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Event:
KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Vermicelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermicelli .
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli lands a jab to the nose.
Vermicelli connects with a high kick.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Vermicelli , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver feints and then cracks Vermicelli 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermicelli down.
Good work by Vermicelli as he checks the leg kick.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.
Vermicelli punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermicelli is out of range.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermicelli - that will leave a mark!
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermicelli scores with a leg kick.
Vermicelli motions for Weaver to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Weaver.
Weaver looks winded!
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Weaver lands with a nice combination. Vermicelli backs away looking to recover.
Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli scores with a jab.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weaver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weaver there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Vermicelli finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
Vermicelli connects with a body shot that sends Weaver's belly button to the back.
Vermicelli jabs Weaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.#T3#
Vermicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weaver thows a leg kick but Vermicelli checks it
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermicelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermicelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermicelli . That's going to slow Weaver down.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Nice body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a single shot there.
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Weaver tries a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermicelli .
Good shot there by Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermicelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Vermicelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Vermicelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vermicelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weaver!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weaver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Damien Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vermicelli . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermicelli .
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
It looks like Vermicelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vermicelli looks to land a combination. Weaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli lands a slapping body shot.
Vermicelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.#T2#
Vermicelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermicelli .#T3#
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Vermicelli scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Weaver misses.
Vermicelli throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Vermicelli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Vermicelli cracks Weaver with a good jab.
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the body.
Weaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver 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.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Vermicelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver tries to bum rush Vermicelli with a series of wild strikes but Vermicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermicelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vermicelli .
Decent striking displayed by Vermicelli there.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Vermicelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vermicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.
Weaver swinging wildly here.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
Weaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weaver scrambles back to his feet.
Vermicelli connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermicelli thuds his shin into the meat of Weaver's side.#T1#
Vermicelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermicelli scores with a nice body kick.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
A cross from Vermicelli lands.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermicelli , as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Vermicelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Weaver throws a wild body kick that Vermicelli sees coming a mile off.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vermicelli does it's job there.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.#T3#
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a low kick, right behind Weaver 's knee.
Vermicelli lands with an overhand left.
Vermicelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weaver scores with a one two! Vermicelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vermicelli .
Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weaver walks into a left hand.
Weaver scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a solid body kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
#T4#
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Vermicelli thuds his right hand into Weaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with a nice cross.
Vermicelli thows a body kick. Weaver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weaver.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Vermicelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermicelli 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Vermicelli !
During a confident post fight interview, John Vermicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Diddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weaver was covering up waiting for the punch and Diddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diddy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Weaver keeping full guard, as Diddy tries to pass.
Diddy advances to half guard.
Diddy prevents Weaver from standing back up.
Diddy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Diddy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diddy trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it.
Diddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Diddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Weaver is defending the position. #T2#
Diddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Weaver is defending the position.
Diddy winds up and cracks Weaver with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Diddy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Diddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weaver defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Diddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddy.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Weaver is defending well.
Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diddy moves nicely into side control.
Diddy trying to control the action but Weaver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diddy has hold of Weaver's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Weaver tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diddy cranks the arm and Weaver screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Weaver, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Diddy!
An out of breath Joe Diddy 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:
KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Hanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Hanson lands a left and a right that send Weaver crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Weaver is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damien Weaver has been cut.
Weaver looks winded!
Hanson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Weaver tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Hanson!
Keith Hanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KIFC 24
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver throws a series of strikes that have Danny backpedaling.
#CL#
Danny rushes Weaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Danny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Danny manages to end up in side control.
Weaver is pushing Danny's head away, looking to escape. Danny manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danny working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Danny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Danny cracks Weaver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Weaver is trying to buck Danny off.#SUB#
Danny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danny scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Weaver is trying to get back to his feet.
Danny lands a nice forearm strike.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Danny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weaver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Danny has an Americana. Weaver didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Danny is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Danny hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iso Danny!
Our winner, Iso Danny, 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:
KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Dude throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dude is in Weaver's guard.
Dude scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dude loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dude stands up over Weaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dude is in close to Weaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dude stands up over Weaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude stops Weaver from standing up.
Dude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dude is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Dude stands and throws Weaver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dude has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dude cracks Weaver with a big elbow. #T1#
Dude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Weaver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dude controlling the position.
Dude cracks Weaver with a big right hand but Weaver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weaver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Weaver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dude scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dude lands a few punches from side control.
Weaver taking a bit of punishment here - Dude scoring with strikes.
Dude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weaver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Dude lands a nice forearm strike.
Dude advances to mount.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Dude lands a big shot to the head and Weaver winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Small Dude! |
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Event:
KIFC 6
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Odonnel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weaver's half guard.
Odonnel thows a huge punch but Weaver dodges it nicely.
Weaver tries to kick Odonnel off but Odonnel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Odonnel controlling the action here.
Weaver is trying to stand back up but Odonnel is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odonnel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weaver defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odonnel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weaver tries to kick Odonnel off but Odonnel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Weaver scores with a head kick. Odonnel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Odonnel scores with a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Odonnel tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard.
Odonnel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weaver is wriggling around but Odonnel manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Odonnel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Odonnel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odonnel . #SUB2#
Odonnel wants to work for an arm triangle but Weaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Odonnel is pressing down on Weaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weaver is holding on for now. #T3#
Odonnel passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odonnel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Weaver will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Weaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Odonnel is controlling him well.
Odonnel controlling the position.
Weaver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver trying to remain calm as Odonnel controls from the top position.
Weaver is trying to buck Odonnel off.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weaver misses with a two punch combination.
Weaver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Odonnel . That did some damage!#TD2#
Odonnel shoots in and gets a takedown into Weaver's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver wants to get back to his feet but Odonnel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Odonnel looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Odonnel dominated that round.
That's time! Weaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weaver keeping full guard, as Odonnel tries to pass.
Odonnel prevents Weaver from getting back to his feet.
Odonnel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odonnel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weaver wants to stand but Odonnel is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnel 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.
Weaver wants to stand and escape but Odonnel is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Odonnel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Odonnel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Odonnel wants to pass to mount but Weaver is defending the position.
Odonnel passes to full mount!
Weaver wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Odonnel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weaver's face.
Odonnel controlling the position easily from mount.
Odonnel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weaver has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T3##SUB2#
Weaver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Odonnel controls the action.
Let's hope that Odonnel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Odonnel .
Weaver wants to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at PhoQus Island Training inform us that Odonnel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Odonnel has got one arm under Weaver's chin. This could be trouble... Weaver trying to control the other hand but Odonnel gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Weaver has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Odonnel !
A very excited looking Dan Odonnel 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. |
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Event:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Weaver.
Weaver rushes The Outkast with punches - The Outkast moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, The Outkast goes down! Weaver follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Weaver! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver looks to land a body kick but Clifton moved away.
Clifton scores with a shot to the body.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
As Weaver tries to get set, Clifton tries to push him back and clinch up but Weaver manages to avoid the attempt.
Clifton tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver tries to land a front kick but Clifton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clifton dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clifton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clifton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weaver misses with a body kick.#CL#
Clifton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clifton stalling in the clinch.
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clifton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weaver.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clifton.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Clifton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clifton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Clifton'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 right hook to the body lands for Clifton.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weaver looks winded!
Clifton is struggling to control the position.
Clifton lands a knee to the head.
Clifton landing knees to the body.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
Clifton connects with a knee to the head.
Clifton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Clifton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clifton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clifton slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Clifton - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton lands a nice knee to the body.
Clifton pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton lands a hook that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton lands a body shot.
Clifton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clifton lands a nice shot to the body.
Clifton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clifton lands a knee to the body.
Clifton lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Clifton is stalling here.
Clifton scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Clifton.
Clifton leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clifton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver is trying to break the clinch but Clifton has him pressed against the cage.
Clifton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clifton lands a right hand.
Clifton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weaver up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
That's time! Clifton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Clifton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Clifton has the dominant position.
Clifton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tony Clifton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weaver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clifton has him pressed against the cage.
Clifton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weaver up against the cage.
Clifton slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clifton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Clifton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weaver being controlled against the cage.
Clifton seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.
Clifton avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Clifton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Weaver misses.
Clifton moves out of range of the body kick.
Clifton lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Clifton pushes Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Clifton.
Clifton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow.
Clifton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weaver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weaver is breathing heavily.#T2#
Clifton lands a left hand.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Weaver controls his hands.
Clifton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clifton scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weaver's efforts to push away.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike.
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clifton lands an uppercut.
Weaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Clifton lands with a right to the head.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
Clifton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clifton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Clifton.
A right handed body shot lands from Clifton.
Clifton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clifton lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Clifton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clifton lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton lands a left hand.
Clifton lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clifton.
Clifton lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Clifton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clifton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Clifton moves into the clinch successfully.
Weaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clifton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clifton.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clifton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weaver or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Clifton.
#T1#
Weaver tries to break the clinch but Clifton is controlling the position.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clifton effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.#CL#
Clifton forces Weaver back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
Clifton scores with a shot to the side of Weaver's head.
A knee to the head by Clifton.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Clifton scores with a shot to the side of Weaver's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the 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!
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clifton scores a nice knee to the body.
Clifton lands with a light punch inside.
Clifton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton stalling against the cage.
Clifton'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.
Clifton scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Clifton.
Clifton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Clifton has Weaver pressed against the cage.
Clifton with a knee to the head.
Clifton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Clifton is working Weaver over against the cage.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton'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.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
Tony Clifton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clifton leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
Clifton digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Clifton slowing the pace effectively.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Clifton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clifton 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Clifton!
Our winner, Tony Clifton, 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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