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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wan misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Horn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wan!
Wan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Horn jumps guard.
#SU2#
Wan stands up from Horn's guard - Wan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wan takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Horn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wan feints a counter leg kick.
Wan misses with a straight right. #TD#
Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horn.
Wan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan misses with a low kick as Horn jumps back.
Horn tries for a takedown but Wan circles away easily
and Wan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wan swinging wildly here.
Horn slips a straight right by Wan.#TD#
Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Horn wants to control from the top but Wan keeps moving. #ES2#
Wan pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Wan as Horn shoots in.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Wan throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn slips a jab from Wan.
Horn blocks a low kick nicely.
Horn scores with a shot to the body.
Wan jabs at Horn's body.
Horn lands with a slapping head kick.
Horn lands a lovely overhand right.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Horn! Wan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Horn! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Horn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Horn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is trying to control but can't.
Horn is looking to improve his position.
Man is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Man tries to pass to full mount but Horn defends it.
Horn is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Man controlling from the full mount.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Horn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Man controlling the pace for now.
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.
Horn wants to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Horn hang on?
Man content just to control the position here.
Horn working to try and regain half guard.
Horn tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Horn is working to get back to half guard.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Man 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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Horn working to try and regain half guard.
Horn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Man content just to control the position here.
Horn is trying to escape the mount.
Man controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horn is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man dominated that 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.#R2#
Man tries to clinch up
and Horn counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Horn to acknowledge the strikes.
Man misses with a hook.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man wants to clinch.
Horn slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn fails with the takedown.
Horn throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horn.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
A lull in the action here as Man stalls from top position.#T1#
Horn is looking to reverse the position.
We've been informed that Man has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Horn!
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Horn is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horn is working hard here to advance position.
Man lands a heavy elbow.
Man putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Man has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Horn's face.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Man is continuing to stall.
Man prevents Horn from getting the reversal.
Man controlling the pace for now.
The adventures of Man the control monster continue. Boring.
Horn is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Man controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horn wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Man.
Yip Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Horn pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Horn has Man pushed against the cage.
Man can't get the takedown.
Horn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man stops a takedown attempt from Horn.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horn keeps the fight on the outside.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn tries to clinch up
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Horn counters with a one-two to the body.
Alden Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yip Man.#TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Man is thwarting Horn's attempts to control the position.
Man not doing much here.
Man wants to pass to mount but Horn is defending the position.
Horn wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man is taking a breather. Horn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Horn's head.
Man winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
More stalling from Man.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yip Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Horn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man holds on to Horn's head and controls the position momentarily.
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Man controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Man maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Horn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Man has cracked it and Horn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yip Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Horn clinches up with Stein and pushes him back against the cage.
Stein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horn smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Stein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Horn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stein still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stein has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stein is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Horn's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stein remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Stein cracks Horn with a big elbow.
Stein lands some shots froms side control.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
Horn is trying to control Stein's posture but Stein avoids it.
Horn is looking for a sweep.
Stein scores with punches from side control.
Stein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Horn is rocked!#SUB2#
Stein is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Horn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stein gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Horn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stein lets go of the hold and Horn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spencer Stein!
In his post fight interview, Spencer Stein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alden Horn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dante Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mercado looking for a takedown. #TD#
Horn decides to pull guard.
Horn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercado controls the pace.
Horn is trying to keep Mercado in close.
Mercado controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Horn is trying to control the position here. Mercado has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Horn tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Mercado jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dante Mercado! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunktuous was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Bunktuous thuds his right hand into Horn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunktuous napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Horn working the ground and pound but Bunktuous is defending the strikes.
What's Bunktuous going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bunktuous regains half guard.
Bunktuous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunktuous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bunktuous moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunktuous taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Bunktuous'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.
Horn wants to control but Bunktuous postures up.
Bunktuous works to advance to full mount. Horn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU#
Bunktuous stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunktuous sizes up Horn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunktuous sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunktuous appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horn.
Bunktuous's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horn under the eye.
Horn is looking to clinch.
Horn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunktuous's waist but Bunktuous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horn off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horn.
Rammy Bunktuous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Horn.
Bunktuous misses with a series of wild punches.
Horn tries to counter with a clinch but Bunktuous shakes him off and moves away.
Horn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunktuous throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Bunktuous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Horn tries to keep at a distance but Bunktuous has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Horn jumps guard but Bunktuous stands there with Horn around his waist. Horn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunktuous prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunktuous lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunktuous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Bunktuous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunktuous can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Horn prevents a body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
Bunktuous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Bunktuous lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bunktuous scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Horn is rocked!
Bunktuous digs a right hand underneath Horn's ribcage. Horn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunktuous lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Bunktuous stalling the fight.
Bunktuous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunktuous lands with a right to the head.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunktuous finish him?
Bunktuous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunktuous misses with the head strike.
Bunktuous misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunktuous.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horn.
Bunktuous misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunktuous.
Bunktuous misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunktuous throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunktuous.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn seems to have recovered his senses.
Horn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch.
Bunktuous listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bunktuous throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Horn counters by clinching up.
Bunktuous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunktuous tries to throw a body punch but Horn avoids it by throwing Bunktuous back against the cage.
Horn prevents a body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Horn is trying to trip Bunktuous. He has hold of a leg but Bunktuous is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Horn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunktuous pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammy Bunktuous dominated that round.
That's time! Bunktuous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bunktuous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horn's head.#CL#
Bunktuous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunktuous gets through Horn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunktuous misses with some punches.
Bunktuous is struggling to control the position.
Horn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunktuous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunktuous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rammy Bunktuous has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunktuous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn tries to pull guard but Bunktuous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rammy Bunktuous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Horn.
Bunktuous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunktuous avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunktuous uses from the top position. #T1##SU#
Bunktuous stands up and waves to Horn to follow him.
Horn staying out of range there.
Horn tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunktuous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunktuous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bunktuous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Horn.
Horn tries to clinch but Bunktuous moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Bunktuous.
Horn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunktuous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunktuous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it.
Bunktuous swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alden Horn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bunktuous clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunktuous as Horn tries to tie him up.
Horn tries to break free but Bunktuous pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch.
Bunktuous with a nice cross.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Bunktuous shows good takedown defense.
Bunktuous is looking to counter punch.
Bunktuous checks a low kick from Horn.
Horn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunktuous to score with a decent uppercut.
Horn shoots in and drives through. Bunktuous sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunktuous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bunktuous misses its intended target.
Bunktuous misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Bunktuous swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
#TD2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunktuous napping and manages to drive through into side control!
What's Bunktuous going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Bunktuous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunktuous keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunktuous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horn trying to control but Bunktuous is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunktuous has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bunktuous keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Bunktuous has Horn pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunktuous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around?
Bunktuous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammy Bunktuous dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunktuous looks to land a combination. Horn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horn shoots in and drives through. Bunktuous sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bunktuous tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Bunktuous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunktuous lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunktuous tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Horn.
A little feinted left hand from Bunktuous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Bunktuous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice defenses there by Horn.
Bunktuous looks to throw the jab but Horn is out of range.
Bunktuous misses with a straight right.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Bunktuous.#TD2#
Horn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bunktuous's half guard.
Bunktuous gets back to full guard.
Alden Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunktuous is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunktuous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horn's guard. #REVR##T2#
Bunktuous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horn's guard.
Bunktuous keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bunktuous seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bunktuous trying to control the pace.
Horn trying to control from the bottom.
Horn wants to get back to full guard.
Bunktuous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Horn!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunktuous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Bunktuous is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
Bunktuous scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horn 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 Bunktuous has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bunktuous and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bunktuous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bunktuous clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous presses Horn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bunktuous lands a left hand.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bunktuous is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Bunktuous struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Bunktuous lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunktuous creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Horn's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Horn drops to his knees and Bunktuous pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammy Bunktuous!
Rammy Bunktuous bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Pearce throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Horn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Pearce.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pearce manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pearce fails to pull guard.
Pearce has had enough of the clinch but Horn keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearce wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Pearce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Horn closes the distance and pushes Pearce back into the cage.#TD#
Pearce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Horn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pearce to the mat. Pearce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearce has his hands on Horn's head, controlling the position.
Horn looking to pass the guard.
Horn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearce on the ground.#T1##SU#
Pearce is working an open guard so Horn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Pearce is rocked!
Horn jabs at Pearce's body.
Pearce is still on wobbly legs! Can Horn finish him?#TD#
Horn closes the distance looking for a takedown. Pearce stuffs it but Horn still has hold of him. Horn picks Pearce up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Horn slams Pearce to the floor and that's really hurt Pearce - he doesn't know where he is! Horn throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Horn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
Klasson fails to land the takedown.
Klasson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klasson shoots for a takedown but Horn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Klasson clinches up against the cage.
Horn throws an elbow that misses.
Klasson tries to score a body lock takedown but Horn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alden Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Klasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson trying to land knees to the body.
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Klasson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Klasson has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Klasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klasson tries for a takedown but Horn manages to get underhooks.
Horn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klasson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klasson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horn tries to break free but Klasson pushes him back against the cage.
Horn tries to pull guard but Klasson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Klasson has picked Horn up - he's going for a ride! Klasson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Klasson moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that! #T2#
Klasson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Horn's face.
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.
Klasson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Klasson content just to control the position here.
Horn wants to control but Klasson is having none of it.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Klasson controlling the pace for now.
Klasson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Klasson controlling the position easily from mount.
Horn is just holding on here. Klasson manages to take his back.
Klasson keeps control of the position easily here as Horn tries to buck him off.
Klasson not allowing Horn to control his hands.
Klasson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Klasson has his arm under Horn's chin here. Game over son! Klasson squeezes tightly and Horn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Klasson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Horn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Horn trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Horn wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Horn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horn. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Horn thows an elbow strike that misses. James gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Horn doesn't seem too bothered but James quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Horn is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Horn really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Horn! #SU2#
Figueroa stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Figueroa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Figueroa moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figueroa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
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!
Horn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Figueroa walks away with a smile on his face. Horn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueroa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Figueroa dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Figueroa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horn backs up against the cage.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Figueroa. No joy for Horn on that attempt.
Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
Horn checks the leg kick.
Figueroa's corner calls for a 1-2. Figueroa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figueroa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Horn is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Figueroa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Horn. Horn tries to recover but Figueroa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Horn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Kitano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn moves out of range as Kitano strikes.#TD#
Horn gets a takedown into half guard.
Horn stops Kitano from getting back to his feet.
Kitano is not content to let Horn control the position.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano wants to stand back up but Horn manages to pass into side control.
Kitano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Horn tries for a kimura but Kitano is defending well. #T1#
Kitano pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Horn decides to stand back up. Horn steps back and let's Kitano get back to his feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horn darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitano but Kitano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitano unleashes a big counter combination but Horn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horn fails to land the takedown.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Horn dives in and grabs Kitano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitano pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn fails with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a straight right hand.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Horn to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
Naoki Kitano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Horn closes the distance and pushes Keung back into the cage.
Keung can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Keung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Keung has the dominant position.#TD2#
Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keung uses from the top position.
Horn has his hands on Keung's head, controlling the position.
Horn wants to sweep here but Keung controlling him for the moment.
Keung stands and throws Horn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Horn seems a little lost for a moment, as Keung dominates the positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is trying to get back to half guard.
Keung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keung trying to control the position but Horn is working away.
Horn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keung's best efforts.
Keung is pressing down on Horn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horn is holding on for now. #T1#
Horn tries to get to full guard but Keung has control of the leg.
Horn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Keung has gone for a leg lock! Horn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keung's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Keung's legs - danger averted.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Horn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keung is keeping the position for now.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn landing with the ground and pound.
Horn trying to control but Keung is working from the bottom.
Horn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horn distracts Keung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn postures up in Keung's guard and throws a big left but Keung blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Keung pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage.
Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horn dives into side control.
Keung is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Keung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Horn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keung trying to remain calm as Horn controls from the top position.
Horn working away.
Horn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Horn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Horn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Horn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keung is trying to escape and Horn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keung is forced to tap! Nice work there by Horn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alden Horn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horn. #TD2#
Bush gets caught napping as Horn dives in and scores a takedown. Bush manages to retain guard.
Bush has control of Horn's left arm, preventing Horn from doing any damage.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Horn is still trying to improve position.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horn working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
#T1#
Bush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Horn.
Bush stalling.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horn is trying to maintain the position but Bush is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horn is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush content just to control the position here.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush prevents Horn from getting the reversal.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Horn gets back to half guard.
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Horn!
Bush controlling his opponent.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has control of Horn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horn is looking to improve his position but Bush isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horn tries to improve his position but instead Bush has taken his back!
Bush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Horn to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Horn rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush tries to circle away but Horn has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Horn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bush regains guard immediately.
Bush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bush is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture.
Kyle Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Bush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bush lands a few punches from side control.
Bush wants to stand but Horn has his arm trapped.
Bush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bush stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##TD#
Bush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horn wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Bush moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Bush controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bush quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bush but it's paid off an Horn is forced to tap! Nice work by Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush! |
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