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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hornby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hornby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kay's guard.#SUB#
Hornby wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kay's closed guard. He's half up but Kay has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kay pivots and extends the arm, Hornby falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kay! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Trenson blocks a head kick by Hornby.
Trenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hornby but Hornby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hornby wants to counter with a clinch but Trenson pushes him away.
Trenson has his takedown stuffed
and Hornby finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hornby shoots in and drives through. Trenson sprawls well.#CL2#
Hornby clinches up with Trenson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trenson has Hornby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hornby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bersck Trenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby wants a takedown but no success here.
Hornby is trying to drag Trenson to the mat but Trenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC2#
Hornby breaks from the clinch.
Trenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hornby counters with a left and a right that stings Trenson.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hornby is looking for the big counter here.
Hornby swats away the attempt to clinch by Trenson.
Hornby wants to counter with a clinch but Trenson pushes him away.
Trenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hornby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Hornby moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Hornby successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Trenson has gone for a leg lock! Hornby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trenson's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hornby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trenson controlling Hornby's posture.
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Trenson is keeping the position.#T3#
Hornby throws a big right hand that misses.
Hornby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trenson keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
Trenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trenson keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Trenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hornby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hornby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hornby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hornby connects with a high kick.
Ralphie Hornby seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hornby has closed the distance and engaged Trenson in a clinch.
Hornby just leaning against Trenson, taking a breather.
Trenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hornby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornby scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trenson goes for a takedown attempt but Hornby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hornby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hornby.#T1#
Trenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hornby.#CL2#
Hornby closes the distance and clinches.
Hornby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trenson stops a takedown attempt from Hornby.
Bersck Trenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie Hornby.
Hornby taking a breather.
Trenson gets underhooks to prevent Hornby's takedown attempt.
#T2##BC2#
Hornby breaks the clinch.
Hornby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Hornby counters with a left and a right that stings Trenson.
Trenson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hornby moves into the clinch.
Trenson stalling in the clinch but Hornby improves position.
Trenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hornby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3##BC2#
Hornby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hornby lands a two punch combo.
Hornby works over Trenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Hornby counters with a series of strikes. Trenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hornby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hornby.
Trenson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ralphie Hornby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Trenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hornby.
Hornby looks to land a combination but Trenson avoids it well. #CL2#
Hornby moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hornby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hornby avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Trenson shoots and misses
and Hornby counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Hornby has closed the distance and engaged Trenson in a clinch.
Hornby stops a takedown attempt from Trenson.
Hornby stops a takedown attempt from Trenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bersck Trenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hornby prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby has Trenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Hornby lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hornby breaks the clinch.
Hornby throws a nice head kick!
Hornby connects with a high kick.
Trenson goes for a double leg but Hornby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hornby continues to drive forward.
Hornby lands a knee to the head.
Ralphie Hornby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hornby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Hornby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornby closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hornby.
Hornby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hornby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hornby throws a sloppy head kick and Trenson moves out of range easily.
Trenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hornby defends well and Trenson ends up having to push Hornby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Hornby successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Hornby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Trenson drops back looking for a leg! Hornby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hornby manages to kick Trenson off! Trenson jumps back into Hornby's guard.
Hornby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Trenson wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hornby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hornby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hornby working a defensive guard here.
Hornby being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trenson as he jumps to the side.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hornby counters with a three punch combo that has Trenson backing up. Trenson nods at Hornby to acknowledge the strikes.
Hornby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trenson is fending him off so far but Hornby persists. Nope, Trenson circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Hornby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hornby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hornby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trenson.
No luck for Trenson with that takedown attempt.
Hornby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Hornby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hornby 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Hornby!
A very excited looking Ralphie Hornby rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hornby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tacos connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tacos.
A head kick misses from Hornby.
Tacos throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Hornby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tacos!
Hornby trying to control the action but Tacos is working from the bottom.
Hornby working away.
Tacos trying to control but Hornby flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hornby controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hornby.
#T1##SUB#
Hornby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hornby wants to control but Tacos is keeping busy.
Tacos wants to control his opponent's hands but Hornby gets his hands free.
Tacos wants to escape the position.
Will Hornby go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Tacos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Tacos trying to control the action but Hornby just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hornby is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tacos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tacos for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hornby controlling the positon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tacos is in a bad position with Hornby working for a choke. Tacos manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hornby keeping moving, preventing Tacos from controlling successfully.
Tacos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornby has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hornby controls Tacos momentarily but Tacos frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Tacos - just one landing.
Tacos connects with a nice looking jab.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tacos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Tacos misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hornby. #T1#
Hornby tries to pull guard but Tacos won't allow it.
#TD#
Hornby manages to pull guard.
Ralphie Hornby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tacos controls the pace.
Hornby is pulling down on Tacos's head to control his posture.
Hornby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving. #SUB#
Hornby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
Hornby is trying to keep Tacos in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tacos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralphie Hornby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hornby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacos throws an overhand right that lands on Hornby's shoulder, as Hornby tries to avoid the shot.
Hornby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Tacos takes a swing at Hornby's ribcage but misses.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Tacos misses.
Tacos misses with a double jab.
Hornby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacos misses the jab.
Hornby darts in looking for a takedown but Tacos gets double underhooks and turns Hornby into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Hornby tries for a takedown but Tacos manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hornby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tacos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Tacos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tacos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tacos throws a lazy right hand but Hornby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacos loads up on a big right hand but Hornby slips the punch.
Hornby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tacos counters with a nice body shot.
Hornby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hornby throws a right hand that Tacos ducks under and follows up with a left that Tacos also avoids with ease.
Hornby throws a body shot but no joy.
Hornby misses with the body kick
letting Tacos counter with a right hand.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tacos taking a breather. #BC#
Hornby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacos misses with a two punch combination.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby misses with a wild combination.
Tacos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
A punch combination from Tacos misses.
Hornby attempts a counter takedown but Tacos avoids it well and moves away.
Tacos lands with a hook. Hornby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Hornby backpedaling.
Hornby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hornby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tacos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tacos throws a solid leg kick but Hornby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tacos.
Hornby slips a straight right by Tacos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henry Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tacos throws out a counter right but Hornby avoids it with no problem.
Tacos misses with an uppercut. Hornby saw that one coming.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby looks for a takedown but Tacos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hornby dodges the punch combination from Tacos.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tacos.
Tacos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Hornby.
Hornby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tacos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hornby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Tacos does no damage.
A punch combination from Tacos misses. #T4#
Tacos ducks under a wild hook from Hornby.
Tacos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornby lands a two punch combo.
Tacos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tacos, as that shot connected.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Tacos as Hornby shoots in.
Tacos lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tacos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tacos! |
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Event:
LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Hornby with that takedown attempt.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
Hornby avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Hornby throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoro uses his free foot to push down on Hornby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hornby.
Zoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hornby is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Hornby'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zoro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!#T1#
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Zoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Zoro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hornby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!
Zoro controlling from the full mount.
Zoro dominating with strikes here.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Zoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zoro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hornby looks a forlorn figure.
Hornby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zoro lands a heavy elbow.
Zoro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hornby tries to reverse the position but Zoro maintains control.
Zoro with shots to the head and body - Hornby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zoro working Hornby over with strikes here.
Zoro controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Zoro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zoro extends the arm and Hornby is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roronoa Zoro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Hornby moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hornby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Hornby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sss is fending him off so far but Hornby persists. Nope, Sss circles away and we're back to standing.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sss blocks a head kick by Hornby.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Ralphie Hornby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hornby tries to bum rush Sss with a series of wild strikes but Sss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sss tries to counter with a clinch but Hornby shakes him off and moves away.
Sss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby tries for a takedown but Sss circles away easily#TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Sss throwing strikes but missing.
Hornby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hornby wants to sweep but no luck.
Sss wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
Hornby being controlled here, momentarily.
Sss wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hornby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sss slaps away a takedown attempt from Hornby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sss blocks a head kick by Hornby.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Hornby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##TD#
Hornby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sss!
Hornby trying to control the position but Sss is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sss prevents Hornby from moving into mount.
Sss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sss is controlling Hornby's trapped leg to prevent Hornby from advancing to side control.
Hornby slips a nice elbow through Sss's hands, connecting with Sss's forehead.#T4#
Hornby winds up and cracks Sss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hornby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sss is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hornby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sss sees it coming and defends easily.
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Sss is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hornby is looking for a kimura but Sss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hornby to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hornby looks to land a body kick but Sss moved away.
Hornby throws a sloppy head kick and Sss moves out of range easily.
Sss shoots in and drives through. Hornby sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hornby misses the target.
Hornby misses with the combination.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby shoots in looking for a takedown. Sss tries to sprawl out of it but Hornby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Hornby misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Hornby gets a clinch.
Sss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hornby is defending well.
Sss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ralphie Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Hornby tries to score a body lock takedown but Sss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
A short uppercut from Hornby.
Sss tries for a takedown but Hornby manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Hornby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hornby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sss defends it nicely.
Sss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hornby works over Sss's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hornby.#TD#
Hornby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sss wants to control but Hornby is keeping busy.
Sss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hornby in particular looking to stall.
Hornby wants to free his trapped foot but Sss is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Sss trying to control but Hornby postures up.
Hornby wants to free his trapped foot but Sss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sss tries to roll over but Hornby keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hornby looks for a takedown but Sss sprawls well.
Sss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornby fails with the takedown.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hornby fails to land with a series of punches.
Sss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sss wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hornby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sss eats them both and turns towards Hornby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hornby gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hornby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornby is trying to keep Sss in close.
#SUB#
Hornby working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sss has passed into half guard!
Hornby is trying to maintain the position but Sss is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hornby tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sss manages to move to mount!
Hornby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hornby regains half guard.
Sss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hornby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hornby is positioning himself well to prevent Sss advancing to mount. #T3#
Hornby tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sss manages to move to mount!
Sss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sss prevents Hornby from getting the reversal.
Hornby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sss wants to control the pace but Hornby is squirming around nicely.
Sss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Hornby tries to lock up and control but Sss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hornby is desperately trying to improve his position but Sss has a good base and remains in mount.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hornby manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hornby looking for a sweep. Not yet Hornby, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
Well Hornby 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Hornby!
After the fight, Ralphie Hornby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mindlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hornby.
A nice combination there by Hornby.
Arseni Mindlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornby is looking to clinch.
Mindlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hornby. Hornby gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornby throws a sloppy head kick and Mindlin moves out of range easily.
Mindlin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mindlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mindlin throws a series of punches but Hornby avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hornby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mindlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby lands with a nice combination. Mindlin backs away looking to recover.
Hornby connects with a body shot that sends Mindlin's belly button to the back.
Hornby stuffs the takedown.
Mindlin shoots and misses
and Hornby counters with a three punch combo that has Mindlin backing up. Mindlin nods at Hornby to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Mindlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Hornby counters with a left and a right that stings Mindlin.
Hornby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Mindlin misses
and Hornby counters with a two punch combo.
Hornby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
Mindlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mindlin shoots in for a takedown but Hornby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ralphie Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arseni Mindlin.
Hornby swats away the attempt to clinch by Mindlin.
Hornby feinted with a counter takedown.
Mindlin fails with the takedown
letting Hornby counter with a right hand. #T2#
Mindlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hornby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mindlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hornby defends it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mindlin wants to clinch up but Hornby keeps it at a distance.
Mindlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mindlin stuffs the takedown.
Hornby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hornby is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Hornby throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Hornby tries to keep at a distance but Mindlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mindlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hornby up against the cage.#TD2#
Mindlin manages to pull guard.
Mindlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hornby controls the pace.
Hornby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hornby stands and throws Mindlin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mindlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mindlin looking for a sweep but Hornby has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Hornby raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hornby landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindlin is working to get back to half guard.
Hornby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mindlin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hornby tries to clinch up but Mindlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hornby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mindlin eats them both and turns towards Hornby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Mindlin is rocked!#CL#
Hornby clinches.
Mindlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornby finish him?#TD#
Hornby gets control of Mindlin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hornby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hornby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindlin is aware though and is defending well.
Mindlin stands up out of Hornby's guard for a moment - Hornby manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Mindlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hornby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mindlin has Hornby in his guard.#REVR#
Hornby is standing up over Mindlin. Mindlin looks to escape but Hornby dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornby controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Hornby decides to stand back up.
Ralphie Hornby is winning the standup battle so far.
Mindlin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hornby counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mindlin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralphie Hornby!
In his post fight interview, Ralphie Hornby started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reni Manfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ralphie Hornby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manfield shoots in for a double leg but Hornby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Hornby, which made it look bad.
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hornby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hornby tightens his grip and picks Manfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Manfield manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manfield (0) vs (2) Hornby
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hornby 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.
Manfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hornby is pushing down on Manfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Hornby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Hornby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hornby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position here.
Manfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hornby looking to improve position, pressing down on Manfield's thigh with his hand. Manfield seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hornby paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hornby's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Manfield picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reni Manfield! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ralphie Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hornby clinches up against the cage.
Ridgewood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hornby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ridgewood is looking for a takedown.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ridgewood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Ridgewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridgewood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hornby somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ridgewood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ridgewood tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hornby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ridgewood.
Ridgewood is pressed up against the cage. Hornby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ridgewood down to the mat. Ridgewood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ridgewood sprawls well. Ridgewood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hornby gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornby wants to clinch.#T2#
Ridgewood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hornby. #CL#
Ridgewood moves into the clinch.
Ridgewood is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hornby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridgewood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hornby tries to pull guard but Ridgewood holds him up against the cage and eventually Hornby drops back down to his feet.
Ridgewood is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Ridgewood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hornby can't fight it off and eventually Ridgewood manages to take the fight to the floor. Hornby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ridgewood (2) vs (0) Hornby
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hornby can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ridgewood drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ridgewood seems to have locked his on tight now - Hornby screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ridgewood, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Barry Ridgewood!
Barry Ridgewood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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