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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Sawyer swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentino misses.
Valentino lands with a hook. Sawyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentino scores with a jab to the head.
Sawyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Sawyer.
Valentino takes one to the side of the head.
Valentino connects with a right hand. Sawyer shakes it off.#CL2#
Valentino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentino taking a breather.
Sawyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Sawyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentino lands a nice uppercut.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentino stalling.
#T1#
Valentino lands a right hand.
Valentino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sawyer tries to circle away but Valentino has him pinned against the cage.
Sawyer tries to break free but Valentino pushes him back against the cage.
Valentino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sawyer backwards.
Valentino scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Valentino.
Sawyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentino keeps control of Sawyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sawyer has had enough of the clinch but Valentino keeps him there for the moment.
Sawyer is trying to break free.
Valentino prevents Sawyer from breaking the clinch.
Sawyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Sawyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentino lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sawyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sawyer wants to break free but Valentino has control.
Sawyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sawyer backwards. #BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mateo Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sawyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Valentino.
Sawyer cracks Valentino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentino avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Sawyer walks into a jab.
Sawyer throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sawyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Valentino slips a straight right by Sawyer.
Valentino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sawyer lunges at Valentino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentino's hand.
Sawyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sawyer throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it.
Valentino thuds a left hand into Sawyer's body.
Sawyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sawyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentino.
Sawyer looks to land a right hand but Valentino moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentino! But no joy.
Valentino scores with a jab.
Sawyer throws a push kick but Valentino slaps the foot to one side.
Sawyer slips a jab from Valentino.
Valentino slips a jab and a cross from Sawyer.
Valentino throws out a counter right but Sawyer avoids it with no problem.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sawyer is looking to clinch.
Sawyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Sawyer is rocked!
Valentino throws an overhand right that drops Sawyer like a sack of potatoes! Valentino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Valentino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentino cracks Legend with a good jab.
Valentino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Legend counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valentino won't be happy with that.
Legend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Legend tries for a kimura but Valentino is defending well.
Legend moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Valentino wants to control but Legend postures up.
Valentino seems a little lost for a moment, as Legend dominates the positioning.
Valentino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Legend passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentino!
Legend sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino is looking to get to half guard.
Valentino tries to hold on but Legend postures up.#T1##SUB#
Legend has hold of Valentino's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Valentino manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Legend has control of Valentino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Legend takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Legend tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valentino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legend controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Legend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Legend working for a submission but Valentino is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Valentino is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Legend has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Valentino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Legend! |
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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentino misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Valentino moves out of range.
Valentino misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends Valentino toppling to the canvas! Valentino scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!#ROC#Valentino is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds fakes the body blow, causing Valentino to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Valentino goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Reynolds! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentino throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentino's guard.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Valentino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez stands up over Valentino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Valentino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez cracks Valentino with a solid left hand.
Sanchez is in close to Valentino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Valentino is rocked!
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Valentino is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valentino's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Paul Sanchez 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:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Rinderknecht's shoulder, as Rinderknecht tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentino. That snapped Rinderknecht's head back.
Valentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinderknecht manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rinderknecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch but Rinderknecht keeps him there for the moment.
Valentino working aggressively here.
#BC#
Rinderknecht breaks from the clinch.
Valentino lands a slapping body shot.
Valentino throws a hook but Rinderknecht blocks it.
Rinderknecht attempts a counter takedown but Valentino avoids it well and moves away.
Valentino slips a jab from Rinderknecht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rinderknecht dives in and scores a takedown into Valentino's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rinderknecht controls the pace.
Valentino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rinderknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rinderknecht pushes down on Valentino's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Valentino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rinderknecht is taking a breather. Valentino 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.
Valentino wants to control but Rinderknecht is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rinderknecht is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentino defends it well.
Valentino wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valentino actively working from the bottom here.
Rinderknecht not doing much here.
#T2#
Rinderknecht is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valentino!
Rinderknecht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentino wants to control but Rinderknecht is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentino tries to improve his position but instead Rinderknecht has taken his back!
Rinderknecht biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Rinderknecht sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Valentino taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Rinderknecht! |
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Event:
HFA 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentino misses with a left hand
and Valentino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mickey Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino takes a swing at O War's ribcage but misses.
O War scores with a jab.
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentino there as he acknowledges the shot.
O War steps in with a hook that catches Valentino right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! O War follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Valentino looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man O War!
A relieved looking Man O War 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:
HFA 205 FINAL
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Smack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Smack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentino with a hook.#ROC2#Smack is rocked!
A combination from Smack does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Valentino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Smack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentino misses with a wild combination.
Smack seems to have got his legs back now.
Smack swings widly with a right hand
and Valentino counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smack! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Valentino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Valentino! |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Valentino gets a clinch.
Valentino stalling.
Valentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valentino for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Valentino is struggling to control the position.
Valentino is stalling here.
Valentino has a couple of punches blocked by Owen.
Valentino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owen's efforts to push away.
Valentino misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Owen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentino.
Valentino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentino gets through Owen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Valentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owen tries a low kick but Valentino avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Valentino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owen.
Valentino scores with a decent looking hook.
Owen throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Valentino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owen moves out of range as Valentino strikes.
A left and a right from Owen both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino throws a lazy uppercut
and Owen counters with a series of strikes. Valentino will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen tries to move into range but Valentino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Owen avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino misses the shot to the body.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentino blocks a leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino struggles to land a body shot inside as Owen controls his hands.
Valentino tries a body shot but Owen blocks it.
Valentino stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Owen is trying to force a seperation but Valentino has the dominant position.
Valentino misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentino can't find room to land a body shot as Owen controls the action.
Come on Valentino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Valentino throws a punch but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Owen blocking some punches.
#T4#
Owen blocks a body shot from Valentino.
Owen tries to circle away but Valentino has him pinned against the cage.
Valentino is pushing Owen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Owen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino misses with a body punch.
Valentino keeps control of Owen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owen.
Valentino has Owen pressed against the cage, preventing Owen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Valentino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentino walks into a stiff left hand from Owen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Valentino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Owen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Owen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentino.
Owen throws out a leg kick but Valentino moves out of range and Owen only half commits.
Valentino throws a jab when Owen was well out of range.
A left and a right from Owen both land. Nice combination.
Valentino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentino checks a low kick from Owen.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentino misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owen moves away from the strike by Valentino.
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Valentino throws a hook but Owen blocks it.
Owen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owen.
Valentino swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Owen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino misses the jab.
Owen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Valentino counter with a right hand.
Owen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valentino back to the cage. Owen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Owen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owen misses with a wild combination.
Valentino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owen in his tracks.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Owen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Valentino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Valentino looks to land a left hand but Owen moved out of range nicely.
Owen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Owen wants to land a leg kick but Valentino is out of range.
Valentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owen is breathing heavily.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Owen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
Valentino connects with the punch.
Max Owen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen misses with a few strikes there.
Owen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owen is looking for the big counter here.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Max Owen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Valentino throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease.
Valentino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentino throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Owen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Valentino throws a series of punches but Owen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Owen.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well.
Max Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen slips a straight right by Valentino.
Owen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Owen misses.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Owen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Valentino misses with a hook
and Owen counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Valentino scores with a jab.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Valentino looks to land a right hand but Owen moved out of range.
Owen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentino.
Owen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owen is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Valentino does no damage.
Valentino swings for the body but Owen moves out of range.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen takes one to the chin there.
Valentino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentino throws a looping overhand right but Owen ducks down to avoid it.
Owen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentino moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentino misses with an uppercut. Owen saw that one coming.
Owen unleashes a big counter combination but Valentino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Owen misses with a combination
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Valentino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Valentino throws a body shot but no joy.
Owen throws out a counter right but Valentino avoids it with no problem.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino is looking to counter punch.
Valentino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentino throws out a loose jab but Owen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentino checks a low kick from Owen.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Valentino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owen.
As Valentino backs off Owen throws a huge counter combo but Valentino manages to avoid it all.
Owen fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Owen does no damage.
Owen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentino manages to avoid it.
Valentino throws a shot from downtown. Owen moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Owen.
Valentino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owen.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owen throws out a counter right but Valentino avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owen was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Owen slips a jab from Valentino.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing.
Valentino dips to his left and cracks Owen with an uppercut!
Valentino takes one on the button.
Owen misses with a double jab.
Owen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Owen.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Valentino finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Valentino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owen.
Owen slips a jab from Valentino.
Valentino throws a lazy uppercut
and Owen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Owen throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentino misses with a straight right.
Owen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentino eats them both and turns towards Owen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentino on the side of the head.
Owen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentino throws out the jab.
Owen staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Owen.
Valentino scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Owen. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owen moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentino doesn't manage to clinch there - Owen circles away.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand
and Owen counters with a left and a right that stings Valentino.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Owen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentino.
Owen staying out of range there.
Owen ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Owen.
Valentino looks to throw the jab but Owen is out of range.
Owen slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Valentino.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valentino misses with a body shot.
Owen defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Owen gets tackled into the cage by Valentino. Valentino maintains the clinch.
Owen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owen's elbow.
Valentino jumps guard but Owen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Owen is trying to break the clinch but Valentino is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Owen.
I think Valentino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Owen! |
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Event:
HFA 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Valentino throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Aurelius scores with a decent looking hook.
Aurelius tests Valentino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentino lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelius seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius scores with a jab. Valentino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentino tries to clinch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino throws a jab when Aurelius was well out of range.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Valentino is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentino is looking to control Aurelius's arms but Aurelius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentino has his back to the cage. #T1##TD2#
Aurelius pulls guard.
Valentino stays in close to Aurelius's body and controls the position.
Aurelius keeping full guard, as Valentino tries to pass.
Valentino won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Valentino looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Valentino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Valentino has his foot on Aurelius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurelius works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Valentino looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentino, not yet.
Aurelius controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Valentino isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aurelius stacks Valentino on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aurelius!
Aurelius controls the position.
Valentino tries to improve position but can't.
Aurelius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aurelius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aurelius takes a little break here. Valentino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aurelius moves into full mount! #T3#
Aurelius controlling from the full mount.
Aurelius thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aurelius content just to control the position here.
Aurelius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valentino working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelius sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aurelius content just to control the position here.
Valentino wants to hold on but Aurelius pushes him away.
Aurelius throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aurelius content just to control the position here.
Valentino is looking to get to half guard.
Aurelius lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentino is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Aurelius's cut.
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#
Valentino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aurelius.
Valentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
It looked like Valentino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentino throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentino, as that shot connected.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentino.
A little jabbing left from Aurelius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aurelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aurelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Valentino.#ROC#Aurelius is rocked!
Valentino shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Aurelius takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Valentino sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Aurelius bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Valentino!
The defeated Marcus Aurelius had this to say: 'The best answer to anger is silence.'. |
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