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Event:
HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Wood misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.#CL2#
Configuracion closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.#TD#
Wood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Configuracion regains guard immediately.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is really struggling to control Configuracion but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Configuracion is trying to keep Wood in close.
Configuracion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Configuracion is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Configuracion tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Configuracion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Configuracion wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Configuracion forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood is working for takedown but Configuracion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nimjal Configuracion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Configuracion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Configuracion clinches up against the cage.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
#TD#
Wood gets control of Configuracion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wood looking for a triangle here. Configuracion is fighting it but it looks tight! Wood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Configuracion is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Wood!
After the fight, Jake Wood 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 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Configuracion tries to keep at a distance but Devereaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Configuracion stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Devereaux shrugs off. #TD#
Devereaux jumps guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devereaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devereaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Configuracion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Devereaux is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devereaux trying to control the position.
#T1#
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Devereaux tries to move to mount but Configuracion blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Configuracion tries to buck Devereaux off but Devereaux is having none of it.#SUB#
Devereaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Configuracion is looking to regain half guard here but Devereaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Devereaux advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Devereaux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Configuracion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Configuracion shrugs it off. #SUB#
Devereaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Configuracion is on top in guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion wants to stand and escape but instead Devereaux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devereaux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Configuracion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrice Devereaux 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##CL#
Devereaux gets a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Configuracion postures up.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking to cinch up a triangle. Configuracion throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Devereaux's body to avoid the submission. Devereaux has instead reached around Configuracion's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Devereaux arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux! |
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Event:
HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Wilson forces Configuracion back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Configuracion has him pressed against the cage.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Wilson has been cut.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Configuracion prevents it.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Configuracion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye. #ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Configuracion has Wilson pressed against the cage. He pushes Wilson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Configuracion throws a beautiful elbow that sends Wilson crashing to the floor! Configuracion piles on the pressure with more strikes! Wilson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nimjal Configuracion!
Nimjal Configuracion 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 31: Ounnagn vs Collins
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Configuracion tries to clinch up.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Configuracion tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Configuracion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Configuracion wants to clinch.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Configuracion on his heels. He'll look to pass Configuracion's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Configuracion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Configuracion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Configuracion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Configuracion controlling the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith works over Configuracion with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Configuracion has wrist control.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Configuracion is retaining full guard.
Configuracion controlling the position.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Configuracion seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Configuracion blocks nicely.
Configuracion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Smith winds up and cracks Configuracion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith throwing shots but Configuracion is blocking nicely.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Configuracion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Configuracion.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Configuracion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Configuracion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Configuracion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith working Configuracion over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Configuracion is in trouble!
Configuracion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Smith cracks Configuracion with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! |
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Event:
HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Configuracion forces Ablitt back against the cage and clinches.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt has Configuracion pressed against the cage.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Configuracion backwards.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt gets through Configuracion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
#T1#
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tim Ablitt has been cut.
Ablitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ablitt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ablitt misses with the head strike.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt lands a right hand.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ablitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Ablitt is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Configuracion has denied him.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Configuracion blocks an uppercut.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ablitt.
Ablitt working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ablitt tries a body shot but Configuracion blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nimjal Configuracion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Configuracion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Configuracion rushes Ablitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ablitt.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablitt can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A nice left hand lands by Ablitt.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Ablitt 's eye.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
#T2#
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Nimjal Configuracion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt pushes Configuracion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt is looking to control Configuracion's arms but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ablitt has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Tim Ablitt's cut even more.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off. #T4#
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Tim Ablitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nimjal Configuracion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's time! Configuracion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Configuracion clinches.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ablitt.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ablitt can't find room to land a body shot as Configuracion controls the action.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion letting Ablitt take a breather here.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off. #ROC#Ablitt is rocked!#CUT#Tim Ablitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns Ablitt into the cage.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Configuracion's elbow.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
A hook to the body from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A short right from Ablitt.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Tim Ablitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nimjal Configuracion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Configuracion, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Nimjal Configuracion wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nimjal Configuracion 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 14: Nimjal vs Charles
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charles takes an elbow to the temple.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Charles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Configuracion to keep the fight standing.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Configuracion to keep the fight standing.
Charles jumps guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nimjal Configuracion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jac Charles.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Charles's defenses.
Charles jumps guard but Configuracion stands there with Charles around his waist. Charles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Charles tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Configuracion lands a damaging elbow.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jac Charles has been cut.
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!
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Charles shrugs off. #T1#
Charles tries to pull guard but Configuracion won't allow it.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Charles trying to control the position but instead, Configuracion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Charles into the cage.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charles tries to pull guard but Configuracion holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charles blocks the elbow strike.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Configuracion has him pressed against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion lands a damaging elbow.
Charles jumps guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Configuracion smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Charles has closed the distance and engaged Configuracion in a clinch.
Charles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Configuracion smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Configuracion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Charles in his tracks for a moment.
Charles tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Charles fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Configuracion to keep the fight standing.
Charles tries to pull guard but Configuracion holds him up against the cage and eventually Charles drops back down to his feet.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Charles is rocked!
Charles blocks an elbow strike.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Configuracion finish him?
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Charles jumps guard and drags Configuracion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Configuracion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charles's guard.#SUB2#
Charles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Configuracion from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Configuracion wanted to stand there but Charles had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Configuracion wanted to stand there but Charles had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charles can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Charles is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Configuracion has his hands clasped together but Charles extends and breaks Configuracion's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Charles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jac Charles! |
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Event:
Heartless Special 1
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Configuracion clinches up with Jang and pushes him back against the cage.
Configuracion lands a damaging elbow.
Jang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Configuracion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Configuracion is fending him off so far but Jang persists. Nope, Configuracion circles away and we're back to standing.
Nimjal Configuracion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RiGyu Jang.#CL#
Configuracion closes the distance and clinches.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Jang shrugs off.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Configuracion.
Jang takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Jang is rocked!
Jang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Configuracion after a bit of a struggle.
Jang is still on wobbly legs! Can Configuracion finish him?
Configuracion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jang seems to have recovered his senses.
Jang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Configuracion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Configuracion darts in and clinches Jang up against the cage.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Jang in his tracks for a moment.
Jang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Configuracion is defending well.
Jang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Configuracion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jang tries to score a body lock takedown but Configuracion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jang is trying to drag Configuracion to the mat but Configuracion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jang takes an elbow to the temple.
Jang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jang's defenses.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Jang is trying to drag Configuracion to the mat but Configuracion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jang is trying to drag Configuracion to the mat but Configuracion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Jang 's eye.
Jang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Jang is looking for a takedown.
Jang tries to score a body lock takedown but Configuracion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jang avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
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!
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Configuracion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Jang in his tracks for a moment.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Jang shrugs off.
Jang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Configuracion after a bit of a struggle.
Jang looks winded!
Configuracion prevents the takedown attempt.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Nice elbow from Configuracion.
Jang is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Jang blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jang is pressed against the cage. Configuracion pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Jang! Two more big strikes from Configuracion and Jang crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nimjal Configuracion!
Nimjal Configuracion bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 2: Ramsay vs Keown
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith pushes Configuracion up against the cage in a clinch.
Configuracion letting Smith take a breather here.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion. #CUT#It looks like Will Smith has been cut.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Configuracion prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Smith looking for a takedown.
Nimjal Configuracion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Smith.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Configuracion finish him?
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Configuracion prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Smith jumps guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Configuracion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Configuracion decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith tries for a takedown but Configuracion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Configuracion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Configuracion avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Configuracion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Configuracion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Smith looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Configuracion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Configuracion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith trying to stall but Configuracion improves his position.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is looking to control Configuracion's arms but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Configuracion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
#T4#
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Configuracion pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Smith! Configuracion unloads with more strikes and Smith sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nimjal Configuracion!
In his post fight interview, Nimjal Configuracion started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Will Smith had this to say: 'that's tough, atleast i beat Chris rock'. |
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