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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Van Dorner throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Doumergue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Dorner's guard.
Doumergue forces his way into half guard.
Doumergue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doumergue drops an elbow to the side of Van Dorner's head.
Doumergue not doing much here.
Doumergue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Doumergue 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.
Van Dorner wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Doumergue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Dorner is doing well to control the position and prevent Doumergue from advancing to side control.
Doumergue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Dorner punching from the bottom.
Van Dorner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doumergue is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Doumergue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doumergue slows the pace down in half guard.
Doumergue is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Dorner misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Doumergue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Doumergue passes Van Dorner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doumergue passes to full mount!
Doumergue content just to control the position here.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Dorner wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doumergue cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Dorner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Doumergue controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doumergue controlling the pace for now.
Doumergue landing strikes from the mount.
Doumergue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Van Dorner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doumergue tries to control but Van Dorner wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumergue connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumergue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Doumergue dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Dorner connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Doumergue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dorner to the ground. Doumergue is now in Van Dorner's guard.
Doumergue looking to pass the guard.
Doumergue chips away with some ground and pound.
Doumergue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Van Dorner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doumergue is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumergue controlling from the top position.
Doumergue looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Doumergue postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Dorner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doumergue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Doumergue keeping moving, preventing Van Dorner from controlling successfully.
Doumergue pulls Van Dorner in to control the position. #SUB2#
Doumergue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dorner with a nice head shot there.
Van Dorner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doumergue on the ground.
Doumergue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Dorner's guard. #REVB#
Doumergue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The adventures of Doumergue the control monster continue. Boring.
Doumergue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dorner is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Van Dorner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Doumergue is working for takedown but Van Dorner is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Van Dorner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumergue.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Dorner misses the target.
Doumergue is breathing heavily.
Doumergue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Dorner lands a jab to Doumergue's midsection.
Van Dorner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Van Dorner's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Dorner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Dorner works over Doumergue's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Dorner, as that shot connected.
Doumergue with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a two punch combo.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Doumergue.
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!
Doumergue misses with a takedown attempt - Van Dorner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Dorner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doumergue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Van Dorner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Dorner scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Van Dorner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Van Dorner.
Van Dorner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doumergue. Doumergue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doumergue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Van Dorner.
A jab from Van Dorner finds it's way through Doumergue's defenses.
Van Dorner scores with a nice head shot.
Van Dorner connects with a right hand. Doumergue shakes it off.
Jab from Van Dorner.
Doumergue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kajulik Van Dorner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Dorner lands a jab.
Doumergue has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dorner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doumergue backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Doumergue is rocked!
Kajulik Van Dorner is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dorner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumergue.
Van Dorner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doumergue under the eye.
Doumergue is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dorner finish him?
Van Dorner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doumergue seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doumergue's hands.
Van Dorner connects with the punch.
Doumergue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doumergue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Dorner's waist but Van Dorner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doumergue off to one side.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Doumergue.
Van Dorner scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doumergue shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Van Dorner cracks Doumergue with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Dorner lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumergue.
Kajulik Van Dorner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dorner connects with a combination that backs up Doumergue into the cage. Van Dorner lands a flurry of punches that gets past Doumergue's guard. Doumergue is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Van Dorner bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajulik Van Dorner!
An intense looking Kajulik Van Dorner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck where you're from, fuck where you're going. It's all about where you're at.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Starling forces Doumergue back against the cage and clinches.
Starling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doumergues head. #TD#
Starling works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Doumergue manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Doumergue avoiding damage as Starling throws knees to the body.
Doumergue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Starling works on Doumergue's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Starling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starling lands a body shot.
Doumergue looks winded!#BC#
Starling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
Doumergue tries for a takedown but Starling manages to get underhooks.
Starling lands an elbow just above Doumergue 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Gaston Doumergue has been cut.
Doumergue being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starling. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Starling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doumergue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
George Starling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Doumergue.
Starling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doumergue takes an elbow to the temple.
Starling prevents the takedown attempt.
Starling lands an elbow just above Doumergue 's eye.
Doumergue has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Starling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doumergue can turn it around.
Starling lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Starling manages to break the clinch.
Doumergue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starling sprawls well. Starling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumergue gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##TD#
Starling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doumergue is trying to defend but Starling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doumergue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Starling winds up and cracks Doumergue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starling slips a nice elbow through Doumergue's hands, connecting with Doumergue's forehead.
Starling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doumergue gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Starling gets to his feet - Doumergue follows without any prompting.
Starling tries to clinch #TD2#
and Doumergue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Starling wants to stand up but Doumergue is controlling him.
Starling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starling tries to get out of the position.
Starling trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Doumergue controlling from the top position.
Doumergue stops Starling from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doumergue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doumergue tries for a takedown but Starling circles away easily
and Starling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Doumergue gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Starling to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Doumergue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starling is in close to Doumergue's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Starling stands up and waves to Doumergue to follow him. #TD2#
Doumergue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starling sprawls well initially but Doumergue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Starling has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Doumergue is on him like a limpet, forcing Starling back against the cage.
Starling definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doumergue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doumergue managing to block the knees to the body from Starling.
Starling lands an elbow inside.
Starling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Starling manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Doumergue's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Doumergue's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Starling rushes Doumergue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doumergue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starling crunches a lovely knee into Doumergue's ribcage.
Starling holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doumergue is trying to force a seperation but Starling has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starling. #BC#
Starling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Starling forces Doumergue back against the cage and clinches.
Doumergue wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling lands an elbow inside that Doumergue shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Gaston Doumergue's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Starling.
Starling lands a right hand.
Doumergue is breathing heavily.
Starling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starling.#ROC#Doumergue is rocked!#T1#
Starling lands a big knee! That's hurt Doumergue! Oh, he's all over the place! Starling lands another knee that sends Doumergue to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Starling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Doumergue pushes him off.
Doumergue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Doumergue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doumergue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andrews manages to circle out of the way.
Doumergue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Doumergue circles away.
As Andrews tries to get set, Doumergue tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrews manages to avoid the attempt.
Doumergue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doumergue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumergue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrews sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Andrews wants to clinch.#T1#
Doumergue fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Doumergue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews tries to clinch but Doumergue is having none of it.
Doumergue swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Andrews pushes Doumergue up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumergue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrews lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doumergue wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
#T2#
Good body shot from Andrews.
Andrews lands an uppercut.
Andrews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doumergue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doumergue tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Doumergue's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Doumergue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doumergue being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews. #T3#
Andrews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doumergue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mark Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Doumergue circles away.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Andrews has closed the distance and engaged Doumergue in a clinch.
#BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Andrews darts in and clinches Doumergue up against the cage.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
#T4#
Andrews lands a left hand.
Doumergue has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Doumergue is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Doumergue wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Doumergue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doumergue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Doumergue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews lands a shot to the body.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doumergue wants a takedown.
#T1#
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
Andrews is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Doumergue's takedown attempt.
Andrews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumergue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
A body shot lands from Andrews.
Andrews lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrews.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrews.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
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!
Andrews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Andrews - that landed with a thud.
Andrews lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Andrews cracks Doumergue with a nice body shot.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. Doumergue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doumergue feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Doumergue circles away.
#CL2#
Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
Andrews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews gets through Doumergue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doumergue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrews stalling in the clinch.
Andrews lands a hook that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards. #ROC2#Doumergue is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Andrews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Doumergue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumergue tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Doumergue gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Doumergue can't get the takedown.
Doumergue wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Doumergue! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Andrews is unloading with more strikes now! Doumergue drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Andrews! |
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