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Event:
Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat swings widly with a right hand
and Ando counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
Ando throws a hook to the side of De Rabat's head but De Rabat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Rabat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ando.
Ando wants to slow De Rabat down by chopping away at his legs.
De Rabat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ando lands a body shot.
Ando connects with a body shot.
Ando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ando throws a jab when De Rabat was well out of range.
Ando cracks De Rabat with an open hand slap.
De Rabat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ando was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rabat.
Ando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ando cracks De Rabat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ando throws a leg kick
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Momofuku Ando has been cut.
We've been told by De Rabat's head coaches at Savate Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ando throws a head kick but De Rabat moves out of range.
Ando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Rabat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ando misses with a looping left.
De Rabat is looking to counter punch.#T1#
De Rabat misses with a looping right.
Ando lands a high kick!
Ando with the inside leg kick.
Ando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Rabat.
De Rabat sizes up Ando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ando throws a hook but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat throws out a loose jab but Ando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Rabat blocks a head kick by Ando.
De Rabat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ando.
Ando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Rabat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ando pushes De Rabat away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ando!
#T2#
De Rabat throws a right hand that misses
and De Rabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ando throws a lazy head kick
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
Ando throws out a loose jab but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Momofuku Ando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Rabat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ando manages to avoid it.
Ando connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from De Rabat misses its intended target.
Ando misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - De Rabat coming out on top.
Ando misses with a hook. De Rabat ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ando 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ando.
Ando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Rabat throws a jab when Ando was well out of range.#T3#
Ando throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Rabat.
Ando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rabat.
Ando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ando is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Rabat misses with a straight left.
De Rabat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ando needs to keep his hands up - De Rabat had a free shot at his head there.
De Rabat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ando throws a poor cross that misses
and Ando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ando ducks under a wild hook from De Rabat.
It seemed like Ando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Rabat misses with a lunging right hand
and Ando counters with a good low kick that De Rabat was not able to check.
Ando tries a low kick but De Rabat avoids it.
Ando lands a nice hook to De Rabat's body. De Rabat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Rabat throws a poor cross that misses
and Ando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ando thuds his right hand into De Rabat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
De Rabat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Rabat scores with a hook to the body. Ando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rabat throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rabat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rabat lands a jab to the nose.
De Rabat scores with a nice head shot.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the body.
Ando looks to land a left hand but De Rabat moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from De Rabat misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rabat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Momofuku Ando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Momofuku Ando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ando moves forwards but De Rabat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ando lands with a kick to the temple. De Rabat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ando swings widly with a right hand
and De Rabat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ando loads up on a big right hand but De Rabat slips the punch.
A big left from De Rabat misses.
De Rabat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Rabat throws out the jab.
Ando's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rabat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ando scrambles back to his feet.
De Rabat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
Ando takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ando throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Rabat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ando missing with a left hand there. De Rabat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
Ando misses with an uppercut. De Rabat saw that one coming.
De Rabat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Rabat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ando throws the kick towards the body but De Rabat avoids it.
The fighters circling - De Rabat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Rabat lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rabat looks to land a right hand but Ando moved out of range.
De Rabat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ando misses with a looping left.
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Ando.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Ando connects with a single shot there.
Ando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rabat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ando throws a big counter head kick but De Rabat avoids it with no problem.
De Rabat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Rabat has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Rabat checks a leg kick nicely.
Ando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Rabat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Ando misses its intended target.
Ando stuns De Rabat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ando. De Rabat does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rabat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Rabat missing with a left hand there. Ando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ando throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Rabat.
Ando misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ando throws a hook but De Rabat avoids it easily.
Ando throws a jab when De Rabat was well out of range.
De Rabat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momofuku Ando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ando throws a lazy head kick
and De Rabat counters with a nice uppercut.
De Rabat swings for the body but Ando moves out of range.
Jab by De Rabat.
Ando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Rabat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Rabat moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Rabat misses the target.
De Rabat throws the left hand but Ando avoids the punch easily.
De Rabat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ando.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ando avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Rabat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ando moves away.
Ando doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ando throws a head kick but De Rabat moves out of range.
De Rabat throws a looping overhand right but Ando ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat scores with a jab.
De Rabat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ando lands with a nice combination. De Rabat backs away looking to recover.
Ando fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Rabat throws a big shot that misses.
De Rabat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ando throws a fast counter high kick but De Rabat manages to duck under it in time.
Ando connects with a high kick.
Ando pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Rabat is out of range and Ando settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Momofuku Ando will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Momofuku Ando's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
De Rabat throws an off balance right hand
and De Rabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Rabat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ando misses with a right hand
and De Rabat counters with a nice body shot.
Ando takes a swing at De Rabat's ribcage but misses.
Ando lands with a slapping head kick.
Ando avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
Ando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rabat.
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Ando misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rabat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ando tries a low kick but De Rabat avoids it.
De Rabat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Rabat slips a straight right by Ando.
A head kick misses from Ando.
De Rabat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Ando moves out of range as De Rabat strikes.
De Rabat checks a low kick from Ando.
De Rabat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ando throws a head kick that misses.
Ando throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - De Rabat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ando is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Rabat with a body shot.
De Rabat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ando's head.
De Rabat punishes Ando's body with a nice straight punch.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the body.
De Rabat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ando finds it's way round the side to connect with De Rabat's head.
Ando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rabat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.#T2#
Ando tries a head kick but it misses.
Ando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Ando misses
enabling De Rabat to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ando at a distance.
Ando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ando moves out of range of the strikes.
De Rabat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ando.
De Rabat swings for the body but Ando moves out of range.
De Rabat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ando manages to avoid it.
De Rabat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from De Rabat.
De Rabat misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Ando.
Ando pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Rabat is out of range and Ando settles back down.
It looked like De Rabat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ando.
Basile De Rabat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ando throws a head kick but De Rabat moves out of range.
Ando misses with an uppercut
and Ando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Ando is rocked!
Ando thuds his right hand into De Rabat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Rabat misses with a looping right.
Ando raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ando moves out of range as De Rabat strikes.
Ando cracks De Rabat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Ando finds it's way through De Rabat's defenses.
Momofuku Ando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Ando misses its intended target.
Ando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Rabat manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rabat misses the target.
De Rabat misses with a looping left.#KD#
De Rabat cracks Ando with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Rabat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ando to stand back up!
Ando is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rabat finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rabat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ando tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Ando lands with a shot to the body.
De Rabat swings for the body but Ando moves out of range.
De Rabat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ando staying out of range there.
De Rabat lands with a shot to the body.
Ando seems to have recovered his senses.
De Rabat flashes Ando a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ando's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ando crumples to the floor! He's out cold! De Rabat punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basile De Rabat!
After the big win, Basile De Rabat made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Conquest XIII
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat lands a jab to Duck Ki's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by De Rabat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rabat.
A shot to the liver by De Rabat. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Duck Ki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Rabat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Duck Ki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rabat is just riding it out for now. Duck Ki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duck Ki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rabat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duck Ki. #T1##SUB#
Duck Ki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Duck Ki is looking for a kimura but De Rabat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duck Ki to get the leverage.
Duck Ki controlling the action here.
Duck Ki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Duck Ki wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rabat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Duck Ki wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rabat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Duck Ki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Rabat is staying active underneath Duck Ki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Rabat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Duck Ki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can De Rabat defend it? Duck Ki steps over the head and cranks it - De Rabat is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Duck Ki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Go Duck Ki! |
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Event:
Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Rabat closes the distance and clinches.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pham lands with a short shot to the head.
Pham misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rabat lands with a left to the head.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pham working aggressively here.
De Rabat lands with a light punch inside.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pham misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A short left from De Rabat.
Pham can't find room to land a body shot as De Rabat controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Pham.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
De Rabat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
Pham lands an uppercut.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Pham controls his hands.
#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pham with a jab.
Pham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
De Rabat has closed the distance and engaged Pham in a clinch.
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.#BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
#CL2#
De Rabat has Pham up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rabat cracks Pham with a nice body shot.#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rabat stuns Pham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Rabat throws a good cross that connects.
Pham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rabat to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pham throws a jab when De Rabat was well out of range.#T2##CL2#
Pham tries to keep at a distance but De Rabat has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rabat throws a punch but it's blocked by Pham.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
De Rabat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Rabat.
De Rabat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat throws a body punch but Pham moves out of range.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pham.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
De Rabat digs a good body shot into Pham's ribs.
Pham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pham looks to land a left hand but De Rabat moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Rabat throws an off balance right hand
and Pham counters with a nice uppercut.
De Rabat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Pham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pham is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
De Rabat instigates a clinch.
Pham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pham scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rabat tries to work over Pham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pham lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from De Rabat as the two fighters clinch.
De Rabat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from De Rabat.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pham tries to throw a body punch but De Rabat avoids it by throwing Pham back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Rabat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rabat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rabat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phams head.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat lands a left hand.
De Rabat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rabat.
Pham tries to work over De Rabat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Rabat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Rabat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pham lands with an uppercut that bounces De Rabat off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch successfully.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basile De Rabat 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#
De Rabat misses the body punch
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
De Rabat pushes Pham up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from De Rabat. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up with Pham and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat blocks an uppercut.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up with Pham and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rabat stalling against the cage.
De Rabat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
De Rabat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches. #T1#
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Pham controls the action.
De Rabat lands a nice uppercut.
De Rabat avoiding damage as Pham throws knees to the body.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Pham avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the cage.
De Rabat lands a left hand.
De Rabat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from De Rabat.
A head punch on the inside from De Rabat fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Pham.
De Rabat lands a right hand. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pham lands a jab.#T2#
Pham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rabat.
Good body shot from Pham.
#BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat wants to clinch up but Pham keeps it at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Rabat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up against the cage.
A short right from De Rabat.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Pham avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the cage. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches. #BC2#
De Rabat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL2#
De Rabat clinches.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Rabat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rabat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
De Rabat is working Pham over against the cage.
Pham is trying to break the clinch but De Rabat is controlling him.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
Basile De Rabat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Rabat lands with a light punch inside.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rabat lands an uppercut.
Pham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, De Rabat scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rabat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pham scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
De Rabat cracks Pham with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
Pham throws a big shot that misses.
Basile De Rabat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham throws a low kick but De Rabat moves out of range easily.
Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rabat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pham.
Pham jabs De Rabat right on the nose. De Rabat blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by De Rabat.
De Rabat moves in looking to clinch but Pham pushes him off.
Pham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rabat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basile De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Rabat tries to clinch up.
Pham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Rabat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rabat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pham missing with a left hand there. De Rabat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for De Rabat.#CL2#
De Rabat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat tries to work over Pham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rabat lands a body shot.
De Rabat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pham backwards. #BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up against the cage.
De Rabat lands a body punch.
De Rabat pushes Pham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Rabat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pham struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by De Rabat.
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rabat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from De Rabat.
Pham tries a body shot but De Rabat blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Pham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rabat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
De Rabat wants to clinch up but Pham keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Pham.
A head kick from Pham lands but De Rabat takes it in his stride.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Pham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
De Rabat gets a clinch.
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
Pham misses with a body punch.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Rabat.
De Rabat gets through Pham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pham takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rabat.
De Rabat takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
De Rabat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rabat is looking to clinch but Pham is avoiding it.
#CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch.#BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pham throws a body kick that misses
enabling De Rabat to counter with a crisp jab.
Basile De Rabat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Pham misses.
Duc Pham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pham throws a lazy uppercut
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.
Pham working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham.
Pham working aggressively here.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
De Rabat lands a right hand.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham.
Pham working aggressively here.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Pham controls the action.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pham misses with a body punch.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
Pham misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basile De Rabat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Rabat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basile De Rabat!
Basile De Rabat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Robertson throws out a counter right but De Rabat avoids it with no problem.
De Rabat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robertson throws a one two combo.
Robertson slips a straight right by De Rabat.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but De Rabat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Rabat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#De Rabat is rocked!
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Robertson.
Oh De Rabat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Barry Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rabat seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson looks to throw the jab but De Rabat is out of range.
Robertson misses with a combination
#CL#
and De Rabat counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rabat.
#BC#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by De Rabat's head coaches at Savate Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like De Rabat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robertson.#T1#
De Rabat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robertson's hands.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and De Rabat counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
De Rabat closes the distance and clinches.
De Rabat has Robertson pressed against the cage, preventing Robertson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Rabat lands with a left to the head.
De Rabat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Rabat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rabat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch.
Robertson wants to clinch up but De Rabat keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson misses with a looping right.#T2#
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Rabat circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but De Rabat moved out of range.
Nice body punch from De Rabat.
De Rabat misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Robertson.#CL#
De Rabat has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Rabat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertsons head.
De Rabat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
De Rabat lands with a right to the head.
De Rabat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rabat lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from De Rabat.
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robertson backwards. #T3#
De Rabat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rabat lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rabat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from De Rabat on the inside.
Robertson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rabat lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Rabat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
De Rabat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
De Rabat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rabat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Rabat throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
De Rabat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Rabat tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Rabat circles away quickly and effectively.
De Rabat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Rabat dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
De Rabat dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
De Rabat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Rabat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
De Rabat jabs at Robertson's body.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rabat finish him?
Robertson looks winded!
De Rabat closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Robertson! De Rabat dives in looking to finish! Robertson 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 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basile De Rabat!
Basile De Rabat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat lands a jab to Sanderson's midsection.
De Rabat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Rabat wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat has hold of Sanderson's hands but Sanderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Rabat is trying to maintain the position but Sanderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Rabat's head.
De Rabat trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
#T1#
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but De Rabat is defending well.
De Rabat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Rabat tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson stalling.
De Rabat taking some punishment here, with Sanderson in his half guard.
Sanderson is looking to advance position but De Rabat won't allow it.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Sanderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Rabat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Rabat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sanderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanderson breaks from De Rabat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Rabat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanderson cracks De Rabat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanderson landing punches.
De Rabat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks De Rabat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
De Rabat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Rabat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns De Rabat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanderson cracks De Rabat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanderson with a couple of short strikes.
Sanderson controlling the pace for now.
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks De Rabat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Rabat's face.
De Rabat taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Sanderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanderson working De Rabat over with strikes here. #T4#
Sanderson unloading with bombs!
Sanderson trying to control but De Rabat is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Sanderson.
Sanderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Rabat hang on?
Sanderson with shots to the head and body - De Rabat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanderson working De Rabat over with strikes here.
Sanderson with the ground and pound from mount.
De Rabat taking shots to the head.
Sanderson looking to finish De Rabat with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Rabat!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Sanderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Rabat throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sanderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Rabat's head.
Sanderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving.
Sanderson postures up and lands a big shot to De Rabat's brow.
Sanderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving.
De Rabat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.
Sanderson passes De Rabat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson passes to full mount!
Sanderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanderson with a couple of short strikes.#T1##SUB2#
Sanderson looking for a guillotine from mount but De Rabat is having none of it.
The referee warns De Rabat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanderson working De Rabat over with strikes here.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#De Rabat is rocked!
Sanderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh De Rabat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson lands a heavy elbow.
Sanderson raining down shots from the mount!
Sanderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanderson trying to control but De Rabat is having none of it.
Benny Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sanderson with shots to the head and body - De Rabat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanderson raining down shots from the mount!
Sanderson lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns De Rabat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks De Rabat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanderson with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Sanderson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sanderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Sanderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat misses the jab.
And Ball tries to counter it with a takedown but De Rabat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Rabat swivels and escapes.
De Rabat cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rabat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Rabat holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Basile De Rabat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ball is defended easily by De Rabat.
Basile De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenth Ball.#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.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ball gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily.
Ball looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Rabat is fending him off so far but Ball persists. Nope, De Rabat circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rabat throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from De Rabat. No joy for Ball on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rabat misses the target.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
Ball looks for a takedown but De Rabat sprawls well.
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ball looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ball shoots and misses #CL#
and De Rabat moves into the clinch.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
De Rabat takes a shot to the head.
De Rabat lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rabat throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
De Rabat misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rabat.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Rabat looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rabat tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range. #CL#
De Rabat forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rabat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
De Rabat tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basile De Rabat dominated that round.
That's time! De Rabat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rabat takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from De Rabat.
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Ball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from De Rabat.
Ball misses with a takedown
and De Rabat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Basile De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenth Ball.#T1#
Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat leaves Ball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rabat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Ball, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
De Rabat throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rabat lands a lovely overhand right.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily.
Ball dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##KD#
De Rabat cracks Ball with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Rabat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ball to stand back up!#ROC#Ball is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! De Rabat ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ball clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basile De Rabat! |
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