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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
Horn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd, which made it look bad.
Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kidd misses with a looping right.
It looked like Horn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Tyrese Horn has been cut.
Horn blocks a head kick by Kidd.
Horn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Horn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kidd thows a body kick. Horn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edgar Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Horn avoids the head kick by Kidd.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kidd throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kidd throws a monster overhand right that drops Horn! Kidd follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Kidd!
Edgar Kidd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Horn pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Horn is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Horn darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Horn into the cage.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Horn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Horn dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Horn counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.#CL2#
Horn closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Horn working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horn throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horn.
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!#CL2#
Horn closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Turner prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Turner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horn is defending well for now.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Turner won't allow it.
#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horn tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horn on the ground.#SUB2#
Horn looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horn is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Turner is trying to keep Horn in close.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position. #T4#
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.
Horn trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner has Horn pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Horn is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Horn, which made it look bad. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Horn did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrese Horn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turner throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease.
Horn wants to clinch.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Horn gets a clinch.
Horn lands a left hand.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Horn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn tries to clinch up.
Horn closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Horn pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horn tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Horn scores with a body shot.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Turner counters by clinching up. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Turner shoots in but Horn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Horn, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Horn against the cage but Horn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner leaves Horn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horn throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Turner goes for a double leg but Horn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horn continues to drive forward.#T3#
Horn is looking for a takedown.
Horn taking a breather.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Horn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Horn tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
Horn tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Horn is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horn is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turner lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye. #TD2#
Horn pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrese Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horn tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horn is looking to clinch.
Horn tries to clinch up.
Horn throws a body kick that misses.
Horn cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horn fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Horn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Horn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horn pinned against the cage. Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Horn dives in and scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Horn content to stall in guard here.
Turner is trying to control the position but Horn postures up. #SUB2#
Horn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turner! #REVR##T2#
Turner trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Horn manages to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Horn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Horn looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Horn trying to strike off his back.
Horn pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turner is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Horn on that attempt.
Jack Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Horn.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Turner darts in and clinches Horn up against the cage.
Jack Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Turner successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Turner.
Well Horn 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyrese Horn!
The defeated Jack Turner had this to say: 'Didn't go my way tonight. Props to my opponent. I'll work harder for the next fight.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nabuzake throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nabuzake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Nabuzake clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nabuzake.
Horn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nabuzake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nabuzake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nabuzake.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nabuzake.
Nabuzake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tyrese Horn has been cut.
Nabuzake's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nabuzake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Nabuzake crunches a lovely knee into Horn's ribcage.
Nabuzake is stalling here.
Nabuzake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Horn's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabuzake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horn up against the cage.
Nabuzake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Nabuzake as the two fighters clinch.
Nabuzake lands a nice knee to the body.
Horn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horn takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nabuzake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nabuzake connects with a knee to the head.
Nabuzake connects with a knee to the head.
Nabuzake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Nabuzake is controlling the position.
Nabuzake lands a knee to the body.
Horn takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabuzake stalls. #T2#
Nabuzake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nabuzake continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nabuzake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Horn is rocked!
Nabuzake jerks Horn's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Horn drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Nabuzake goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Nabuzake because Horn was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nakamura Nabuzake! |
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