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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larson avoids it really well and circles away.
Larson tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Turner gets a clinch.
Larson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Larson breaks from the clinch.
Larson avoids the body shot from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Larson's guard.
Turner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larson keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. #T1#
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larson controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Turner lands a nice forearm strike.
Turner has control of an arm but Larson manages to advance to Turner's back!
Turner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turner keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Turner shoots in and bounces Larson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner tries to stand but Larson is controlling from the bottom.
Jack Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larson looking to control.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turner trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Larson and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larson.
A head punch on the inside from Larson fails to land.
Larson tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larson blocks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turner wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Turner postures up.
#T4#
Larson can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Larson gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Larson manages to retain guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Larson is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson wants to control but Turner passes easily into half guard.
#SU2#
Turner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larson to get to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Turner feints and as Larson raises his hands in defense, Turner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jack Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Larson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Larson tries to improve position but can't.
Turner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Turner is putting a hurting on Larson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Turner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Larson tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Turner!
Jack Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galway as he avoids it easily.
Larson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Galway moves into range and clinches up with Larson.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galway won't allow it.
Larson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noah Galway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.#BC2#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Galway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galway wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Galway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larson defends well and Galway ends up having to push Larson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galway smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Galway.#T1#
Larson is looking to control Galway's arms but Galway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larson has his back to the cage.
Galway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Galway has him pressed against the cage.
Galway is trying to break the clinch but Larson is controlling him.
Galway is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Larson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson can't find room to land a body shot as Galway controls the action.
Galway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galway misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson avoiding damage.
#BC#
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galway looks to land a combination. Larson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Kody Larson has been cut.#TD#
Galway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Galway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galway scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Larson is rocked!#T3#
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Galway finish him?
Galway arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Larson'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 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Galway! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson is looking to counter the offense by Heath and move into the clinch.
Larson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Larson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heath.
Larson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Larson.
Heath loads up on a big right hand but Larson slips the punch.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Leon Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson dives in and grabs Heath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heath pushes down on Larson's head and hops out.
Heath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larson at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson has a takedown stuffed.
Larson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heath to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A punch combination from Heath misses.
Larson throws a big counter combination but Heath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heath.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
Heath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leon Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heath lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Heath scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larson back to the cage. Heath follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Heath does no damage.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heath misses with a wild combination.
Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Larson throws a quick counter head kick but Heath was just out of range.#CL#
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Heath.
Heath tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.
Larson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heath prevents it.
Larson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Heath is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heath lands a nice uppercut.
Larson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been informed that Heath has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heath tries to break the clinch but Larson is controlling the position.
Heath is trying to push Larson away but Larson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heath lands a hook that snaps the head of Larson backwards. #T4#
Heath tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Heath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Heath there.
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Larson is rocked!
Larson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Heath shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Larson is backing up but Heath catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Larson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Heath Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Heath! |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Larson wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Larson.
The referee calls for Ramos to work.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Larson won't allow it.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Larson jumps guard and drags Ramos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramos trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larson has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Larson is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larson in particular looking to stall.
Larson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramos keeping control of the position.
Larson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Ramos won't allow Larson to pass to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Larson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson is stalling here. Ramos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Larson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos is staying tight to Larson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Ramos wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Larson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramos.
Larson is trying to escape the position but Ramos is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos has control of an arm but Larson manages to advance to Ramos's back!#SUB2#
Larson is looking for the choke from the back position but Ramos is controlling his hands well.
Larson controlling well, preventing Ramos from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Larson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Ramos's head coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
Larson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson jumps guard but Ramos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action.
Larson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramos up against the cage.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ramos instigates a clinch. #T2#
Larson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Larson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larson is looking for the big counter here.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Ramos with that takedown attempt.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3##CL2#
Larson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Larson jumps guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Larson wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos preventing the sweep. #T4#
Larson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos pulls Larson in close to prevent any damage.
Larson is looking to advance position but Ramos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ramos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Larson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramos misses its target.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.#T1##CL#
Ramos darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
Larson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
Larson wants a takedown.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Larson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.#T2#
Larson shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos darts in looking for a takedown but Larson gets double underhooks and turns Ramos into the cage.
Larson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Ramos tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way.
Larson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Larson sprawls well.
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!
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larson.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch.
Larson keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larson defends it nicely.#T4##CL2#
Larson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Larson can't get the takedown.
Larson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Larson is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ramos!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Ramos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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