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Event:
SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# The Gaul looks to land a left hand but Driscoll moved out of range nicely.#KD2# The Gaul lands a big head kick that sends Driscoll tumbling to the mat! The Gaul takes a step backwards and waves Driscoll back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut. Whack! The Gaul lands a heavy head kick that drops Driscoll. The ref tackles The Gaul to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Driscoll was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Crixus The Gaul! Crixus The Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Martinyuk scores with a body shot.
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand. Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch. Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Driscoll stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinyuk. Martinyuk gets slowly back to his feet. Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driscoll. Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Martinyuk is looking for the big counter here. Driscoll throws a big shot that misses. Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Martinyuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driscoll. Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driscoll. Martinyuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driscoll's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.#T1# Driscoll misses with a few strikes there.
Driscoll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinyuk momentarily.
A left lands for Driscoll. Driscoll takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Driscoll throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body and Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut. Martinyuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Martinyuk jabs at Driscoll's body. Martinyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Martinyuk misses with a straight left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range. Driscoll throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Martinyuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinyuk. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Driscoll manages to break the clinch.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Martinyuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A big left from Driscoll misses. Martinyuk moves out of range as Driscoll strikes. Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driscoll. Driscoll throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily. Martinyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Driscoll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Martinyuk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Martinyuk tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick enabling Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab. Driscoll throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk. Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Braxton Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Driscoll throws a big shot that misses. Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driscoll.#CL2# Martinyuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driscoll.#ROC#Martinyuk is rocked! Driscoll catches Martinyuk with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Martinyuk forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1# Smythe lands a leg kick that knocks Driscoll off balance momentarily. Smythe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driscoll. We've been told by Driscoll's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD# Driscoll lands a left and a right that send Smythe crashing to the mat, dazed. Driscoll thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Garrett Smythe has been cut. Smythe throws a body punch but Driscoll moves out of range. A slow jab from Driscoll misses its intended target. Driscoll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Driscoll throws a hook but Smythe blocks it. Driscoll misses with a left hand and Smythe counters with a head kick. That will keep Driscoll thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Garrett Smythe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smythe is looking to score with low kicks. Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smythe. Smythe cracks Driscoll with a good jab. Driscoll misses the shot to the body. Driscoll misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Smythe. Driscoll does a little dance to reset his feet. Smythe looks to throw the jab but Driscoll is out of range. #TD2# Smythe drives through with a takedown into Driscoll's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Smythe cracks Driscoll with a solid left hand. Driscoll wants to stand and escape but Smythe is having none of it. #T1# Smythe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Driscoll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Driscoll keeping full guard, as Smythe tries to pass. Driscoll is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Driscoll trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Smythe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Smythe misses with an uppercut. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Smythe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smythe moves away from the strike by Driscoll. Smythe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driscoll jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smythe moves away from the strike by Driscoll. Smythe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Smythe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driscoll. Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Smythe moved out of range. Smythe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Driscoll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Driscoll scores with a nice right hand.
Smythe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smythe motions for Driscoll to come forward. Smythe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smythe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driscoll. That did some damage! Driscoll looks to land a left hand but Smythe moved out of range nicely. Smythe wants to counter with a clinch but Driscoll pushes him away. Smythe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smythe misses with a head kick.
It looked like Driscoll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Smythe tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Smythe looks to land a right hand but Driscoll moved out of range.#CL2# Smythe drives through and clinches with Driscoll against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smythe throws an elbow but misses. Smythe prevents Driscoll from breaking the clinch. Smythe keeps control of Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smythe lands a right hand. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smythe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Driscoll's brow. Smythe throws a head punch that misses. Smythe keeps control of Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Driscoll blocking some punches.
#TD2# Smythe pulls guard. #SUB2# Smythe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Smythe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Driscoll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Smythe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Smythe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Driscoll is looking to stand up but Smythe won't let him. Driscoll stopping the sweep attempt from Smythe. Smythe has Driscoll pulled in close to control his posture. Smythe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Smythe has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though. Smythe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Driscoll manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Driscoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smythe. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrett Smythe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Garrett Smythe's cut. 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# Smythe throws an off balance right hand
and Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand! Driscoll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smythe. A nice leg kick from Smythe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smythe throws a shot from downtown. Driscoll moves away and avoids it. Smythe throws a body shot but no joy. Smythe throws a series of punches but Driscoll moves out of range. A nice combination there by Driscoll.
Smythe throws a lazy uppercut
and Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smythe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smythe scores with a jab to the head.
Smythe thows a leg kick but Driscoll checks it and Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Smythe is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smythe scoring well with a low kick there.
Driscoll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driscoll there as he acknowledges the shot. Smythe misses with a shot to the body and Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut. Smythe is still on wobbly legs! Can Driscoll finish him? Smythe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smythe throws a head kick that misses. Smythe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smythe seems to have recovered his senses. Smythe looks to land a right hand but Driscoll moved out of range. Driscoll throwing a counter right hand but Smythe manages to avoid it.#T1# Smythe throws a shot to the body.
Smythe throws a right hand that misses
and Smythe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smythe moves in looking to clinch but Driscoll pushes him off. Smythe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driscoll swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smythe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Driscoll swivels and escapes. Driscoll connects with a right hand. Smythe shakes it off. Driscoll pounces like a tiger and cracks Smythe with a vicious hook! Smythe is down but not out! Driscoll follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1# Driscoll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. A big right from Driscoll misses. Driscoll misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.#CL# Brown instigates a clinch. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. Driscoll dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Brown tries to work over Driscoll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Driscoll controls the action.
Brown tries to work over Driscoll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.#T1# Brown fails to pull guard.
Driscoll has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment. Driscoll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driscoll is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Driscoll blocking some punches.
Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driscoll blocking some punches.
Brown tries a body shot but Driscoll blocks it.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Driscoll is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Brown working aggressively here.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Driscoll avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage. Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driscoll's elbow. #T2# A frustrated look appears on Driscoll's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brown tries to work over Driscoll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Brown. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brown digs a right hand into Driscoll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driscoll's gas tank. Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Driscoll controls his hands.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown lands a left hand.
Driscoll is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Brown pushes Driscoll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away. Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top. Brown works on Driscoll's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown scores with a nice hook to the head. Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Driscoll blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position. Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Driscoll or not. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position. Brown lands a body punch. #T4# Brown misses with an elbow over the top. Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown lands a body shot. Brown tries a body shot but Driscoll blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut. Brown lands with a left to the head. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. Brown jumps guard but Driscoll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Driscoll tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that round. The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut. That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driscoll moves away. Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Driscoll swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driscoll blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown lands with a light punch inside. Brown lands a right hand. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driscoll can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown has Driscoll pressed against the cage, preventing Driscoll from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brown lands a shot to the body. Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown. A short left from Brown. Brown tries to throw a body punch but Driscoll avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage. Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. Driscoll is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Driscoll has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment. Brown pushes Driscoll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robert Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown. Brown tries a body shot but Driscoll blocks it.
Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Driscoll controls his hands.
#TD# Brown pulls guard successfully.
#SU2# Driscoll gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Driscoll ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#T2# A jab from Driscoll finds it's way through Brown's defenses. #CL# Brown pushes Driscoll up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Driscoll blocks a body shot from Brown. Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driscoll wants to break free but Brown has control.
Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Driscoll smiles and moves away.
Driscoll throws a right and a left that both miss. Driscoll misses with a body shot.
Brown slips a jab from Driscoll.#CL# Brown rushes Driscoll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Driscoll takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. Brown gets through Driscoll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Brown scores with a shoulder strike. Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Driscoll tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown scores with a hook to the body. Driscoll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Brown on the inside. Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll can't break the clinch.
Driscoll dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
#T4# Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brown misses with a body punch.
Driscoll has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment. Brown lands a right hand. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. Driscoll prevents a body shot from Brown. Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Driscoll manages to break the clinch.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Driscoll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Driscoll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Brown misses the body punch and Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driscoll misses the jab. Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driscoll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brown is looking to counter punch. Driscoll throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Driscoll 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. A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. Brown cracks Driscoll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Brown takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Driscoll working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Driscoll is trying to break free. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Brown digs a right hand into Driscoll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driscoll's gas tank. Driscoll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Driscoll is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position. Brown lands with a right to the head. Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Driscoll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown digs a right hand into Driscoll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driscoll's gas tank. Brown lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown lands an elbow that stopped Driscoll in his tracks for a moment. Driscoll tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Driscoll blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Brown throws a head punch that misses. Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with some punches.
Driscoll can't break the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Driscoll is rocked! Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driscoll is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? Brown pushes Driscoll against the cage. Brown is working some dirty boxing. Brown pushes off with a quick right hook! Driscoll goes down! Driscoll tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brown moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Brown! Robert Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1# Faolin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top. A big right from Driscoll misses. #CL# Faolin forces Driscoll back against the cage and clinches. Faolin pushes Driscoll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Driscoll tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage. Faolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike. Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driscoll blocks it with crossed arms. Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
Faolin keeps control of Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Faolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driscoll.#T1# Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head. Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage. Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position. Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Driscoll's face.
#CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut. Faolin lands a left hand.
Driscoll avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Driscoll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Faolin cracks Driscoll with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Faolin lands with a right to the head. A short right from Faolin on the inside. #T2# 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! Driscoll working hard to break the clinch. Driscoll tries to break the clinch but Faolin is controlling the position. Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Driscoll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faolin lands a big right hand that drops Driscoll! The killer instinct kicks in and Faolin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Faolin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin! Joey Faolin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1# Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range. Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driscoll circles away. Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely. Driscoll stuffs the takedown. Driscoll fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Driscoll pushes him off. Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. Nelson prevents Driscoll from breaking the clinch. Nelson tries to pull guard but Driscoll holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. #T1# Driscoll tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Driscoll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it. Driscoll throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nelson slips under a jab.#CL# Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Driscoll in a clinch.
Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A frustrated look appears on Driscoll's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driscoll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driscoll blocking some punches.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Driscoll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away.#T2# Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Driscoll tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage. Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head. Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away. Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Driscoll smiles and moves away.
Nelson is looking to clinch. Driscoll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Driscoll tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch. Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Driscoll throws a hook but Nelson blocks it. Driscoll swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T3# Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll. Driscoll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll. Driscoll scores with a three punch combo!
#CL# Nelson instigates a clinch. Nelson misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nelson wants to clinch. Nelson tries to clinch up. Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Driscoll. Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely. Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance. Nelson is looking to clinch. #CL# Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nelson lands a left hand.
#T4# 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! Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. Nelson has Driscoll pressed against the cage, preventing Driscoll from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll. Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Driscoll. A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson pushes Driscoll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position. Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll! But no joy. A big right from Driscoll misses. Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson tries to clinch but Driscoll moves out of range. Driscoll takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Driscoll circles away.
#CL# Nelson closes the distance and clinches. Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.#BC# Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Nelson. Driscoll scores with a punch to the head. Nelson slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Nelson closes the distance and clinches. Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driscoll tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Nelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Driscoll uses from the top position. Nelson controlling the position.#T1# Nelson trying to control the position.
Driscoll tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom. #SU2# Driscoll decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Driscoll throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range. Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Nelson clinches up against the cage. Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Driscoll. Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Driscoll after a bit of a struggle. Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
#T2##BC2# Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A big right from Driscoll misses. Braxton Driscoll seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Driscoll counters with a left to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Driscoll. Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Driscoll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driscoll misses with the combination.
Driscoll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nelson wants to clinch.#CL# Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Driscoll wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Driscoll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson tries to clinch but Driscoll moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Driscoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Driscoll keeps it at a distance. Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll! But no joy. Driscoll lands a jab-cross combination. Nelson staying out of range there.#T4# Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Braxton Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Driscoll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nelson misses with some punches.
#BC# Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driscoll 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. Nelson is looking to clinch. Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Driscoll has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Nelson moves out of range as Driscoll strikes. 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! Driscoll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Driscoll's head. Driscoll misses with an uppercut. Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Nelson moves into the clinch.#BC2# Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nelson wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braxton Driscoll will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Driscoll keeps the fight on the outside. Nelson blocks a jab. Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Driscoll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Driscoll is trying to break free. Driscoll tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage. Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nelson misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nelson. Driscoll leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch. Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nelson slips a straight right by Driscoll.#T1# Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Driscoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Driscoll pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nelson tries to clinch up. Driscoll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch. Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely. Nelson wants to clinch up but Driscoll keeps it at a distance. Despite the aggression on Driscoll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driscoll paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big right from Driscoll misses. Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driscoll swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driscoll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nelson is looking to clinch. Driscoll's corner calls for a 1-2. Driscoll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nelson tries to clinch up and Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nelson is looking to clinch but Driscoll is avoiding it.
It seemed like Driscoll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice sprawl there from Driscoll as Nelson shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nelson staying out of range there. Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut. Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Driscoll.#CL# Nelson has managed to clinch.
Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Driscoll is trying to break free.#T3# Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nelson blocks a jab. It looked like Nelson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Driscoll misses with a left hand and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Driscoll throws a hook but Nelson blocks it. Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nelson tries to clinch up and Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Nelson defending well as Driscoll loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Nelson closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nelson. Driscoll swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson. 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! Driscoll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Driscoll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nelson is looking to clinch but Driscoll is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Driscoll circles away.
Driscoll throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.#CL# Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Braxton Driscoll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Driscoll 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Driscoll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorkens doesn't seem phased though. Driscoll missing with a left hand there. Dorkens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Driscoll tries to sprawl but Dorkens drives through with a takedown into half guard. Dorkens controlling the pace. #ES2# Driscoll manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dorkens keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Dorkens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Dorkens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Driscoll was covering up waiting for the punch and Dorkens finishes the takedown easily into guard. Driscoll wants to get back to his feet but Dorkens passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB# Dorkens prevents Driscoll from standing back up.
Dorkens trying to control the pace. #T1##ES2# Driscoll makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Driscoll throws the left hand but Dorkens avoids the punch easily. Dorkens shoots in for a double leg but Driscoll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dorkens tries to clinch but Driscoll is having none of it. #TD# Dorkens shoots in and gets a takedown into Driscoll's guard. Driscoll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorkens controls the pace. Dorkens prevents Driscoll from getting back to his feet. Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Dorkens from controlling successfully. #T2# Dorkens sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dorkens wants to control from the top but Driscoll keeps moving. #ES2# Driscoll pushes Dorkens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Driscoll throws an overhand right that lands on Dorkens's shoulder, as Dorkens tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Dorkens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Driscoll's guard. 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! Driscoll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorkens controls the pace.#ES2# Driscoll kicks Dorkens off and gets to his feet. #T3# Driscoll misses with an uppercut. Dorkens shoots in looking for a takedown. Driscoll tries to sprawl out of it but Dorkens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driscoll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dorkens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Dorkens's head but Dorkens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dorkens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Driscoll throws a shot from downtown. Dorkens moves away and avoids it. Dorkens throws a counter high kick but Driscoll was just alert enough to avoid it. Driscoll getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Driscoll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorkens on the side of the head. Driscoll jabs Dorkens right on the nose. Dorkens blinks but takes it well. Driscoll swinging wildly here.
#T4# Dorkens pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Driscoll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Driscoll closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dorkens! Driscoll dives in looking to finish! Dorkens is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1# Prescott throws a wild body kick that Driscoll sees coming a mile off. Driscoll looks like he wants to counter punch here. Prescott fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Still in the clinch, Prescott scores with a nice short uppercut. Prescott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll avoids a wild elbow strike from Prescott. Prescott lands a hook to the side of the head. Prescott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Prescott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driscoll's elbow. Driscoll prevents a body shot from Prescott. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prescott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prescott pushes Driscoll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Driscoll avoids a wild elbow strike from Prescott.#BC2# Driscoll breaks the clinch.
Prescott misses with a body kick. A low kick from Prescott is predictable there and Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Prescott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driscoll's hands.#CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut. Prescott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driscoll. Driscoll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target. Prescott lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Prescott misses the target. A nice side step and Driscoll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Prescott closes the distance and clinches. Driscoll prevents a body shot from Prescott. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him. Prescott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Driscoll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prescott tries to throw a body punch but Driscoll avoids it by throwing Prescott back against the cage. Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Driscoll tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage. Prescott controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2# Prescott cracks Driscoll with a nice body shot. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage. Driscoll prevents a body shot from Prescott. Prescott stalls. Prescott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. Prescott lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Prescott.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Prescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Prescott has the dominant position. Driscoll working hard to break the clinch. Driscoll tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage. Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Prescott misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Prescott to work.
Prescott lands a hook that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Prescott leaning his opponent against the cage. Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prescott. Prescott keeps control of Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land. Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it. Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Prescott slows down the pace here.
#T4# Prescott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Prescott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prescott. Driscoll is trying to break free. Driscoll wants to break free but Prescott has control.
Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prescott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Prescott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Driscoll can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Prescott dominated that round. The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut. 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# Driscoll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driscoll missing with a left hand there. Prescott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Driscoll throws the left hand but Prescott avoids the punch easily. Driscoll cracks Prescott with an open hand slap. Prescott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL# Prescott instigates a clinch. Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far. Prescott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. Driscoll is trying to push Prescott away but Prescott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage. Prescott scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Prescott leaning his opponent against the cage. Prescott presses Driscoll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1##BC2# Driscoll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Prescott staying out of range there. Prescott connects with a leg kick. Prescott lands with a slapping head kick. Prescott scores with a jab. Driscoll acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Driscoll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prescott. A looping hook to the body misses from Prescott. Driscoll does a little dance to reset his feet. Prescott connects with a nice looking jab.
Driscoll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Prescott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A telegraphed right hand from Prescott misses the target. Driscoll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Prescott scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Driscoll is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Prescott clinches. Driscoll is still on wobbly legs! Can Prescott finish him? Driscoll blocking some punches.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it. Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll seems to have recovered his senses. Prescott lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Driscoll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Prescott lands a left hand.
Prescott pushes Driscoll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Prescott stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Prescott. Driscoll working hard to break the clinch. Prescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Prescott lands a big right hand that drops Driscoll! The killer instinct kicks in and Prescott finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Prescott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Prescott! Pete Prescott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Aury's head but Aury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aury appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Aury takes one to the side of the head.
Driscoll slips a jab from Aury. Aury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driscoll in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut. Aury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll. Driscoll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aury back to the cage. Driscoll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Driscoll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD# Aury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Aury 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.
#SUB# Aury wants to work for an arm triangle but Driscoll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driscoll tries to kick Aury off but Aury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB# Aury is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Aury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driscoll defends it well. #SUB# Aury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aury stops Driscoll from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Aury is trying to control the action in half guard but Driscoll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Aury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Driscoll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aury. #SUB# Aury is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Driscoll sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Driscoll is trying to stand back up but Aury is controlling him
Driscoll is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Aury walks into a stiff left hand from Driscoll. Driscoll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD# Driscoll gets caught napping as Aury dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard. Driscoll is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aury presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Aury is trying to drag Driscoll to the mat but Driscoll just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Aury lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aury looking for a takedown. Aury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Driscoll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him. Driscoll wants to break free but Aury has control.
#TD# Aury has hold of one of Driscoll's legs. Driscoll is fighting the takedown attempt but Aury gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4# Aury tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscoll is retaining full guard. Driscoll wants to stand but Aury is controlling the position. #SUB# Aury has gone for a leg lock! Driscoll slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aury's guard.#REVB##SUB# Aury has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though. Driscoll wants to stand but Aury has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braxton Driscoll dominated that round. The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Aury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driscoll circles away quickly and effectively. Aury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driscoll sprawls well. Driscoll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aury gets slowly back to his feet. Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Aury. Driscoll lands a nice shot that snaps Aury's head back.
Aury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut. Donk. Driscoll catches Aury right on the button with a cross. Driscoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aury shoots for a takedown but Driscoll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice uppercut lands for Driscoll. That snapped Aury's head back.
Driscoll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Driscoll cracks Aury with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aury tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Driscoll pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aury is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1# Banjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Driscoll. Driscoll fails with a takedown attempt. A jab from Banjo misses. Driscoll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driscoll wants it to stay on the feet. Driscoll wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Banjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driscoll as he jumps to the side. Driscoll throws a big counter combination but Banjo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Banjo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Driscoll pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driscoll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC# Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Driscoll fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Banjo wants to counter with a clinch but Driscoll pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Driscoll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Banjo tries to keep at a distance but Driscoll has taken the fight into the clinch. Driscoll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driscoll tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Driscoll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driscoll avoiding damage.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Banjo won't allow it.
Driscoll tries to pull guard but Banjo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banjo. A short left from Driscoll. Banjo is trying to force a seperation but Driscoll has the dominant position.#BC# Driscoll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Driscoll moves into the clinch successfully.
Driscoll is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Driscoll is stalling here.
#T3##BC# Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Banjo throws the left hand but Driscoll avoids the punch easily. Banjo throws a combination that misses and Driscoll counters with a two punch combo. Driscoll shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Driscoll throws a series of punches but Banjo moves out of range. Driscoll with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut. Nice sprawl there from Banjo as Driscoll shoots in. Driscoll works Banjo's body with a nice hook.#TD2# Banjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Driscoll is trying to defend but Banjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Driscoll has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Driscoll back against the cage.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banjo pressing his opponent against the cage. Driscoll misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Banjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banjo throws an overhand right that lands on Driscoll's shoulder, as Driscoll tries to avoid the shot. Nice takedown defense from Banjo. No joy for Driscoll on that attempt. Banjo stuffs the takedown. Banjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Driscoll counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Banjo badly! He tries to strike back but Driscoll puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Banjo out cold! Oh man, Banjo will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braxton Driscoll! |
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