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Event:
FREAKSHOW 2
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming.
Durant scores with the left hand. Rhodes knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Durant throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Durant punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rhodes has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Rhodes steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant tries to work over Rhodes's front leg with a kick but Rhodes checks it. #T1#
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durant jabs at Rhodes's body.
Rhodes takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Durant pushes Rhodes away with a front kick.
Durant jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Durant scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant cracks Rhodes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durant throws a head kick but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Rhodes looks to move away, Durant throws a big counter combo but Rhodes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Rhodes misses the body punch
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Durant is out of range.
Durant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durant connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhodes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Rhodes blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant misses with a left hand
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Durant staying out of range there.
Durant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durant misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhodes, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Jeez, Tom Durant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Rhodes jabs Durant right on the nose. Durant blinks but takes it well.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CCC 90
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Durant has closed the distance and engaged Face in a clinch.
Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durant lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Durant manages to break the clinch.
Durant connects with a body shot that sends Face's belly button to the back.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Durant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face 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.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Face 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.
Durant scores with a hook to the body. Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Face has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ABC Submissions and GNP in the buildup to the fight.
Face missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face throws out a loose jab but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durant.
Durant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durant scores with a hook to the body. Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Face misses.
Durant throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A big right from Durant misses.
A quick step to the side and Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Durant.
Face cracks Durant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Face has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Durant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
A big right from Face misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durant.
Durant moves out of range as Face strikes.
Durant misses with a straight right.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face defending well as Durant loads up on a big left hand.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durant gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant slips under a jab from Face.#CL2#
Durant moves into the clinch.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
Face landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Durant manages to break the clinch.
Face has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant.
Durant lunges at Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Face's hand.
Face misses with a body shot.
Face blocks a jab.
Durant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Face.
A jab from Face finds it's way through Durant's defenses.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Durant.
Durant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Face throws a right and a left that Durant avoids nicely. #CL2#
Durant clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Face misses with some punches.
#T3#
Face scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Durant breaks the clinch.
Durant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durant.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Durant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Face connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Face steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durant. That one must have hurt.
Face is breathing heavily.
Durant scores with a shot to the body.
Face is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durant. Face shrugs it off though.
Durant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks. #CUT2#Puncher Face's cut is getting worse.
Face glances at the clock... BAM! Durant nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Face crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Face is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
A victorious Tom Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CCC 78
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kane.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Kane 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.#TD#
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durant to the ground. Kane is now in Durant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Durant has wrist control.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kane has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kane's guard.#REVB#
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!
Kane controls Durant momentarily but Durant frees himself. #T1#
Durant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durant wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #SUB#
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Durant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durant defends well.#SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durant defends well.
Durant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Durant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Durant defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durant wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Durant wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durant! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Durant.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Kane has been cut.
Durant misses with a hook.
Kane tries for a takedown but Durant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Durant checks a low kick from Kane.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Durant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Durant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Durant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
Durant lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Durant gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
A victorious Tom Durant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Durant.
Durant throws a lazy uppercut
and Francis counters with a solid body kick.
Durant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durant throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Durant is predictable there
and Francis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant misses with a straight left.
Francis slips under a jab.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant misses the body punch
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant scores with a nice right hand.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Francis has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Francis steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jayson Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Durant throws a low kick but Francis moves out of range easily.
And Francis counters with a quick kick to the body but Durant blocks it.
Durant lands a nice hook to Francis's body. Francis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durant throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Durant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Durant misses
and Francis counters with a solid body kick.
Durant looks winded!
Durant misses with a right hand
and Francis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durant's knee momentarily.
Durant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
#T2##CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Durant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durant misses with a straight left.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durant.
It appears Francis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durant connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.
Durant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francis.
Durant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis defending well as Durant loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Durant.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Francis counters with a quick kick to the body but Durant blocks it.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Francis as he checks the leg kick.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Durant looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Durant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant fails to land with a series of punches.
Durant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Francis checks it well.
Francis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Durant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Durant fails with the takedown.#T4#
Durant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Francis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durant throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durant misses with an uppercut
and Francis counters with a good, hard body kick but Durant shrugs it off.
Durant on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durant misses with a straight left.
Francis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durant. That did some damage!
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Gunplay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durant misses the body punch
and Francis counters with a straight right hand.
Durant misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant blocks a head kick by Francis.
Durant looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Francis closes the distance and pushes Durant back into the cage.
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 Jayson Francis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Durant's cut.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durant misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a straight right hand.
Francis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durant misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Francis counters with a nice right hand that sends Durant toppling to the canvas! Durant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Francis finish him?!#ROC#Durant is rocked!
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Jayson Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durant feints and then cracks Francis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis down.
Durant seems to have recovered his senses.
Durant avoids the head kick by Francis.
Durant thows a leg kick but Francis checks it
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jayson Francis!
A less than humble Jayson Francis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durant.
Durant misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durant, as that shot connected.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Durant manages to avoid it.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durant looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durant can pounce on him.
Durant misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durant.
Durant stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Durant misses.
Durant swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Durant lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Durant.
Durant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durant throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones slips under a jab.
Durant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durant.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Durant misses #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Durant toppling to the canvas! Durant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Durant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Durant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durant throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
Jones tries to move into range but Durant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durant jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durant throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Durant manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Durant.
Durant throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Durant.
Durant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #T3#
Durant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Durant swings widly with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durant moves away from the strike by Jones.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durant.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durant jabs at Jones's body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Durant misses the target.
Durant connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Durant misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Jones! |
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Event:
CCC 48 : Hernandez vs Battleby
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Durant on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Barbie lands a head kick. Durant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant checks the leg kick.
Durant scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.
Durant scores with a hook to the body. Barbie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbie throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
Durant avoids the head kick by Barbie.
Durant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbie.
Barbie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant lands a really nice looking cross but Barbie seems unphased.
Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbie.
Barbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbie scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbie feints and then cracks Durant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durant down.
A shot to the liver by Durant. Beautiful body shot.
Durant misses with a right hand
and Barbie counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant connects with a body shot that sends Barbie's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbie.#T1#
Nice shot by Durant.
Barbie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durant misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbie - the referee stops the clock and Durant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbie. Durant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbie - the referee stops the clock and Durant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbie. Durant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durant looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durant 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 Barbie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbie throws a leg kick which misses Durant's front leg but catches the back leg as Durant tries to avoid it.
Barbie staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbie.
We've been told by Barbie's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Barbie just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbie.#T2#
Barbie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbie takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Barbie's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
Barbie scores with a jab. Durant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Barbie. #CL#
Barbie clinches up against the cage.
Durant is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbie has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Durant working hard to break the clinch.
Durant lands a right hand.
Barbie keeps control of Durant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbie slowing the pace effectively.
Barbie avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Barbie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant has had enough of the clinch but Barbie keeps him there for the moment.
Barbie misses with some punches.
#T3#
Barbie lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Barbie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durant.
Barbie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Durant misses.
Barbie slips under a jab.
Barbie tried to counter with a leg kick but Durant avoided it.
Barbie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durant looks to throw the jab but Barbie is out of range.
Durant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Barbie gets a clinch.
Barbie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Barbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant throws a combination that misses
and Barbie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durant throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbie connects with the punch.
Barbie misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Barbie misses with a wild body shot.
Barbie checks a leg kick.
Durant tries a low kick but Barbie avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbie. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbie. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbie scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbie misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Durant throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbie scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbie.
Barbie sizes up Durant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biff Barbie!
Biff Barbie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durant throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cross seems to be looking for submissions.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cross passes Durant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is concentrating on defense, preventing Cross from advancing position. #SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Durant is defending well.
Durant won't allow Cross to pass to mount. #T1##ES2#
Durant has one foot on Cross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Durant, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Durant against the cage but Durant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Durant.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Durant misses with a two punch combination.
Durant lands a jab to the head.
Cross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durant can pounce on him.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross is breathing heavily.
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!
Durant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Durant. Those never looked like landing.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Durant drops Cross with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cross looks back up at him and smiles so Durant waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Durant drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cross's head, knocking him out cold! Durant is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
After winning the bout, Tom Durant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dratchev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant throws out a counter right but Dratchev avoids it with no problem.
Durant scores with a jab to the head.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dratchev circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Durant lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Dratchev just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant throws a series of punches but Dratchev avoids them all with ease.
Durant digs a good hook to Dratchev's body.
Dratchev thuds a left hand into Durant's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range and Durant settles back down.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durant!
#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Durant throws a right hand that Dratchev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dratchev also avoids with ease.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Durant looks to move away, Dratchev throws a big counter combo but Durant just gets out of the way.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a low kick but Durant avoids it.#KD#
Dratchev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Durant sprawling to the canvas. Dratchev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Durant hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev wants to pass to mount but Durant is defending the position.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dratchev is looking for submissions but instead, Durant has regained full guard.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dratchev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
Dratchev slips nicely into half guard.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Dratchev is very close to passing his half guard.
Dratchev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Durant is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dratchev looking to ground and pound but Durant is blocking nicely.
Dratchev controlling from the full mount.
Dratchev is stalling here but it's allowed Durant to get half guard.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Durant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dratchev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Dratchev goes for a takedown attempt but Durant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Durant blocks a low kick nicely.
Dratchev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Durant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant punishes Dratchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dratchev throws a chopping leg kick but Durant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dratchevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durant misses with a lunging right hand
and Dratchev counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Durant misses with a combination
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Durant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durant tests Dratchev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev cracks Durant with a good jab.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Dratchev off the cage and back into range.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Durant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dratchev.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dratchev momentarily.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev lands with a right hand. #CUT#Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Durant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dratchev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durant's efforts to push away.
Dratchev pushes Durant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant can't break the clinch.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but Dratchev won't allow it.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Dratchev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Durant can't fight it off and eventually Dratchev manages to take the fight to the floor. Durant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving. #T2#
Durant seems keen to control Dratchev's posture.
Dratchev pushing down on Durant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dratchev trying to control from half guard but Durant is working away. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dratchev trying to advance position but Durant counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Durant has his hands on Dratchev's head, controlling the position.
Durant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dratchev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but Durant defending well.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well. #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.
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dratchev is keen to just control but Durant is a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durant is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durant avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dratchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durant misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Durant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dratchev counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Durant falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes.
Zayne misses with a straight left.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Zayne's head but Zayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Zayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zayne has him pressed against the cage.
Zayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Zayne misses.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Durant scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Alostor Zayne has been cut.
Durant throws a wild body kick that Zayne sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant blocks the body kick.
Zayne throws a push kick but Durant slaps the foot to one side.
Durant blocks a head kick by Zayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant lands with a nice body punch.
Zayne moves out of range of the body kick from Durant.
Zayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zayne's hands.
Durant thuds a left hand into Zayne's body.
Durant throws a low kick but Zayne avoids it.
Zayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durant.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Zayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant throws a series of punches but Zayne moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant scores with a nice strike.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Zayne is just out of range.
Zayne tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A slow jab from Zayne misses its intended target.
Durant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zayne scores with a head kick. Durant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Zayne pushes him off.
Zayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant lands with an overhand left.
Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Zayne's head back.
Durant looks to land a combination but Zayne avoids it well.
Zayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zayne checks it well.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zayne throws out the jab.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Zayne.
Durant connects with a solid leg kick.
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Zayne walks into a stiff left hand from Durant.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Zayne counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Zayne.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Zayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zayne can pounce on him.
Zayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zayne scrambles back to his feet.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant lands a jab.#CL#
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durant is trying to force a seperation but Zayne has the dominant position.
Durant blocks a body shot from Zayne.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zayne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Durant tries to break free but Zayne pushes him back against the cage.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Zayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne throws a wild body kick that Durant sees coming a mile off.
Zayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Zayne off the cage and back into range.
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant avoids the head kick by Zayne.
Zayne misses the jab.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant throws a one two combo.
Durant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick lands for Zayne.
Durant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zayne at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zayne misses with a right hand
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Zayne misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Durant lands a left and a right that send Zayne crashing to the mat, dazed. Durant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Durant drops Zayne with a huge uppercut! Zayne drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durant is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Magee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Magee misses with a straight left.
Durant scores with a punch to the head.
Magee tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durant.
Durant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durant misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Magee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magee dives in for a single leg takedown but Durant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Durant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant clobbers Magee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magee's sensitive parts.
Magee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durant. That's going to slow Magee down.
Magee tries to work over Durant's front leg with a kick but Durant checks it.
Magee slips a jab from Durant.
Magee unleashes a big counter combination but Durant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magee loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch.
Magee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Magee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magee throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
Durant cracks Magee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Durant.#KD#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Magee crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Magee back to his feet!#ROC#Magee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durant counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Booger Magee spoke after the fight, saying 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leighton.
Leighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#KD#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Leighton crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Leighton back to his feet!
Leighton is aggressively charging in as Durant backs up avoiding any damage. Durant tosses out a jab and Leighton runs right into it face first! Leighton is out cold! Durant dropped down on all fours and is barking in Leighton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
St Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Nice elbow from St Stone. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
St Stone keeps control of Durant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
St Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Durant breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from St Stone.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Durant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away.
#CL#
Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Durant tries to break free but St Stone pushes him back against the cage.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but St Stone won't allow it.
#T1#
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Durant in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durant blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone. #CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
St Stone has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Durant blocks it.
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone stalling the fight.
Durant wants to break free but St Stone has control.
St Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Durant won't want to take too many of those.
Durant is breathing heavily.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Tom Durant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
After the fight, Marcus St Stone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Durant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Durant.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durant.
Durant throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durant!
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!
Durant is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hernandez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Durant throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Durant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durant darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez . Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Durant.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durant.
Durant lands a body shot.
Durant thuds a left hand into Hernandez 's body.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Durant lands a glancing blow to the side of Hernandez 's head.
Durant tests Hernandez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Durant misses #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Durant didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Durant.#T2#
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Durant's brow.
Durant is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Durant blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jab from Durant.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Durant has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Durant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hernandez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Durant connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez .
Durant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernandez takes one to the side of the head.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durant.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Durant persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Durant as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Durant finds it's target.
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durant gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Hernandez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Durant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Durant as Hernandez shoots in.
Durant cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Durant shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Durant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Durant is looking to reverse the position.
Hernandez controlling from side mount.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Durant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Hernandez decides to stand back up. Hernandez steps back and let's Durant get back to his feet.
Tyson Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Durant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Durant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tom Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Durant.
Durant lands an overhand right.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Durant moves out of range.
Durant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Durant there.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
Durant scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Durant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durant connects with a crisp jab.
Durant scores with a nice head shot.
Durant connects with a nice looking jab.
Durant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez 's head back.
Durant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durant lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez 's hand.
A jab lands there for Durant.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durant can pounce on him.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Durant, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Hernandez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Durant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Durant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durant misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durant defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Durant semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the cage.
Durant scores with a decent looking hook.
Durant wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durant lands with a nice body punch.
Durant punishes Hernandez 's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Durant.
Durant scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant cracks Hernandez with a good jab.#T1#
Durant throws a series of strikes that have Hernandez backpedaling.
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Durant lands with a nice body punch.
Durant cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durant lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Durant.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant jabs at Hernandez 's body.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Durant.
Durant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Durant darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Durant gets a double leg takedown into Hernandez 's guard.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durant is one step ahead there.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez is controlling Durant's posture.
Hernandez wants to hit a sweep here but Durant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hernandez there! #T3#
Durant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Durant tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durant content just to control the position here.
Durant manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hernandez to take his back!
Hernandez staying busy and making it hard for Durant to control.
Tyson Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Durant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durant doesn't have the hooks in and Hernandez manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Durant!
A relieved looking Tom Durant 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Zapata keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Durant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata takes one on the button.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant connects with the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zapata!
Durant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt.
Durant stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Durant lands an overhand right.#T1#
Zapata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durant circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Durant.
Durant lands with a right hand.
Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant jabs Zapata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Durant there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Zapata with an uppercut!
Jab by Durant.
Durant thuds his right hand into Zapata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durant scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zapata's sensitive parts.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt.
Tom Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durant.
Durant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Durant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zapata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zapata looks winded!
Durant staying calm.#T3#
Durant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Durant stands up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Durant scores with a four punch combination!
Zapata fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant lands with a straight right. Zapata didn't see that one coming.
Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant 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#
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zapata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zapata shoots for a double leg takedown but Durant sprawls well. He's pushed Zapata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durant cracks Zapata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durant, as that shot connected.
Tom Durant is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zapata momentarily.
#ROC#Zapata is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant cracks Zapata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him?
Zapata is breathing heavily.#KD#
Durant sends Zapata crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Durant is motioning to the referee to let Zapata up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tom Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zapata! Durant dives in looking to finish! Zapata is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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