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Event:
HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Tomate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Eye.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Tomate.
Eye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Tomate's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomate misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate thuds a left hand into Eye's body.
Tomate lands a really nice looking cross but Eye seems unphased.
Eye wants to clinch
and Tomate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eye's knee momentarily.#T1#
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomate tries to sprawl out of it but Eye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiago Tomate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Tomate cracks Eye with an open hand slap.
Eye closes the distance and clinches up with Tomate, looking for a takedown. Eye pushes Tomate against the cage but Tomate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tomate counters with a thumping low kick.
Eye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomate has time to react.
Tomate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiago Tomate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eye. That did some damage!
Tomate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Nice shot by Tomate.#ROC#Eye is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Tomate.
Eye is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomate finish him?
Eye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tomate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomate throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomate.
Tomate cracks Eye with a hook to the temple - Eye is on wobbly legs here! Tomate swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Eye falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tomate wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiago Tomate!
Tiago Tomate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Leijerweerd finds it's way through Eye's defenses.
Leijerweerd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Leijerweerd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eye.
Eye tries a head kick but it misses.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leijerweerd slaps away a takedown attempt from Eye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leijerweerd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eye somewhat.
Antoon Leijerweerd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leijerweerd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eye throws a poor cross that misses
and Leijerweerd counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Eye tries for a takedown but Leijerweerd circles away easily
and Leijerweerd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leijerweerd tries to avoid it but Eye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leijerweerd to the ground. Leijerweerd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Leijerweerd rushes Eye and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leijerweerd.
Leijerweerd digs a right hand underneath Eye's ribcage. Eye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leijerweerd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leijerweerd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leijerweerd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eye throws a head punch that misses.
Leijerweerd lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Leijerweerd.
Leijerweerd misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leijerweerd.
Leijerweerd lands a left hand.
Leijerweerd looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Leijerweerd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Leijerweerd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eye backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leijerweerd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Eye pulls guard successfully.
Eye is adopting a defensive guard.
Eye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leijerweerd tries to free his leg and advance position but Eye is retaining full guard.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leijerweerd's guard. #REVB#
Eye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eye working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Leijerweerd trying to keep a closed guard but Eye is proving a slippery customer.
Eye landing some decent shots from guard.
Eye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eye is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eye lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leijerweerd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eye chips away with some ground and pound.
Leijerweerd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leijerweerd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Eye has passed into side control.
#T4#
Eye working away.
Leijerweerd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leijerweerd wants to control but Eye postures up.
Leijerweerd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leijerweerd tries to get out of the position.
Eye has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leijerweerd!#SUB2#
Eye looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Eye working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Eye has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Leijerweerd is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tou is defended easily by Eye.#TD#
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into Tou's guard.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tou is trying to keep Eye in close.
#SUB2#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Tou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eye is stalling in the full guard.
Tou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Tou keeping moving, preventing Eye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tou working for a triangle but Eye defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eye's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Eye throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Eye working some strikes from top position.
Eye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eye has a hand on Tou's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tou takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eye hang on?
Eye is working to get back to half guard.
Tou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Tou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tou thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eye is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Tou with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye tries to hold on but Tou pushes him away. #SUB2#
Tou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eye is now in Tou's guard. A big mistake from Tou there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet.
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 Pinky Eye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eye slaps away a takedown attempt from Tou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye tries for a takedown but Tou circles away easily#CL2#
and Tou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Eye gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tou regains guard.
Eye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tou is trying to control Eye's posture but Eye avoids it.
Eye controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou looks to move to half guard but instead Eye has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Eye looking to control but Tou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Eye goes for an armbar but Tou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tou.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
Tou 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.#SUB#
Eye is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eye is trying to keep Tou in close.
Tou throws a big elbow that misses.
Eye wants to sweep but no luck.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tou won't allow Eye to sweep him here. #SUB#
Eye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tou wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Pinky Eye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinky Eye dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Eye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eye stuffs the takedown attempt from Tou. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Eye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tou is fending him off so far but Eye persists. Nope, Tou circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Eye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eye is in Tou's guard.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tou is trying to hold Eye in close to prevent damage but Eye has managed to pass into half guard.
Tou wants to improve his position but Eye is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eye looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Eye 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.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tou can do to turn this around?
Eye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eye trying to control the action but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xigua Tou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tou tries to get to full guard but Eye has control of the leg.
Tou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet. #T3#
Eye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou pulls Eye in close to his closed guard and prevents Eye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tou's head.
Eye postures up in Tou's guard and throws a big left but Tou blocks it.
Eye stays in close to Tou's body and controls the position.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Eye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Eye won't allow Tou to sweep him here.
Eye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eye tries to free his leg and advance position but Tou is retaining full guard.
Eye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinky Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinky Eye!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pinky Eye thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Eye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Eye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eye won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Slater seems keen to control Eye's posture.#T1#
Eye with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater has Eye pulled in close to control his posture.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eye won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Eye advances to half guard. #T2#
Slater is trying to maintain the position but Eye is very close to passing his half guard.
Slater is looking for a sweep. Eye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eye is working for a kimura here but Slater manages to reverse the position and he's now in Eye's guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eye pulls Slater in close to prevent any damage.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Eye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Eye throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Slater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater postures up in Eye's guard and throws a big left but Eye blocks it.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Eye's brow.
Slater passes Eye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eye wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Eye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slater prevents Eye from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Eye defends it.
Slater is trying to control. Eye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eye is trying to keep Slater in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eye 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Slater regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eye.
Eye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slater defends well and Eye ends up having to push Slater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Eye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.
Slater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eyes head.
Eye is trying to pull guard but Slater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnny Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Eye jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye prevents a body shot from Slater. #TD#
Slater tightens his grip and picks Eye up, before dumping him to the ground. Eye manages to land in guard.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eye's head.
Slater is working Eye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater trying to control but Eye is working from the bottom. #T1#
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Eye is rocked!
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eye is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater is in close to Eye's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Eye covers up, he's hurt! Slater keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Slater and the ref steps in to end the fight! Slater can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slater!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Slater waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Eye to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Eye has wrist control.
Taranin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye working a defensive guard here.
Taranin won't allow Eye to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Eye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taranin has passed into half guard!
Taranin is nestled in close to Eye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Taranin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Eye is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
A relieved looking Maksim Taranin 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 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ozu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozu. That's going to slow Eye down. #CL#
Eye moves into the clinch.
Ozu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eye avoids it.#TD#
Eye has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ozu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Eye is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ozu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Eye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Khamaev takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
And Eye tries to counter it with a takedown but Khamaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Khamaev looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.#TD2#
Eye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eye lands in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eye is controlling him.
Eye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khamaev wants to stand but Eye is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Khamaev kicks Eye off and gets to his feet.
Eye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Khamaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Eye moves into the clinch.#BC#
Khamaev breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khamaev. Eye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye slips a straight right by Khamaev.
Khamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khamaev misses the shot to the body.
Eye moves out of range as Khamaev strikes.
Eye ducks right into an uppercut from Khamaev.
Khamaev misses the body punch #CL2#
and Eye counters by clinching up. #BC#
Khamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khamaev tries to avoid it but Eye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khamaev to the ground. Khamaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khamaev punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Khamaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Khamaev jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khamaev throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Khamaev.
Eye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Eye shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimzat Khamaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Khamaev lands with a straight right. Eye didn't see that one coming.
Khamaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khamaev throws out a loose jab but Eye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eye feints the counter takedown.
Eye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Khamaev lands a nice hook to Eye's body. Eye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Khamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Eye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khamaev's waist but Khamaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eye off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Khamaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Khamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eye doesn't seem phased though.
Eye takes one to the chin there.
Khamaev lands a jab to the head.
Khamaev digs a good hook to Eye's body.
Khamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Khamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Khamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chimzat Khamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamaev with a hook.#ROC#Eye is rocked!
Khamaev lands a head shot.
Eye is still on wobbly legs! Can Khamaev finish him?
Eye gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Khamaev gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Eye is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chimzat Khamaev! |
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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Raynard looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
Raynard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Raynard clinches with his opponent.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Eye is trying to drag Raynard to the mat but Raynard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye with a poor takedown
and Raynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raynard sprawls well. Raynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eye gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Raynard.
Raynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eye moves away.
Eye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Raynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raynard misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eye is working away from the top position though.
Raynard wants to improve his position but Eye is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Eye seems to be looking for submissions.
Eye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Raynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eye.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eye slips a nice elbow through Raynard's hands, connecting with Raynard's forehead.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eye.
Eye is trying to control the action in half guard but Raynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard wants to control but Eye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eye is keen to just control but Raynard is a slippery customer.
Eye working Raynard over with strikes. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Raynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eye passes Raynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eye is controlling the pace.
Eye is trying to control the action in half guard but Raynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard is pressing down on Eye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raynard trying to control the position.
Eye throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Raynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raynard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eye.#CL#
Raynard has managed to clinch.
Raynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eye can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marlon Raynard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Eye misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Eye breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Raynard backs off Eye throws a huge counter combo but Raynard manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eye is defended easily by Raynard.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.#TD2#
Eye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eye wants to control but Raynard is keeping him busy.
Raynard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Eye trying to mount his opponent but Raynard defends it. #SUB2#
Eye 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.
Eye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eye tries to pass to full mount but Raynard defends it. #T3#
Raynard is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Eye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eye trying to control the action but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard is concentrating on defense, preventing Eye from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eye throws a sloppy body shot
and Raynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eye.
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown. Raynard tries to sprawl out of it but Eye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Raynard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Raynard cracks Eye with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Raynard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eye to stand back up!#ROC#Eye is rocked!
Eye bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Raynard comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Eye falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Eye was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Eye tries to land a leg kick but Bean saw it coming and moves away.
Bean looks to clinch #TD2#
and Eye counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bean!
Bean is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eye asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bean wants to get back to his feet but Eye is dominant here and he's now got Bean's back!
Bean is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Eye working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bean is doing well to defend. Eye seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bean is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pinky Eye!
Our winner, Pinky Eye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Scorfna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown. Scorfna fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scorfna is pulling down on Eye's head. It's preventing any offense from Eye, at least for the moment.
Eye looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scorfna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Eye rolls with it to try and escape but Scorfna cranks on the arm and Eye is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ewgenju Scorfna!
Ewgenju Scorfna gave a mention to Seventh Circle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Eye avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Eye's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Eye goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinky Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Eye breaks the clinch.
Eye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Eye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Eye counters with a single leg into guard. Magomedov didn't expect that.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Eye manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Eye seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Eye is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eye working Magomedov over with strikes.
Eye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eye is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Eye is controlling him well. #SUB#
Eye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eye.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Mohammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mohammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eye wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Eye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye prevents Mohammad from standing back up.
Eye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mohammad is trying to stand back up but Eye is controlling him
Mohammad wants to stand back up but Eye manages to pass into side control.
Mohammad wants to get back to his feet but Eye drags him back down.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Eye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Eye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohammad, who protects the arm well.
Eye connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mohammad some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Mohammad is trying to buck Eye off.
Eye has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Eye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mohammad is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Eye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mohammad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eye.
#SUB#
Eye is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mohammad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mohammad shrugs it off.
Mohammad is trying to escape the mount but Eye keeps good control and instead manages to take Mohammad's back.
Mohammad wants to get back to his feet.
Mohammad is trapped and Eye is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Eye connects with a big shot to the side of Mohammad's head.
#T2##SUB#
Mohammad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Eye working for a choke but Mohammad is defending well.
Mohammad trying to get back to his feet but Eye is in full control for now.
Eye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mohammad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Eye.
Mohammad wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Eye is working for a rear naked choke. Mohammad is not defending it well and Eye has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mohammad refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mohammad's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Justis lands a nice shot to the body.
Justis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justis scores with a nice head shot.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Justis. #ROC#Eye is rocked!
Eye misses with a takedown attempt
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Eye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eye looks winded!
Eye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Justis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Justis.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Eye is aggressively charging in as Justis backs up avoiding any damage. Justis tosses out a jab and Eye runs right into it face first! Eye is out cold! Justis dropped down on all fours and is barking in Eye's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hrastnik misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Eye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Eye is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hrastnik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Eye gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hrastnik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Eye lets go of the hold and Hrastnik can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Markus Hrastnik was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't know what I'm doing'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Eye fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Eye looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eye wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye slips nicely into half guard.
Eye passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Eye working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eye cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Eye looking for a guillotine from mount but Lawler is having none of it.
Lawler really wants to buck Eye off and get back to his feet.
Eye landing strikes from the mount.
Lawler trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eye raining down shots from the mount!
Eye is landing with some decent strikes but Lawler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Eye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eye moves to the back. #SUB2#
Eye working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lawler is doing well to defend. Eye seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lawler is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pinky Eye! |
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