair lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with the head strike.
#T2#
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Flair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flair scrambles back to his feet.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Flair instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flair tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Flair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
Flair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Flair's shoulder, as Flair tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Flair gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Flair prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A short uppercut from Flair.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Flair.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McDonald blocking some punches.
Flair misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Flair - that landed with a thud.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair is working McDonald over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flair tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Flair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald is trying to drag Flair to the mat but Flair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flair wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Donk. McDonald catches Flair right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Flair working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald. #T4#
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald tries to break free but Flair pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flair after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
McDonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flair regains guard.
Flair wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Dave McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flair was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flair wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Flair has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Flair manages to get underhooks.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow. #T1#
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Flair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Flair wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flair trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Flair trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Flair moves into the clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flair is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Flair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flair tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Burroughs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burroughs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burroughs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burroughs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flair is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burroughs is controlling him well.
Burroughs is putting a hurting on Flair here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burroughs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flair is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to escape but Burroughs is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burroughs landing a few strikes.
Burroughs is working Flair over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flair is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Flair is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Flair defending against the ground and pound.
Flair seems a little lost for a moment, as Burroughs dominates the positioning.
Burroughs looks up at the clock and then as Flair takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burroughs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Flair is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burroughs is controlling him well.
Flair is looking to get back to his feet here but Burroughs is keeping cool and he's managed to take Flair's back.
Flair covering up well under a series of strikes from Burroughs.
Flair trying to get back to his feet but Burroughs is in full control for now. #SUB#
Flair defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Flair trying to get back to his feet but Burroughs is in full control for now.
Burroughs somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Flair is trying to stand back up.
Burroughs controls the action.
Burroughs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Flair wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flair is keeping busy.
Burroughs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Burroughs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flair is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burroughs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flair has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burroughs scores with punches to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Burroughs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Flair moves into the clinch successfully.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
Burroughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burroughs has Flair pushed against the cage.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burroughs.
Flair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair tries a body shot but Burroughs blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Burroughs avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Burroughs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burroughs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flair can do to turn this around?#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burroughs.
Burroughs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
Burroughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Burroughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burroughs blocking some punches.
Burroughs misses with the head strike.
Burroughs lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Flair tries to work over Burroughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Burroughs.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burroughs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burroughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Burroughs controls the action.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Burroughs.
Burroughs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Flair tries to work over Burroughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Burroughs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burroughs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimmy Burroughs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burroughs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Flair blocks a body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs misses with a punch on the inside.
Burroughs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burroughs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Burroughs.
Burroughs lands with a left to the head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Burroughs controls the action.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair tries a body shot but Burroughs blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burroughs.
Burroughs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flairs head.
Burroughs blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burroughs lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Burroughs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Burroughs controls his hands.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burroughs lands a right hand.
Burroughs blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Burroughs fails to land.
Burroughs blocks an uppercut.
Flair pushes Burroughs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burroughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burroughs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burroughs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burroughs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burroughs gets through Flair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burroughss head.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burroughss head.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Burroughs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Flair gets a clinch.
Flair misses with a body punch.
A short right from Burroughs.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair tries to work over Burroughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burroughs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burroughs scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Burroughs - that landed with a thud.
Burroughs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Burroughs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs blocks an uppercut.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Burroughs avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burroughs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Burroughs.
Burroughs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burroughs has Flair pushed against the cage.#T1#
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Burroughs controls his hands.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burroughs.
A hook to the body from Burroughs.
Flair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burroughs pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Burroughs controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Burroughs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burroughs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Burroughs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
A left hand lands to the body for Burroughs.
Burroughs pushes Flair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Burroughs is working Flair over against the cage.
Rice Flair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burroughs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Burroughs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burroughs avoiding damage.
Burroughs lands a shot to the body.
Burroughs slows down the pace here.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Burroughs.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Burroughs controls the action.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Burroughs controls his hands.
Burroughs stalling in the clinch.
Burroughs lands with a short shot to the head.
Burroughs misses with a body punch.
Flair misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Flair being controlled against the cage.
Flair tries a body shot but Burroughs blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burroughs.
Burroughs lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burroughs.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Flair.
Nice body punch from Burroughs.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burroughs stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Burroughs misses with some punches.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
Burroughs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
Flair prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burroughs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burroughs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burroughs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burroughs blocks an uppercut.
Burroughs lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Burroughs avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burroughs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burroughs.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burroughs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burroughs.
Burroughs blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Burroughs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burroughs 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Burroughs!
Jimmy Burroughs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Flair darts in and clinches Chisaki up against the cage.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown.
Flair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chisaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisaki.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Flair manages to get underhooks.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chisaki.
Chisaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flair is pressed up against the cage. Chisaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flair down to the mat. Flair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chisaki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair wants to clinch up but Chisaki keeps it at a distance.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair tries to clinch but Chisaki is having none of it.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisaki! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Chisaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flair wants to clinch
and Flair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flair wants to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Flair rushes Chisaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chisaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flair after a bit of a struggle.
Chisaki is working for takedown but Flair is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Chisaki tightens his grip and picks Flair up, before dumping him to the ground. Flair manages to land in guard. #T2##SUB#
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chisaki stands up over Flair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Flair has his foot on Chisaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chisaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Chisaki postures up.
Chisaki is working Flair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chisaki defends it easily.
Chisaki is working Flair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chisaki postures up and lands a big shot to Flair's brow.
Flair 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#
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chisaki defends well.#T3#
Chisaki working some strikes from top position.
Flair being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Flair looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chisaki has picked Flair up and slammed him! Flair can't keep hold of the triangle and Chisaki manages to pass to side control!
Chisaki just content to control the position.
Chisaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chisaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Chisaki controlling from side mount.
Flair is not content to let Chisaki control the position. #T4#
Chisaki working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chisaki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Flair is looking for a sweep.
Chisaki lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Chisaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flair tries to bench press Chisaki off him but Chisaki keeps the position.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Chisaki working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chisaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Chisaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chisaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flair wants to clinch but Chisaki slips to the side
and Chisaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chisaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chisaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.#T1#
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chisaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair tries to clinch there but Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Chisaki counters with a right hand from hell and Flair is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Chisaki!
Kai Chisaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Flair scores with a takedown into Kos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flair drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flair jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flair postures up in Kos's guard and throws a big left but Kos blocks it.
Flair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kos is keeping the position for now.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flair forces his way into half guard.
Flair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair stops Kos from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is trying to control the action in half guard but Kos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Flair is trying to work for a kimura but Kos is defending well.
Flair working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Flair is trying to work for a kimura but Kos is defending well.
Flair is nestled in close to Kos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flair stops Kos from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Flair seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GDL 126: Yan VS Adlehyde
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Milani throws a body shot but no joy.
Milani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flair drops down looking for a counter takedown but Milani sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Milani. No joy for Flair on that attempt.
Milani just misses with a punch to the body.
Flair tries to counter with a takedown but Milani is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milani.
Flair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milani lunges at Flair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flair's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani connects with a single shot there.
Milani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Milani lands with a cross. #T1#
Milani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flair half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A lazy left from Milani finds it's target.
Flair shoots in and drives through. Milani sprawls well.
Flair has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flair there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Milani.
Milani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flair had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Milani lands with a cross.
Milani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milani.
A shot to the liver by Milani. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Milani.
A punch lands to the side of Flair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Milani pushes him off.
Flair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milani with a hook.
Flair walks into a stiff left hand from Milani.#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Milani misses with a body shot.
Flair tries to counter with a takedown but Milani is quick to defend against it.
Milani takes a swing at Flair's ribcage but misses.
Milani connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Milani scores with a nice head shot.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milani throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Flair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Milani won't be happy with that.
Milani is trying to improve his position.
Milani can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Flair working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Milani told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Milani is looking to regain half guard here but Flair keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Flair misses with the ground and pound.
Flair throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Milani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flair misses with the ground and pound.
Milani is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flair moves into full mount!
Milani is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Milani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Milani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flair backs up against the cage.
Milani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Milani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flair half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Milani scores with a decent looking hook.
Milani lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair slips a straight right by Milani.
Milani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flair's head backwards.
Flair shoots for a takedown but Milani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Milani cracks Flair with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Flair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Milani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milani.
Flair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milani circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Flair to the canvas! Flair doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Milani keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumuzid Milani! |
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Event:
GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Flair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dilbrandt sprawls well initially but Flair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dilbrandt to regain full guard.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dilbrandt controlling the position.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.#T1#
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt pulls Flair in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Flair misses with a wild body shot.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Flair tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Flair avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt with a hook.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Flair down.
Flair throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A combination from Flair does no damage.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flair.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Flair shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dilbrandt and sends Flair crashing to the mat! Dilbrandt follows him down to the mat - Flair regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is controlling the pace.
Dilbrandt prevents Flair from improving his position.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Flair is blocking nicely.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Flair looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dilbrandt passes into side control!#T4#
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Dilbrandt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Flair strikes.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Flair has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Flair's front leg but catches the back leg as Flair tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Flair.
Deacon Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flair throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Flair's body. Flair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Flair - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt 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:
GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Flair feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Flair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Flair in close.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stevens wants to stand up but Flair is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Stevens is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Flair wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flair keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!#T3#
Flair punches Stevens on the ear.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Stevens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stevens wants to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
Flair looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
Flair landing punches. #T4#
Flair unloading with bombs!
Flair putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevens regains half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flair defends it easily.
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Flair has managed to clinch.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Flair lands a takedown into guard.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Flair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens looking to control but Flair passes into half guard.
Flair passes to full mount!
Flair lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Flair maintains control.
Flair with shots to the head and body - Stevens looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flair landing punches. #ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
Flair is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Stevens is out cold! Flair jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Zig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Zig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flair!
Zig tries to advance to mount but Flair denies him.
Flair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair can't do much from the bottom here.
Zig is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flair prevents Zig from improving position. #T1#
Flair is trying to get back to half guard.
Zig controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zig goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zig's guard! Nice work there by Flair! #SUB2#
Zig has his foot on Flair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flair works his way back into a safe position though.
Zig is trying to keep Flair in close.
Zig looking for a sweep. Not yet Zig, not yet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zig is looking for a triangle but Flair pushes his legs off easily.
Zig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zig trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Flair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zig is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Flair isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zig stacks Flair on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zig!#SUB2#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Flair is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zig manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zig feints and as Flair raises his hands in defense, Zig changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flair controls Zig momentarily but Zig frees himself. #SUB#
Flair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zig passes into half guard.
Zig is pressing down on Flair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flair is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to roll over but Zig keeps him under control.#T1#
Flair is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Flair looking for submissions off his back.
Zig trying to pass the guard but Flair defending well.
Zig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Zig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zig wants to pass to mount but Flair is defending the position.
Zig wants to take a breather but Flair is having none of it. #SUB2#
Zig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flair manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Zig looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zig keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Zig Zig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zig looking for a sweep. Not yet Zig, not yet.
Flair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flair throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Zig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Zig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Flair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flair has managed to get both his arms back between Zig's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Zig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Flair is posturing up here but Zig has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Flair tries to roll out but it's too tight and Flair has to tap! Slick submission there by Zig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zig Zig!
A very excited looking Zig Zig 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:
CoMMA 9 Tune vs Flair
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flair keeps working. #SUB#
Tune is trying to get an arm triangle but Flair is defending well.
Tune throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flair tries to bench press Tune off him but Tune keeps the position.
The referee asks Tune politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tune prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair can't do much from the bottom here.
Flair is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Flair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flair wants to improve his position but Tune is controlling well.
Tune wants to pass the guard but Flair is defending well.
Tune wants to take a breather but Flair is having none of it. #SUB2#
Flair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tune is working for a kimura but Flair is defending it quite comfortably.
Flair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tune is thwarting Flair's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flair is looking to clinch but Tune is avoiding it.
Flair misses with a wild body shot.
Tune misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tune is not content to let Flair control the position.
Tune wants to get back to full guard.
Tune keeping hold of Flair's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Tune is trying to stand.
Tune trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tune really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tune is controlling an arm, preventing Flair from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tune wants to control but Flair is having none of it.#SUB2#
Flair is working for a guillotine from mount but Tune frees his head quite easily.
Flair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Flair trying to control but Tune is having none of it.
Flair controlling the position easily from mount.
Tune is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flair scoring with strikes but Tune is staying in there.
Tune prevents Flair from taking his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rice Flair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tune misses with a takedown
and Flair counters with a nice body shot.
Flair misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Flair. Those never looked like landing.
Tune dives in and grabs Flair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flair pushes down on Tune's head and hops out.
Flair takes a swing at Tune's ribcage but misses.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair misses with a looping right.
Flair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tune counters with a straight right hand.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tune was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.#TD#
Tune fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flair sprawls well initially but Tune persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tune is trying to control the action in half guard but Flair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tune's back!
Flair tries to get the hooks in deep but Tune pushed the leg off. #T1#
Flair slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tune prevents Flair from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Tune is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flair gets his way!
Flair trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Tune is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rice Flair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tune trying to control but not successfully.
Tune tries to roll but Flair sticks to his back.
Tune trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Flair has the hooks in. Tune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
I would not like to be Tune right now.
#SUB2#
Flair has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tune has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Flair looking for the choke from the back.
Flair is looking to control Tune but Tune is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Flair has the hooks in. Tune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Flair gets his hands free as Tune looks to control. #SUB2#
Tune defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tune trying to control the position but Flair manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Tune is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Flair's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tune rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flair trying to pass the guard but Tune defending well.
Flair not doing much here.
Tune wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD#
Tune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tune trying to control from half guard but Flair is working away. #SUB2#
Flair actively working from the bottom here.
Flair is looking for a sweep. Tune is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flair wants to control but Tune is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tune controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tune wants to free his trapped foot but Flair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tune wants to control but Flair is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flair just misses with a punch to the body.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tune manages to avoid it.
Tune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Flair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Tune rushes Flair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tune tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Flair jumps guard and drags Tune to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tune looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tune keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Flair tries to free his leg and advance position but Tune is retaining full guard.
Flair stops Tune from standing up.
Tune looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flair is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Flair wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving.
Tune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tune keeping full guard, as Flair tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tune seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flair enables Tune to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tune has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SU#
Tune stands up and waves to Flair to follow him. #TD#
Tune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tune defends well.
Tune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flair is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kimmy Tune did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Flair takes the fight into the clinch.
Tune prevents a body shot from Flair.
Tune blocks a body shot from Flair.
Tune wants to take the fight to the mat but Flair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Tune breaks from the clinch.
Flair stuffs the takedown.
Tune is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tune on the side of the head. #CL2#
Flair clinches up with Tune and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to work over Tune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tune walks away with a smile on his face. Flair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flair defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Tune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flair.
Tune looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Tune is just out of range.
Flair throws a right hand that Tune ducks under and follows up with a left that Tune also avoids with ease.
Flair lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tune.
Flair is looking for a sweep.
Flair is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tune takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tune blocks the strikes from Flair.
Flair works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tune defends well.
Tune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Flair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tune content to stall in guard here. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Flair is looking for a triangle but Tune pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Flair looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tune passes into half guard.
Flair keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tune throws a head kick that misses.
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tune moves away.
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tune tries a head kick but it misses.
Tune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tune - that will leave a mark!
Flair throws a body punch but Tune moves out of range.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Rice Flair seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tune has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Flair closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tune's guard.
Flair wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Flair passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Flair working away.
Flair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tune keeps working.
Tune is looking for a sweep.
Flair trying to control the action but Tune is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tune has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Tune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Tune throws Flair to one side and escapes!
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Flair swings for the body but Tune moves out of range.
Tune closes the distance but Flair moves to the side
and Flair counters with a left to the body.
Flair misses with a wild body shot.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tune manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tune darts in looking for a takedown but Flair gets double underhooks and turns Tune into the cage.
Tune tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tune shoots in but Flair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tune.
Flair misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Flair shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tune manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flair is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Flair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimmy Tune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tune is looking for a triangle but Flair pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair!
Rice Flair is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
CoMMA 8 Dudley vs Verdi
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Flair has managed to clinch.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair stalling the fight.
Cleary working hard to break the clinch.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair tries a body shot but Cleary blocks it.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cleary up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cleary is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage. #BC#
Flair breaks from the clinch.
Cleary lands with a straight right. Flair didn't see that one coming.
Cleary connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Flair moves into the clinch successfully.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
#BC#
Flair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Flair darts in and clinches Cleary up against the cage.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
#T2#
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary wants to break free but Flair has control.
Cleary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Flair's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair pushes Cleary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleary. #BC#
Flair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleary lands with a nice combination. Flair backs away looking to recover.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flair.
Cleary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flair stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flair moves to clinch but Cleary breaks away
and Cleary counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Flair swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flair.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
Cleary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tries a body shot but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary has had enough of the clinch but Flair keeps him there for the moment.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clearys head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
Cleary looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The referee calls for Flair to work.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
#BC#
Flair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Flair lands a big uppercut and Cleary crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cleary looks OK. Flair waves Cleary back to his feet!#ROC#Cleary is rocked!
Flair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cleary is still on wobbly legs! Can Flair finish him?
Cleary scores with a jab to the head.
Flair just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary seems to have recovered his senses.
Elijah Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flair in his tracks. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Flair and Cleary goes tumbling to the canvas! Flair follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Flair throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Flair is looking to wear down Cleary with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Flair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Flair misses its target.#CL#
Flair clinches up against the cage.
Flair digs a right hand into Cleary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleary's gas tank.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair missing with knees to the body.
Flair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleary.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
Flair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?#BC#
Flair breaks from the clinch.
Cleary misses with an uppercut.
Flair wants to clinch.
Rice Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Flair clinches.
Flair tries a body shot but Cleary blocks it.
#T1#
Flair presses Cleary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Cleary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cleary tries to break the clinch but Flair is controlling the position.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair working aggressively here.
Cleary is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair controlling the action here for a moment.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Flair stalling the fight.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flair digs a right hand underneath Cleary's ribcage. Cleary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary blocking some punches.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleary controls his hands.
Cleary wants to break free but Flair has control.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleary.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage. #T3#
Flair's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
Good body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Flair - that landed with a thud.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleary controls his hands.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
The referee calls for Flair to work.
Flair working aggressively here.
#T4#
Flair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cleary's efforts to push away.
Cleary is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.#BC#
Flair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleary wants to break free but Flair has control.
#BC#
Flair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Cleary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cleary doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cleary misses with a straight left.
As Cleary tries to get set, Flair tries to push him back and clinch up but Cleary manages to avoid the attempt.
Cleary slips a jab and a cross from Flair.
Cleary throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Flair misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Cleary gets tackled into the cage by Flair. Flair maintains the clinch.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair is stalling here.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
Flair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Flair'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.
Cleary connects with a single shot there.
Flair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cleary might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flair scores with a hook to the body. Cleary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Flair is just out of range.
Good exchange - Cleary coming out on top.#T1#
Flair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Flair misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flair misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary avoids the body shot from Flair.
Cleary misses with a leg kick.
Flair wants to clinch
and Cleary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Cleary swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary lands a lovely overhand right.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Cleary counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair slips a straight right by Cleary.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Cleary pushes him off.
Cleary circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cleary wants to break free but Flair has control.
Flair keeps control of Cleary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cleary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flair tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleary wants to break free but Flair has control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flair slowing the pace effectively.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair lands a right hand.
Elijah Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flair is leaning against Cleary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Rice Flair.
Well Flair 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 3
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Burdala shoots in but no luck this time.
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Burdala counters with a single leg into guard. Flair didn't expect that. #SUB#
Burdala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flair manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burdala has Flair in his guard.#REVB#
Burdala has momentary wrist control but Flair slips an elbow through the middle.
Flair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burdala is adopting a defensive guard.
Burdala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Burdala'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.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burdala has his foot on Flair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flair works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burdala controlling Flair's posture. #T1##SUB#
Burdala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flair landing with the ground and pound.
Flair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Burdala is looking for a triangle but Flair pushes his legs off easily.
Burdala looking for a sweep. Not yet Burdala, not yet. #SUB#
Burdala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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.#SUB#
Burdala working for a triangle but Flair defends it easily.
Burdala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flair controls the pace.#SUB#
Burdala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Burdala looking for a sweep. Not yet Burdala, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burdala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burdala is breathing heavily.
Flair controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burdala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burdala wants to hit a sweep here but Flair passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burdala there!
Flair avoids the attempt from Burdala to control.#T3#
Flair scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flair unloading with bombs!
Flair lands a couple of good shots and Burdala has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Burdala is rocked!
Burdala looking very determined here, making life difficult for Flair.
Oh Burdala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burdala is really stuck here.
Burdala grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Burdala tries to escape but Flair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burdala looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Flair is punishing Burdala with some ground and pound.
Flair lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Flair gets his hands free as Burdala looks to control. #SUB2#
Flair patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Flair is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burdala is defending well though. Flair let's go of the attempt for now.
Burdala tries to break free.
Flair has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Burdala. #SUB2#
Flair has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Burdala defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flair's arms.
Even with his hooks in, Flair manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Burdala tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Flair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burdala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burdala seems to have got his legs back now.
Burdala looking to pass the guard.
Burdala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flair wants to control but Burdala postures up.#SUB#
Burdala tries for a kimura but Flair is defending well.
Flair wants to control but Burdala postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdala working the head with strikes.
Flair can't do much from the bottom here.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Burdala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Burdala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burdala.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burdala lands a nice short elbow.
Flair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burdala is working away from the top position though.
Flair is positioning himself well to prevent Burdala advancing to mount. #SUB#
Burdala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Burdala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burdala. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burdala is nestled in close to Flair, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flair is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
Burdala controlling the pace.
Flair wants to control but Burdala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flair desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Burdala is looking for a kimura but Flair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burdala to get the leverage. #SUB#
Burdala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flair is just riding it out for now. Burdala eventually gives up the hold.
Burdala is looking to stall here but Flair recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Burdala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burdala trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Burdala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flair is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burdala, into his guard. #REVB#
Flair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burdala's head.
Flair wants to control from the top but Burdala keeps moving.
Flair passes Burdala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flair with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flair prevents Burdala from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burdala wants to get back to full guard but Flair has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Burdala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saopish Burdala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Flair leaves Burdala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burdala shoots in for a double leg but Flair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Burdala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burdala.
Burdala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burdala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Flair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burdala is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burdala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flair! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flair connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burdala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burdala wants to control but Flair postures up.#T1#
Flair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burdala keeps working.
Burdala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flair wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flair works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flair happy to just control the position for now.
Flair cracks Burdala with a big right hand but Burdala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Flair tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flair connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burdala some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Flair is trying to get an arm triangle but Burdala is defending well.
Burdala tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Flair is trying to get an arm triangle but Burdala is defending well.
Flair working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Flair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burdala tries to buck Flair off but Flair is having none of it.
Flair works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flair scores with punches from side control.
Burdala is trying to get back to half guard.
Flair misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Burdala being controlled for a moment.
Burdala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flair is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Burdala is looking to improve his position but Flair isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Flair looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burdala is working to get back to half guard.
Burdala regains half guard.
Flair trying to control the action but Burdala is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burdala looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Flair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burdala is looking to improve his position.
Burdala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flair is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Burdala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily.
Flair passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burdala!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! |
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