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Event:
HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1# Acosta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels 's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acosta off to one side. It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Acosta tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Acosta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Acosta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Acosta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acosta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Acosta won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acosta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Acosta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Acosta throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daniels wants to stand up but Acosta is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Acosta has a takedown stuffed. Teddy Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikos Acosta. Acosta looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well. Daniels takes a swing at Acosta's ribcage but misses. Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD# Daniels cracks Acosta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Acosta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Daniels finish him?
#T2# Daniels lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Acosta falls backwards - clearly groggy! Daniels dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Daniels ! Teddy Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1# Daniels tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range. A big right from Daniels misses. Daniels fails with the takedown#TD# so Adams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniels 's head. Adams wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving. Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Adams connects with a couple of short punches. Daniels is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams is stalling in the full guard. Daniels wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Adams trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom. Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams. Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams. Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Adams sitting in guard here, content to control. Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Daniels is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Daniels is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Adams is nestled in close to Daniels , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Adams prevents Daniels from standing back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Daniels is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Daniels tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg. We've been hearing that Adams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Adams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT#The cut above Teddy Daniels 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Teddy Daniels 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grizzley Adams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Daniels rushes Bo Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Daniels keeps control of Bo Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bo Boss wants to break free but Daniels has control.
#BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Jigbo Bo Boss has been cut. A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels . Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels fakes the body blow, causing Bo Boss to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bo Boss goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Daniels ! Teddy Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Boy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daniels . That one must have hurt. Daniels throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
#CL2# Daniels clinches. Boy throws a head punch that misses. Boy lands with a right to the head. Daniels prevents a body shot from Boy. Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land. #BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Daniels rushes Boy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Daniels has managed to clinch.
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! Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels . Daniels prevents a body shot from Boy. #BC2# Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Daniels misses with a combination
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.#T1# Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy. Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels .#TD# Boy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Daniels 's legs - danger averted. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.#T2##SUB2# Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Daniels is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Boy dives into side control.
Daniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boy asserts his dominance and retains side control. Daniels felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. You can see the frustration on Daniels 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Boy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Daniels gets back to half guard. Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boy is thwarting Daniels 's attempts to control the position. Boy slips a nice elbow through Daniels 's hands, connecting with Daniels 's forehead. Daniels is trying to stand up here but Boy is controlling him well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boy tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range. #TD# Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Boy prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels is looking to sweep but instead, Boy has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Daniels takes the fight into the clinch. Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Daniels scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Big Boy has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance. Daniels tries to clinch up. A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels .#CL2# Daniels clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels tries to clinch up and Boy counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Boy shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Teddy Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Boy successfully pulls guard.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daniels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU2# Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Boy rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage. Big Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels .
Boy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels tries to work over Boy's front leg with a kick but Boy checks it. #CL2# Daniels closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Daniels 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daniels keeps Boy at a distance using the push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Daniels thumps Boy with a low kick. Daniels shoots in but no luck this time. A quick step to the side and Boy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt. Big Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Daniels .#CL2# Daniels rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Daniels misses. Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boy counters with a straight right hand. Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. Boy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boy lands a slapping body shot.
#TD# Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Daniels is breathing heavily. Boy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daniels wants to improve his position but Boy is controlling well.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots. Boy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Daniels actively working from the bottom here. Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Boy passes into side control, despite Daniels 's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teddy Daniels will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2# Daniels takes the fight into the clinch. Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boy dodges the punch combination from Daniels .
Boy connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.#CL2# Boy tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boy lands a hook to the side of the head. Boy lands a right hand. Boy lands a body punch. Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Daniels tries for a takedown but Boy manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Daniels gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boy to score an easy takedown into full guard. Boy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Daniels 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.#T2# Boy working some strikes from top position. Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Daniels wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Daniels throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease. Boy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Boy thuds a left hand into Daniels 's body. Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3# Boy scores with a decent looking hook. Boy blocks a low kick nicely. Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Boy. Boy maintains the clinch. Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. Boy is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Boy is trying to pull guard but Daniels has him pressed against the cage. Daniels blocks a body shot from Boy. Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Some wild striking there from Daniels .
Boy lands with a straight right. Daniels didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Teddy Daniels 's cut even more. Teddy Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Boy misses with a body shot.
Daniels moves to clinch but Boy breaks away and Boy counters with a nice uppercut. Boy throws a front kick aimed at Daniels 's knee but Daniels avoids it well. Boy misses with a straight right. Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one. A quick step to the side and Boy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Big Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Daniels . Daniels is looking to clinch. #CL2# Daniels closes the distance and clinches. Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Big Boy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boy 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Boy! A relieved looking Big Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Daniels moves into the clinch. Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BartosiĆski walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but BartosiĆski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daniels throws a combination. BartosiĆski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Tomasz BartosiĆski has been cut. Daniels looks to clinch and BartosiĆski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. BartosiĆski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but BartosiĆski is just out of range. BartosiĆski cracks Daniels with an open hand slap. A jab from Daniels misses. #TD# Daniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Daniels decides to stand up, so the ref orders BartosiĆski to his feet. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BartosiĆski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from BartosiĆski. Daniels ducks under a wild hook from BartosiĆski. BartosiĆski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1##CL# BartosiĆski gets tackled into the cage by Daniels . Daniels maintains the clinch. Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BartosiĆski is defending well. BartosiĆski throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels . Daniels wants to break free but BartosiĆski has control.
Daniels tries to break free but BartosiĆski pushes him back against the cage. Daniels tries to work over BartosiĆski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by BartosiĆski.
#CUT2#Teddy Daniels 's cut is getting worse. Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels taking a breather. #BC# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BartosiĆski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from BartosiĆski! But no joy. Daniels shoots in but BartosiĆski avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Daniels . That's going to take a lot out of him. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Daniels scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Daniels has BartosiĆski up against the cage in a clinch.
BartosiĆski lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from BartosiĆski fails to land. BartosiĆski tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing BartosiĆski back against the cage. Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# BartosiĆski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BartosiĆski sprawls well. BartosiĆski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet. Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BartosiĆski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels 's knee momentarily. Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving. Daniels is breathing heavily. Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles and BartosiĆski counters with a nice body shot. Good standup being displayed there by BartosiĆski as he connects with a hook. BartosiĆski circles away from the clinch attempt and BartosiĆski counters with a huge left! Daniels is in big trouble! He's backing up but BartosiĆski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Daniels from any more damage. A dominating finish by BartosiĆski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasz BartosiĆski! Tomasz BartosiĆski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1# Daniels throws a series of punches but Dragan avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Daniels drives through and clinches with Dragan against the cage.
Dragan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragan being controlled against the cage. Daniels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dragan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A body shot lands from Dragan.
Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow. Dragan misses with a punch to the body.
Dragan digs a right hand into Daniels 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels 's gas tank. #BC2# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Dragan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Dragan gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Dragan. Dragan tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels scores with a head kick. Dragan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut. Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Daniels does no damage. Dragan is looking to counter punch.#T1# Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragan circles away. Viktor Dragan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Daniels . An inside leg kick from Daniels misses. Dragan missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've been told by Dragan's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Viktor Dragan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand. Dragan lands a body shot.
Daniels looks winded! Dragan connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. A jab from Daniels misses. #CL2# Daniels rushes Dragan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dragan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Dragan. Dragan misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand. Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dragan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Daniels clinches up with Dragan and pushes him back against the cage. Daniels is trying to drag Dragan to the mat but Dragan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragan after a bit of a struggle. #T2# Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow. Dragan tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Dragan back against the cage. Daniels blocks a body shot from Dragan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dragan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow. Daniels prevents a body shot from Dragan. Dragan can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
The referee calls for Daniels to work.
#BC2# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Dragan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#Viktor Dragan's cut is getting worse. Daniels shoots in but Dragan avoids the takedown attempt easily. An attempted straight right counter from Dragan misses the target. Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dragan jabs Daniels right on the nose. Daniels blinks but takes it well. Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2# Daniels clinches up against the cage. Dragan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dragan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Daniels ! A very excited looking Teddy Daniels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Viktor Dragan stepped up to the mic, saying 'First of all, thank you so much for coming out today and witness our match. I didn't get the win today, but I will comeback stronger and win my next match.'. |
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Event:
HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1# Fleshou Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Fleshou Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Daniels moves into the clinch.#BC2# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Daniels takes the fight into the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Fleshou Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fleshou Jr lands a shoulder strike. Fleshou Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fleshou Jr tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Fleshou Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels . Daniels looks winded! Fleshou Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Daniels has hold of one of Fleshou Jr's legs. Fleshou Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Daniels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Fleshou Jr pushes a forearm under Daniels 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr! |
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Event:
AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Joukahainen.#BC2# Joukahainen breaks from the clinch.
Joukahainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen. Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Joukahainen dodges the punch combination from Daniels .
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen. Daniels moves out of range of the strikes. Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Joukahainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab. Joukahainen connects with a body shot.#T1# Joukahainen looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range. Joukahainen slips a jab from Daniels .#CL2# Joukahainen has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Joukahainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow. Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A body shot lands from Joukahainen.
Daniels is breathing heavily. Joukahainen digs a right hand into Daniels 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels 's gas tank. Joukahainen lands a body punch. Joukahainen lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Joukahainen fails to land. Joukahainen pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Joukahainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joukahainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Daniels 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Joukahainen has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Joukahainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jouni Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniels . Daniels circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukahainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daniels slips under a jab. Joukahainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Joukahainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Joukahainen closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage. Joukahainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Joukahainen scores with a nice hook to the head. Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukahainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joukahainen to keep the fight standing. Joukahainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Joukahainen blocks with his arms.
Joukahainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels moves out of range as Joukahainen strikes. A big left from Joukahainen misses. Joukahainen throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it. Daniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC2# Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Joukahainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Daniels . That's going to take a lot out of him. Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Joukahainen sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it. Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Joukahainen gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage. Joukahainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage. Joukahainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joukahainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Joukahainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joukahainen is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Joukahainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Joukahainen dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joukahainen. Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels . Daniels lands a jab-cross combination. Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joukahainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jouni Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. Joukahainen connects with a jab. Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses. Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Daniels throws a head kick that misses and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joukahainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Teddy Daniels 's cut is getting worse.#T1# Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joukahainen has time to react. A jab from Joukahainen misses. Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joukahainen with a hook. A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride. Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Joukahainen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Joukahainen has Daniels pushed against the cage.#T2# Daniels tries to circle away but Joukahainen has him pinned against the cage. A body shot lands from Joukahainen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daniels is looking to take this one to the mat. Jouni Joukahainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Joukahainen. #CUT2#Teddy Daniels 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Joukahainen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Daniels to his knees! Joukahainen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Joukahainen! Jouni Joukahainen is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
AVKT 18: Through The Wall
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Christ tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range. #TD# Daniels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Well, if Daniels 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.
Christ pushes Daniels off looking to stand but Daniels dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time. Christ pushes Daniels off looking to stand but Daniels dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Daniels controlling the pace. Christ is trying to stand back up but Daniels is controlling him
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head. Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Christ is trying to stand up here but Daniels is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Daniels goes for a double leg but Christ avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christ continues to drive forward. Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Christ misses with an elbow strike.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. Christ pushes off an throws an elbow but Daniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christ prevents it.
Christ throws an elbow that misses.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Daniels avoids the elbow strike from Christ, against the cage.
#T2##BC# Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Christ. #CUT2#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.#CL# Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ. Christ pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# Daniels gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daniels trying to control the pace. Christ tries to kick Daniels off but Daniels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Christ is not content to let Daniels control the position. Daniels slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Daniels tries to stand and escape but Christ is controlling the position. Daniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though. #ES2# Christ makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD# Daniels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. Daniels is now in Christ's guard. Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard. Christ wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position. Christ keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. Daniels wanted to stand there but Christ had control of the position. Daniels stops Christ from standing up. #T4##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Christ tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range. Daniels misses the jab. Jamoa Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Daniels closes the distance and clinches. Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels blocks an elbow strike. Christ tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christ just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels 's brow. Daniels blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Christ throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range. Christ throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range. Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christ manages to circle out of the way. Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christ sprawls well. Christ wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet. 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 Teddy Daniels will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut. 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# Daniels slips a straight right by Christ. Daniels throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Teddy Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniels defends it well. Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes. Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels sets himself, and Christ steps forward looking for the clinch! Daniels avoids it this time. Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Christ tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range. Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Christ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christ prevents it.
Daniels dodges an elbow strike from Christ.
#BC# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Daniels clinches. Daniels avoids the elbow strike from Christ, against the cage.
Christ tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Christ. Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels . Daniels prevents a body shot from Christ. Christ misses with a hook from the clinch. Christ working aggressively here.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC# Daniels 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels has Christ pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christ manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Christ throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Christ blocks a head kick by Daniels .
Christ tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it. Christ cracks a nice hook into Daniels 's ribs. Teddy Daniels is winning the standup battle so far. Christ lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels 's hand. Daniels misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Christ in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand. Daniels cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Christ moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.#T3##CL2# Christ pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch. Christ throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels . Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Daniels rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Christ tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
#BC# Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Daniels , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Daniels tries to keep at a distance but Christ has taken the fight into the clinch. Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Daniels breaks the clinch.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Christ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jamoa Christ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daniels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Daniels gets the takedown into side control. #SU# Daniels stands up and beckons Christ to his feet. Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Donk. Christ catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Teddy Daniels 's cut is getting worse.#CL2# Christ moves into the clinch. Daniels wants to break free but Christ has control.
Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Christ tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamoa Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut. 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.#R3# Christ digs a good hook to Daniels 's body.
#CL2# Christ instigates a clinch. Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christ prevents it.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Christ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Christ throws an elbow but it misses.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Christ has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Christ throws an elbow but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ misses with some punches.
Christ tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Christ fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2# Christ gets in close and instigates a clinch. Christ tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Daniels is looking for a counter combo. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away. Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A shot to the liver by Daniels . Beautiful body shot. Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ. Daniels wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.#CL# Daniels pushes Christ up against the cage in a clinch. Christ misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Daniels blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it. Jamoa Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Christ scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one. Christ 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily. Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Christ moves his leg out of the way. Christ slips a jab and a cross from Daniels .
#CL2# Christ clinches up against the cage. Christ looks to throw an elbow but misses. Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels .
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow. Daniels can't break the clinch.
#T3# Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Christ.#TD# Daniels has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Christ clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Christ trying to get back to his feet but Daniels is in full control for now. Daniels tries to keep control of the position but Christ is staying busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Christ trying to get back to his feet but Daniels is in full control for now. Daniels tries to keep control of the position but Christ is staying busy. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4# Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Daniels really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Christ. Christ is trying to stand back up. Daniels just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels tries to get the hooks in deep but Christ pushed the leg off. Christ is trying to stand back up. Daniels really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Christ. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Teddy Daniels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels . Daniels gets slowly back to his feet. Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Christ closes the distance and clinches. Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels wants to stall.
Christ creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ. Daniels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Christ fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Christ pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch. Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range. Christ cracks Daniels with an open hand slap. Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ misses with a body punch
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Christ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels , pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels !
#ROC#Christ is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him? Daniels wobbles Christ with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Daniels dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Christ to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Daniels ! Teddy Daniels is the new super heavyweight champion! A victorious Teddy Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Fries looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
and Fries counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Fries . Fries staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fries ! But no joy. Daniels throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Fries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Daniels misses the shot to the body. Fries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Daniels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fries counters with a stiff right hand. Daniels avoids the body shot from Fries .
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Fries is just out of range. Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fries .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels misses with a right hand and Fries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fries moves out of range as Daniels strikes. Fries just misses with a punch to the body.
Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels misses with a hook
#KD2# and Fries counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daniels ! Fries lets Daniels back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Teddy Daniels 's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fries jabs at Daniels 's body. Fries takes one on the button.#T1# Fries drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Daniels right on the button. Daniels goes down! Fries follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fries gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Fries ! A victorious Victor Fries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target. Daniels lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Daniels and move into the clinch position. Daniels lands with a good body shot. Joe looks winded! Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels .
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance. Joe blocks a jab. Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range. Joe blocks a jab. Joe tries to counter by closing the distance. Daniels lands with a good body shot. Joe moves away from the strike by Daniels . Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Daniels shakes him off and moves away. Daniels lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. 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! Joe avoids the body shot from Daniels .
Daniels tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Daniels tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Daniels lands a jab. Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range. Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD# Daniels drops Joe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joe looks back up at him and smiles so Daniels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Joe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Buddah Joe has been cut. Joe switches off momentarily and Daniels cracks him with a monster right hand! Joe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Daniels dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Daniels !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Daniels ! A relieved looking Teddy Daniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss! Joukahainen scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Joukahainen misses. Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Daniels misses the shot to the body. Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range. Joukahainen walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels . Daniels looks to land a left hand but Joukahainen moved out of range nicely. Daniels throws the left hand but Joukahainen avoids the punch easily. Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Joukahainen wants to clinch. Daniels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Joukahainen misses. A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target. Joukahainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Daniels looks to throw the jab but Joukahainen is out of range. Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Joukahainen moves away and avoids it. Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A big right from Joukahainen misses. #T1# A punch lands to the side of Joukahainen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Joukahainen takes one to the side of the head.
Joukahainen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing. Daniels misses the shot to the body. Joukahainen walks into a jab. Daniels is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Daniels misses with a hook
and Joukahainen counters with a nice uppercut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Daniels dips to his left and cracks Joukahainen with an uppercut! Joukahainen takes one on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Joukahainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels .#KD2# Daniels cracks Joukahainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daniels has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joukahainen to stand back up!#ROC2#Joukahainen is rocked! Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Daniels ! An out of breath Teddy Daniels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 25:Tight vs Handerson
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Fleshou Jr lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A big right from Daniels misses. Fleshou Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels 's hands. Daniels takes a swing at Fleshou Jr's ribcage but misses. #TD# Fleshou Jr gets the takedown into side control. Daniels tries to bench press Fleshou Jr off him but Fleshou Jr keeps the position. Daniels is trying to buck Fleshou Jr off.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well. Daniels is trying to control Fleshou Jr's posture but Fleshou Jr avoids it. Daniels tries to buck Fleshou Jr off but Fleshou Jr is having none of it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Daniels keeping his opponent close.#T1##SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Fleshou Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Daniels tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleshou Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Daniels wants to control but Fleshou Jr postures up.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Daniels can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well. Daniels is trying to improve his position.#T3# Daniels manages to get back to half guard. Fleshou Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well. #SUB# Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fleshou Jr trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well. #T4# Daniels tries to roll over but Fleshou Jr keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels is trying to stand.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Fleshou Jr is controlling him
Fleshou Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fleshou Jr is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels is looking to control Fleshou Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted? Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Fleshou Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels .#CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut. Daniels missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Daniels misses with a hook. Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleshou Jr. A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target. A lazy left from Fleshou Jr finds it's target. Fleshou Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fleshou Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice jab there from Daniels . Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daniels lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Fleshou Jr is rocked! Fleshou Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oh Fleshou Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fleshou Jr lands a jab to the nose. Fleshou Jr seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice jab there from Fleshou Jr. #CL# Fleshou Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels , pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Fleshou Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB# Fleshou Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# Daniels is looking for a sweep. Daniels struggling a bit here.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well. Stres Fleshou Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You can see the frustration on Daniels 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleshou Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well. #SUB# Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Daniels is trying to buck Fleshou Jr off.#T2##SUB# Fleshou Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Daniels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold. Daniels is trying to stand.
Daniels is looking to control Fleshou Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted? Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleshou Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from improving his position.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Fleshou Jr stops Daniels from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Fleshou Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?#SUB# Fleshou Jr is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Fleshou Jr sits in half guard. Fleshou Jr is thwarting Daniels 's attempts to control the position. Fleshou Jr tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it. Daniels is trying to maintain the position but Fleshou Jr is very close to passing his half guard. Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from standing back up.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from improving his position.#SUB# Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt. Daniels is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Fleshou Jr slips the punch. Fleshou Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels . Fleshou Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels .
A combination from Fleshou Jr does no damage. Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range. Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fleshou Jr scores with a jab to the body. Fleshou Jr misses the shot to the body. Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Daniels . Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou Jr digs a good body shot into Daniels 's ribs. Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fleshou Jr lands with a good body shot.#CL# Fleshou Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fleshou Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fleshou Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fleshou Jr slowing the pace effectively. Fleshou Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fleshou Jr pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Fleshou Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage. Fleshou Jr lands a right hand. Fleshou Jr gets through Daniels 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside. Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. #TD# Fleshou Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniels uses from the top position. #SUB# Fleshou Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Fleshou Jr has his feet on Daniels 's thighs here. He's pushed Daniels off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Daniels screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr! Stres Fleshou Jr retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Dragan. A telegraphed right hand from Dragan misses the target. Daniels misses with a wild body shot. Daniels lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut. Daniels swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dragan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut. Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragan. Nice jab there from Dragan. Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Dragan. Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw. Daniels sizes up Dragan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Daniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dragan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dragan lands a jab to Daniels 's midsection. Dragan misses with a looping left. Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Daniels looks to land a left hand but Dragan moved out of range nicely. Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dragan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels . Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragan. A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Daniels throws out a loose jab but Dragan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Dragan looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely. Dragan connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off. Dragan missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragan. Dragan is looking for the big counter here. Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss! Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#That has opened up Viktor Dragan's cut even more. Dragan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels . Dragan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dragan 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. Dragan takes one to the chin there. Daniels pounces like a tiger and cracks Dragan with a vicious hook! Dragan is down but not out! Daniels follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teddy Daniels ! A victorious Teddy Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# Bain misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bain. No joy for Wagner on that attempt. Bain's corner calls for a 1-2. Bain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Buck Wagner has been cut. Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bain. Bain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Wagner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. You can see the frustration on Bain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bain is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control. Wagner moves into full mount! Wagner tries to control but Bain wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner controlling the pace for now. Bain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bain can't escape the position.
Bain tries to lock up and control but Wagner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1# Bain is looking to get to half guard. Wagner controlling the pace for now. Bain is looking to get to half guard. Bain is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action. Wagner content just to control the position here. Bain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wagner wants to control the pace but Bain is squirming around nicely. Wagner content just to control the position here. #T2# Bain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully. It looks like Wagner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Bain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wagner controlling the pace for now. Bain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wagner controlling from the full mount. #T3# Bain tries to reverse the position but Wagner maintains control. Wagner controlling from the full mount. Bain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground. Bain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wagner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Bain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bain is looking to get to half guard. A nice elbow there by Wagner.#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Bain has been cut.#T4# Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully. Bain tries to lock up and control but Wagner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wagner avoids the attempt from Bain to control. The referee warns Bain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bain tries to hold on but Wagner postures up. Wagner content just to control the position here. Wagner avoids the attempt from Bain to control. Wagner controlling the pace for now. Wagner is continuing to stall. Wagner avoids the attempt from Bain to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Wagner dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bain circles away.
It looked like Bain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wagner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bain finds it's way round the side to connect with Wagner's head. Bain missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab from Bain finds it's way through Wagner's defenses. Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bain. Bain misses with an uppercut. #TD2# Wagner scores with a takedown into Bain's guard. Bain keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. Bain looking to control.
Wagner stays in close to Bain's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner postures up.
Bain 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. Bain wants to get back to his feet but Wagner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wagner stands up over Bain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wagner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wagner slips nicely into half guard. Bain wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy.
Wagner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Wagner looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bain trying to control here.
Bain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Brutus Bain's cut is getting worse. Wagner is thwarting Bain's attempts to control the position. Wagner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bain is trying to stand back up but Wagner is controlling him
Wagner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wagner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Wagner wants to pass the guard but Bain is defending well. Wagner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bain is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard. Wagner wants to free his trapped foot but Bain is holding on for dear life with his legs. Buck Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far. Bain trying to control but Wagner postures up.
Wagner passes the guard and advances to mount! Bain is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Wagner content just to control the position here. Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wagner looking to control but Bain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bain is trying desperately to improve position. Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully. Bain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bain is looking to get to half guard. Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully. Bain wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Bain is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount. Wagner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bain is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount. Bain tries to hold on but Wagner postures up. Wagner content just to control the position here. Bain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wagner breaks from Bain's wrist control and lands an elbow. Wagner prevents Bain from getting the reversal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice takedown defense from Bain. No joy for Wagner on that attempt. Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bain looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range. Buck Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Wagner rushes Bain and presses him up against the cage. Bain lands a shot to the body. Wagner wants to take the fight to the mat but Bain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bain lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Buck Wagner's cut even more. Bain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bain pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bain lands a body punch in the clinch. Bain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bain working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bain scores with a hook to the body. Bain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T1##KD# Bain drops Wagner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wagner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Buck Wagner's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Wagner is rocked! Bain creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wagner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wagner drops to his knees and Bain pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Bain! Brutus Bain 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 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bain lands the left hand. Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance. Bain scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut. Bain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
#KD# Bain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mkenn sprawling to the canvas! Mkenn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bain finish him?!
#ROC#Mkenn is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Bain misses. Mkenn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bain finish him? Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily. Bain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mkenn seems to have recovered his senses. A big left from Bain misses. Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain. Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. Bain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bain. Mkenn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range. Mkenn avoids the body shot from Bain.
Mkenn misses with a body kick. The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bain misses. Bain throws a body shot but no joy. The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mkenn. Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses. Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn. Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range. Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and Bain moves out of range easily. It looked like Bain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily. Bain misses with a wild body shot. Mkenn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Bain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mkenns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Bain scores with a hook to the body. Mkenn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bain misses with a looping right. Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily. Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bain connects with a body shot. Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mkenn looks winded! Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bain thuds his right hand into Mkenn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bain loads up on a big right hand but Mkenn slips the punch. Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes. Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch. Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it. Bain just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Bain connects with a body shot. Mkenn misses with a body kick. Bain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away. Mkenn slips under a jab. Nice cross by Bain. Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely. Bain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away. Mkenn is looking to clinch. Bain lands a nice shot that snaps Mkenn's head back.
Mkenn misses with a wild combination.
Bain lands a right hook to the body.
Mkenn staying out of range there. Mkenn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bain takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mkenn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bain. Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance. Bain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Bain throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it. Mkenn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mkenn slips a straight right by Bain. Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain. Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bain throws an overhand right that lands on Mkenn's shoulder, as Mkenn tries to avoid the shot. Mkenn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bain throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it. Bain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Bain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Mkenn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bain pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bain moves out of range of the body kick. Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bain. Mkenn slips a jab from Bain. Mkenn misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mkenn wants to clinch. Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Bain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Justin Mkenn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bain. Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A counter left hand to the body from Bain misses its target. Bain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mkenn. Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bain blocks the body kick.
Bain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bain throws a body punch but Mkenn moves out of range. Bain throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn. A big right from Bain misses. Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bain. Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mkenn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A big left from Bain misses. Bain avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain. Mkenn tries to clinch up. Mkenn tries to clinch there but Bain circles away.
Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bain misses with a looping right. Bain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mkenn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mkenn is breathing heavily. Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab. A jab from Bain misses. Mkenn tries to land a front kick but Bain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Brutus Bain is winning the standup battle so far. Mkenn throws a head kick but Bain moves out of range.
Bain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mkenn. Bain lands a lovely overhand right. Mkenn avoids the body shot from Bain.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bain, as that shot connected.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes. Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch. Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain. Mkenn defending well as Bain loads up on a big left hand. Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mkenn manages to avoid it. Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mkenn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mkenn looks to land a combination but Bain avoids it well. Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely. Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain. Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mkenn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bain circles away.
Bain throwing a counter right hand but Mkenn manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Bain. Bain throws a big shot that misses. Mkenn feints the counter takedown. Mkenn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it. Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance. Bain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mkenn can do to turn this around? Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bain throws a body shot but no joy. Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses. Mkenn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mkenn ducks under a wild hook from Bain. Mkenn feints the counter takedown. A looping hook to the body misses from Bain. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it. Mkenn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bain swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bain thows a left - swing and a miss! Bain blocks a low kick nicely. Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mkenn on the side of the head. Bain misses the shot to the body. Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance. Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes. Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain. Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mkenn throws a wild body kick that Bain sees coming a mile off. Mkenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mkenn looks to land a body kick but Bain moved away. Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes. Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bain paws at him with a jab and circles away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn. #T4# Bain cracks Mkenn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. Bain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain. Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bain thows a left - swing and a miss! Bain misses with a body shot.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but Bain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bain throwing a counter right hand but Mkenn manages to avoid it. Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range. Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn. Bain throws a looping overhand right but Mkenn ducks down to avoid it. Mkenn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bain's head. Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it. Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range. Mkenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Bain dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Justin Mkenn's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bain lands a glancing blow to the side of Mkenn's head. Bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Bain pushes him off. Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mkenn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mkenn tries to clinch there but Bain circles away.
Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain. Bain lands a nice hook to Mkenn's body. Mkenn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mkenn moves out of range as Bain strikes. Bain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mkenn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mkenn.
Bain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Mkenn throws a head kick that misses. Bain thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses. Bain misses with a body shot.
Bain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses. #T1# Mkenn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Mkenn. Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mkenn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bain misses with a straight left. Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bain. A big right from Bain misses. Bain thuds a left hand into Mkenn's body. Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely. A big right from Bain misses. Bain blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bain throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily. Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mkenn ducks under a wild hook from Bain. Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab. Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.#T2# Mkenn defending well as Bain loads up on a big left hand. Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain. Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bain. Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance. Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and Bain moves out of range easily. Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain. Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bain looks to land a right hand but Mkenn moved out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mkenn throws a head kick that misses. Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bain scores with a punch to the head. Bain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mkenn manages to avoid it. Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily. Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mkenn drops his hands momentarily and Bain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A big right from Bain misses. Mkenn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bain circles away.
A big right from Bain misses. Bain misses with a looping right. Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Brutus Bain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bain swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range. Mkenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bain.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Bain misses the target. Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab. A slow jab from Bain misses its intended target. Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bain. Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range. Bain misses with an uppercut. Mkenn saw that one coming. Mkenn misses with the combination.
#T4# Bain throws a body shot but no joy. Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily. Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain. Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses. Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn. Mkenn wants to clinch. Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Bain keeps the fight on the outside. Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range. Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. Bain cracks Mkenn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bain throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily. Mkenn misses with a body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bain thows a left - swing and a miss! Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily. Justin Mkenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! Brutus Bain showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Bain! During a confident post fight interview, Brutus Bain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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