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Event:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Burt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
Burt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burt slowing the pace effectively.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timms's face.
#ROC2#Timms is rocked!
Burt effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Timms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timms is trying to break the clinch but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Timms seems to have got his legs back now.
Burt's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Burt.
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!
Burt has Timms tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Timms to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Branson Burt! |
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Event:
HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Esponosa lands with a straight right. Timms didn't see that one coming.
Timms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Esponosa rushes Timms and presses him up against the cage.
Timms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Timms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esponosa lands an uppercut.
Esponosa gets underhooks to prevent Timms's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esponosa.
Timms working aggressively here.
Esponosa gets through Timms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esponosa scores with a shot to the side of Timms's head. #TD#
Timms has Esponosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Timms pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Esponosa tumbling to the mat - Timms dives into Esponosa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Timms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Timms trying to control but Esponosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Timms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Timms stands and steps away. Esponosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Timms closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esponosa quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Esponosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esponosa trying to control here.
#T2#
Timms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esponosa gets full guard.#SUB2#
Esponosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esponosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Esponosa working a defensive guard here.
Esponosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Timms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Esponosa's head.#SUB2#
Esponosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timms is aware though and is defending well.
Esponosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timms looking to sit in guard and control but Esponosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Timms wants to sweep here but Esponosa controlling him for the moment.
Esponosa trying to control but Timms is working from the bottom.
Timms has his hands on Esponosa's head, controlling the position.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Timms keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Timms working for a triangle but Esponosa defends it easily.
Timms keeping full guard, as Esponosa tries to pass.
Timms keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timms looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Esponosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Esponosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timms looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Esponosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Timms managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Esponosa.
Timms gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Esponosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esponosa controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa punching from mount but Timms doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Esponosa has control of Timms's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Timms regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timms is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Esponosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Timms manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Timms is looking to reverse the position.
Esponosa wants to control but Timms is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timms sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esponosa is controlling the pace.
Esponosa prevents Timms from improving his position.#SUB2#
Esponosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timms is just riding it out for now. Esponosa eventually gives up the hold.
Timms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Timms is controlling Esponosa's trapped leg to prevent Esponosa from advancing to side control.
Esponosa passes to full mount!
Timms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esponosa looking to control but Timms is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esponosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Timms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Timms reaches up to try and pull Esponosa in and control his posture, but Esponosa latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Timms taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timms is able to avoid easily.
Timms misses with a straight right.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timms misses with a series of wild punches.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Timms.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timms with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black throws a leg kick but Timms sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Timms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Timms getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
Timms content to control rather than advance.
Black trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Timms is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Timms is going to stand back up.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timms checks a leg kick.
Timms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Timms instigates a clinch. #TD#
Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timms uses from the top position.
Black trying to control the position.
Timms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black pulls Timms in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Timms escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Timms is putting a hurting on Black here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Timms decides to stand back up. Timms steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Black tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Timms counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timms's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Timms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Timms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Timms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Timms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Timms pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Timms passes easily into half guard.
Irving Timms has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Timms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Timms.
#SU2#
Timms stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet. #CL2#
Timms moves into the clinch.
Timms is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timms down to the mat. Timms avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Timms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Black to the ground. Timms is now in Black's guard.
We've been informed that Timms has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Black wants to control the position but Timms says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Timms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Timms is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Timms has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Timms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Timms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Timms is very close to passing his half guard.
Timms prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Timms has managed to pass to side control instead.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Timms is controlling Black's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Black wants to take a breather but Timms is having none of it. #T4##ES2#
Timms pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black throws out a loose jab but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Timms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timms.
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!
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Timms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Timms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timms's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Timms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timms was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.#TD2#
Timms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Timms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Timms uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Black wants to control but Timms is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms not doing much here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Timms has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Timms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timms showed some decent athleticism there.
Timms is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Timms seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Timms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timms winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Irving Timms wins by unanimous decision!
Irving Timms very nearly forgot to thank Hoarse Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by McDormit.
McDormit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDormit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timms on the side of the head.
Timms has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDormit finds it's way round the side to connect with Timms's head.
Timms ducks right into an uppercut from McDormit.
Timms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Timms is rocked!
Timms misses with a combination
and McDormit counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Timms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from McDormit! Timms is backing up but he can't get away as McDormit lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Timms and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chase McDormit! |
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