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Event:
HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Labelle moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labelle.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Labelle.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas pushes Labelle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Labelle working aggressively here.
Labelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Falandas.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Labelle can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Labelle.
Labelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Labelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle is looking to control Falandas's arms but Falandas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Labelle has his back to the cage.
Labelle scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Labelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Falandas.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle lands an uppercut.
Labelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertis Falandas.#T3#
Labelle stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Labelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labelle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Falandas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Falandas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Falandas has his foot on Labelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labelle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Falandas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Labelle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falandas has tightened it up now! Labelle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcgee Jr tries to clinch
and Labelle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee Jr moves in looking to clinch but Labelle pushes him off.
Labelle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Labelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Labelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgee Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Labelle missing with a left hand there. Mcgee Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee Jr closes the distance and pushes Labelle back into the cage.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Mcgee Jr trying to control the position but instead, Labelle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgee Jr into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Labelle dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr tries to stall but Labelle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcgee Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Labelle blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr pushes Labelle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Labelle won't want to take too many of those.
Labelle lands a right hand.
Labelle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but Labelle blocks it.
Labelle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Labelle avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Labelle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee Jr's head.
Labelle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Labelle pushes Mcgee Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Mcgee Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labelle up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcgee Jr defending well as Labelle loads up on a big left hand.
Labelle sets himself, and Mcgee Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Labelle avoids it this time.
Labelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgee Jr throws out a counter right but Labelle avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr is struggling to control the position.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mcgee Jr slows down the pace here.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr just leaning against Labelle, taking a breather.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgee Jr up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Labelle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgee Jr can turn it around.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takedown Mcgee Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labelle's elbow.
Labelle trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Labelle into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr landing knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Nice elbow from Mcgee Jr. #T3#
Mcgee Jr blocks a body shot from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labelle wants to break free but Mcgee Jr has control.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
The referee calls for Mcgee Jr to work.
Mcgee Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Labelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Labelle blocks with his arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Labelle is blocking nicely.
Labelle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr letting Labelle take a breather here.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Labelle lunges at Mcgee Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgee Jr's hand.
Labelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Labelle pushes him away.
Mcgee Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Labelle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labelle digs a good body shot into Mcgee Jr's ribs.
Mcgee Jr swings for the body but Labelle moves out of range.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Labelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Labelle lands with a cross.
Mcgee Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labelle moves away.
Mcgee Jr is looking to clinch.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labelle cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Labelle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Mcgee Jr has closed the distance and engaged Labelle in a clinch.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgee Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labelle's brow.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgee Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Labelle is keeping busy.#T3#
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Labelle misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr leaning against his opponent.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle tries to break the clinch but Mcgee Jr is controlling the position.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgee Jr takes a shot to the head.
Labelle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee Jr backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcgee Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Labelle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dong Labelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Labelle to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Labelle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Takedown Mcgee Jr wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Labelle misses with a hook. Scheckter ducked under it nicely.
Scheckter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dong Labelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Labelle, as that shot connected.
Labelle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Scheckter.
Scheckter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labelle.
Labelle scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle throws a shot from downtown. Scheckter moves away and avoids it.
Labelle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScheckter.
Scheckter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle avoids the body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter tries to close the distance and clinch but Labelle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Labelle looks to throw the jab but Scheckter is out of range.
Scheckter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labelle throws a lazy right hand but Scheckter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Scheckter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Labelle.
Scheckter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Labelle.
Scheckter throwing a counter right hand but Labelle manages to avoid it.
A combination from Labelle does no damage.
Scheckter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scheckter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Labelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Labelle misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Scheckter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labelle throws a hook but Scheckter avoids it easily.#T2#
Labelle misses with an uppercut. Scheckter saw that one coming.
Labelle misses with a wild body shot.
Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labelle.
Scheckter with a jab.
Labelle misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Scheckter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scheckter.
Scheckter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scheckter misses with some punches.
Scheckter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Labelle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Labelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Labelle cracks Scheckter with a nice body shot.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labelle.
Labelle blocking some punches.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Labelle lands a nice uppercut.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Labelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Labelle avoiding damage as Scheckter throws knees to the body.
Labelle blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scheckter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labelle's brow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Labelle fails to land.
Scheckter blocks an uppercut.
Labelle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scheckters head.
Scheckter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scheckter lands an elbow inside.
Scheckter throws a punch but it's blocked by Labelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scheckter blocks a body shot from Labelle.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labelle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scheckter throws a head punch that misses.
Scheckter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Labelle is defending well for now.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
Scheckter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Otto Scheckter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scheckter pushes Labelle away with a front kick.
Labelle lands a two punch combo.
Labelle staying out of range there.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheckter manages to avoid it.
Labelle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Labelle throws a shot from downtown. Scheckter moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Scheckter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheckter misses with a kick to the body.
Scheckter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Labelle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labelle misses with a hook
and Scheckter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Labelle throws a poor cross that misses
and Scheckter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labelle scores with a jab. Scheckter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labelle looks to land a combination but Scheckter avoids it well.
Scheckter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Labelle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scheckter!
#T2#
Scheckter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scheckter throws a jab but it's blocked by Labelle.
Sloppy strikes from Labelle. Those never looked like landing.
Scheckter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scheckter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Labelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labelle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scheckter in his tracks.
Scheckter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Labelle in his tracks.
Scheckter avoids the body shot from Labelle.
Scheckter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Labelle throws out the jab.
Scheckter is looking to counter the offense by Labelle and move into the clinch.#T3#
Scheckter lands with a nice combination. Labelle backs away looking to recover.
Scheckter misses with a few strikes there.
Scheckter slips a jab and a cross from Labelle.
Scheckter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Labelle.
Scheckter gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Labelle to counter with a crisp jab.
Scheckter misses with a wild body shot.
As Scheckter backs off Labelle throws a huge counter combo but Scheckter manages to avoid it all.
Labelle throws a body punch but Scheckter moves out of range.
Scheckter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Scheckter catches Labelle right on the button with a cross.
Scheckter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Labelle works Scheckter's body with a nice hook.
Scheckter slips a straight right by Labelle.
It looked like Scheckter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Labelle misses with a double jab
and Scheckter counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckter misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Labelle misses.
Scheckter throws a shot to the body.
Scheckter slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dong Labelle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scheckter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Labelle misses with the combination.
Labelle throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Scheckter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses.
Labelle avoids the elbow strike from Scheckter, against the cage.
Labelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scheckter.
Scheckter working aggressively here.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Labelle.
Scheckter works on Labelle's body with a couple of short punches.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scheckter.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Scheckter.
Otto Scheckter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Labelle tries a body shot but Scheckter blocks it.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scheckter tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Scheckter back against the cage.
Scheckter trying to land knees to the body.
Scheckter working aggressively here.
Scheckter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labelle's elbow. #T2#
Scheckter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labelle.
Good body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labelle working aggressively here.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scheckter misses with a body punch.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scheckter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labelle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labelle avoids a wild elbow strike from Scheckter.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
#T3#
Labelle presses Scheckter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labelle slows down the pace here.
Labelle lands a hook that snaps the head of Scheckter backwards.
Scheckter lands an elbow inside.
Scheckter stalling.
Labelle blocks an uppercut.
Scheckter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scheckter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labelle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Scheckter fails to land.
Scheckter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Labelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Scheckter.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labelle just leaning against Scheckter, taking a breather.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Labelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scheckter can't find room to land a body shot as Labelle controls the action.
Scheckter lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle managing to block the knees to the body from Scheckter.
Labelle lands a left hand.
Dong Labelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Labelle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Scheckter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scheckter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Otto Scheckter wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Otto Scheckter made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 28: Colson vs Scheckter
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labelle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labelle slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira closes the distance but Labelle moves to the side
and Labelle counters with a series of strikes. Pereira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira throws a head kick that Labelle semi-blocks.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Labelle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labelle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Pereira tries to clinch there but Labelle circles away.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira throws a head kick but Labelle moves out of range.
It looked like Labelle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labelle scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Labelle counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Labelle to acknowledge the strikes.
Labelle misses the body punch
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Labelle lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.#T2#
Pereira moves away from the strike by Labelle.
Pereira throws a low kick but Labelle avoids it.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Labelle's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Labelle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Labelle.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Labelle is looking for a counter combo.
Pereira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira throws a head kick but Labelle moves out of range.
Pereira moves forwards but Labelle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Labelle jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Labelle misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Labelle just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Labelle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Labelle circles away and keeps his distance.
Labelle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pereira lunges at Labelle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Labelle's hand. #T4#
Labelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Pereira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Labelle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Labelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Labelle counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labelle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Labelle lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Labelle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Labelle throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pereira stumbling backwards into the cage! Pereira bounces back off the cage towards Labelle, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Labelle lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Labelle celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dong Labelle!
Dong Labelle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 23: Broxtino vs Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
McCork swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labelle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labelle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCork with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Labelle to counter with a crisp jab.
Labelle throws a series of punches but McCork moves out of range.
Labelle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Labelle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Labelle lands a glancing blow to the side of McCork's head.
Labelle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCork misses with a straight left. #T1#
Labelle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCork moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Labelle stuffs the takedown attempt from McCork. McCork gets slowly back to his feet.
Labelle throwing a counter right hand but McCork manages to avoid it.
Labelle ducks under a wild hook from McCork.
Labelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCork takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Tommy McCork has been cut.
Labelle lands a really nice looking cross but McCork seems unphased.
#ROC#McCork is rocked!
Labelle drops McCork with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McCork! Labelle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Labelle!
After the fight, Dong Labelle 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:
HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
The General takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong Labelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labelle feints a jab promting The General to slip. Labelle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The General slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The General fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Labelle lands with an uppercut that bounces The General off the cage and back into range.
Labelle lands a jab-cross combination.
The General walks into a straight right hand from Labelle.#ROC2#The General is rocked!
Labelle lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The General is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Labelle moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Labelle!
After the fight, Dong Labelle 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:
HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Labelle throws a big shot that misses.
Colson wants to clinch
and Labelle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labelle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Colson moves out of range.
Labelle throws a hook but Colson avoids it easily.
Colson is looking to clinch but Labelle is avoiding it.
Labelle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Colson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Labelle lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colson jumps guard but Labelle stands there with Colson around his waist. Colson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Colson pulls guard effortlessly.
Labelle tries to free his leg and advance position but Colson is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Colson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Labelle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Colson has tightened it up now! Labelle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derrick Colson! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labelle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Labelle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Labelle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Labelle scores with a four punch combination!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Labelle counters with a one-two to the body.
Labelle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Labelle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Nurmagomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Labelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Labelle counters with a two punch combo.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Nurmagomedov.
Labelle scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Labelle misses with a few strikes there.
Labelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Labelle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Labelle continues to drive forward.
Labelle scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong Labelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labelle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Labelle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Labelle moved out of range.
Labelle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Labelle counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick
and Labelle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Labelle.
Labelle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Labelle throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Labelle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Labelle.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Labelle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Labelle scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Labelle as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Labelle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Labelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labelle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Labelle lands with a right hand.
Labelle misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Labelle thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Labelle tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Labelle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Labelle jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Labelle with a jab.
Labelle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Labelle.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Labelle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Labelle scores with a three punch combo!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Labelle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Labelle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Labelle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labelle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labelle.
Labelle tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labelle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Labelle counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Labelle moves away
and Labelle counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Labelle counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Labelle misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Labelle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Labelle throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagomedov backpedaling.
Labelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Labelle lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Labelle looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Labelle counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmagomedov backing up. Nurmagomedov nods at Labelle to acknowledge the strikes.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Labelle to score with a decent uppercut.
Labelle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Labelle throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labelle is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Labelle circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Labelle connects with a looping right hand.
Labelle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Labelle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Labelle misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Labelle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labelle as he avoids it easily.
Labelle tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labelle.
Labelle throws a shot to the body.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nurmagomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Labelle has got the better of the exchanges.
Labelle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Labelle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Labelle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Labelle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Labelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
It looked like Labelle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labelle avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Labelle circles away.
Nurmagomedov works Labelle's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Labelle pushes him off.
Labelle stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Labelle throws a one two combo.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Labelle scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Labelle scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Labelle finish him?
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Labelle lands with an overhand left.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Labelle finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Sloppy strikes from Labelle. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Labelle.
Labelle lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Labelle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Labelle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Labelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Labelle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Labelle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Labelle throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Labelle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Labelle.
Labelle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labelle wants it to stay on the feet.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labelle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Labelle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Labelle lands a body shot.
Labelle stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
letting Labelle counter with a right hand.
Labelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labelle misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Labelle gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Labelle cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Labelle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Labelle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Labelle counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labelle throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Labelle wants to get back to full guard.
Labelle is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labelle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Labelle connects with a crisp jab.
Labelle cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Labelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Labelle shows good takedown defense.
Islam Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Labelle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Labelle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Labelle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Labelle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Labelle!
Dong Labelle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Pashchenko takes one to the side of the head.
Pashchenko with a poor takedown
and Labelle counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Labelle to acknowledge the strikes.
Arkadij Pashchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labelle scores with a hook.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown
and Labelle counters with a left to the body.
Labelle lands with a nice combination. Pashchenko backs away looking to recover.
Labelle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pashchenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadij Pashchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Labelle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pashchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Labelle sprawls well. Labelle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pashchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pashchenko takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Pashchenko takes one to the side of the head.
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pashchenko misses with a right hand
and Pashchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pashchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Labelle counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Labelle lands.
Labelle stuffs the takedown.
Labelle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Labelle!
Labelle connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labelle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pashchenko.
Pashchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pashchenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Labelle with a jab.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Labelle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Labelle lands a body shot.
Pashchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Labelle throws a combination. Pashchenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Labelle connects with a body shot that sends Pashchenko's belly button to the back.
Pashchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Labelle tries to avoid it but Pashchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Labelle to the ground. Labelle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Labelle scores with a jab. Pashchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown
and Labelle counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pashchenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Labelle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dong Labelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pashchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Labelle 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.
Pashchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Pashchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Labelle ducks under a wild hook from Pashchenko.
Pashchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown.
Pashchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Labelle circles away.
Pashchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Labelle defends well and Pashchenko ends up having to push Labelle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pashchenko is working for takedown but Labelle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pashchenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pashchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labelle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pashchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Pashchenko letting Labelle take a breather here.
Pashchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Labelle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Labelle lands with an overhand left.
Pashchenko misses with a jab to the body
and Labelle counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Labelle to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko shoots in and drives through. Labelle sprawls well.
Labelle throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labelle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pashchenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Labelle! But no joy.
Labelle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Labelle lands a nice shot that snaps Pashchenko's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pashchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Labelle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pashchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Labelle ducks under a wild hook from Pashchenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Labelle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Labelle lands a nice hook to Pashchenko's body. Pashchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pashchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Labelle scores with a jab to the body.
Pashchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Labelle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pashchenko somewhat.
Labelle scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pashchenko looks to land a left hand but Labelle moved out of range nicely.
Pashchenko with a poor takedown
and Labelle counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadij Pashchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labelle throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Pashchenko gets a double leg takedown into Labelle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pashchenko wants to pass the guard but Labelle is keeping the position.#T1#
Pashchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Labelle keeping moving, preventing Pashchenko from controlling successfully.
Pashchenko looking to pass the guard.
Pashchenko wants to control from the top but Labelle keeps moving.
Pashchenko slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pashchenko prevents Labelle from improving his position.
Labelle is refusing to be controlled, as Pashchenko sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pashchenko is looking for a kimura but Labelle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pashchenko to get the leverage.
Pashchenko is looking to take a break and control but Labelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labelle is looking to improve his position.
Pashchenko is looking to take a break and control but Labelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pashchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Labelle is just riding it out for now. Pashchenko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pashchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Labelle defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Labelle is defending against the submission attempts here by Pashchenko.
#T4#
Pashchenko tries to pass to full mount but Labelle defends it.
Labelle is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labelle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pashchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Labelle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadij Pashchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pashchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labelle is fending him off so far but Pashchenko persists. Nope, Labelle circles away and we're back to standing.
Labelle throws a combination. Pashchenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pashchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pashchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadij Pashchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labelle stalks Pashchenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pashchenko's face. Pashchenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Labelle throws a series of strikes that have Pashchenko backpedaling.
Pashchenko with a poor takedown
and Labelle counters with a stiff right hand.
Pashchenko throws the left hand but Labelle avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Labelle. That snapped Pashchenko's head back.
A left and a right from Labelle both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle scores with a punch to the head.
Labelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Pashchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Labelle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pashchenko on the side of the head.
Labelle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pashchenko back to the cage. Labelle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Labelle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pashchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Labelle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labelle looks to land a combination. Pashchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Labelle lands a head shot.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pashchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Labelle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pashchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Labelle misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Labelle.
#T2#
Labelle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pashchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Labelle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Labelle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Labelle stuffs the takedown.
Labelle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Labelle lands with a good body shot.
Pashchenko dives in and grabs Labelle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Labelle pushes down on Pashchenko's head and hops out.
Pashchenko has a takedown stuffed.
As Pashchenko backs off Labelle throws a huge counter combo but Pashchenko manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labelle lands the left hand.
Labelle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Labelle scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Pashchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labelle as he avoids it easily.
Labelle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pashchenko.
Pashchenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pashchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labelle as he avoids it easily.
Labelle lands a jab-cross combination.
Labelle leaves Pashchenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Labelle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Labelle duly obliges.
No luck for Pashchenko with that takedown attempt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pashchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Labelle, which made it look bad.
Labelle stuffs the takedown attempt from Pashchenko. Pashchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pashchenko shoots in but Labelle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Labelle scores with a jab. Pashchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Labelle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Labelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Labelle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Labelle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Labelle 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Labelle!
Dong Labelle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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