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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Becker feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Becker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Becker manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Becker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Becker wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Becker sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Becker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Becker sprawls well.#CL2#
Becker has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Becker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Becker persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Becker looks to land a strike but Armstrong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Becker is looking to advance position but Armstrong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Armstrong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is looking to improve his position but Armstrong isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Becker has given up his back here. Will Armstrong look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Armstrong is hanging on to Becker's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Armstrong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Becker breaks Armstrong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paxton Becker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Becker fails with the takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Becker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Becker looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Becker just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Becker rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Becker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Armstrong regains guard immediately.
Armstrong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Becker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Becker has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Becker manages to pass to side control!
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.#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.
Becker trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Becker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong throws a quick counter head kick but Becker was just out of range.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Becker avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Becker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker advances position into side control!#T4#
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Becker is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Becker looking to control but instead Armstrong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
Armstrong trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paxton Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Becker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Becker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Armstrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Becker throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Becker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Becker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Becker has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Becker's efforts to push away.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Becker's takedown attempt.
Becker stalling.
#TD#
Armstrong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Becker uses from the top position.
Becker trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Becker advances position into side control!
Armstrong is trying to work for a sweep but Becker has mounted him!#T2#
Becker wants to control but instead Armstrong manages to regain half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Becker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Becker scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Becker wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #T3#
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Becker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Becker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Becker passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Armstrong is not content to let Becker control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Becker seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paxton Becker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Becker is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paxton Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Becker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paxton Becker! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Koscheck lands with a nice combination. Armstrong backs away looking to recover.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Koscheck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koscheck scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Koscheck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armstrong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koscheck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Koscheck wants to hit a sweep here but Armstrong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koscheck there!
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Koscheck is holding on tight.
Armstrong controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Koscheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong works his way to his opponent's back.
Koscheck is trying to stand back up.
Armstrong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Koscheck doesn't escape.
Koscheck wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Armstrong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Koscheck defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Armstrong has the hooks in. Koscheck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Armstrong controlling from the back.
Armstrong has the hooks in. Koscheck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
I would not like to be Koscheck right now.
I really don't envy Koscheck right now.
#SUB2#
Koscheck defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Armstrong's arms.
Armstrong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Koscheck doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Armstrong has his arm under Koscheck's chin here. Game over son! Armstrong squeezes tightly and Koscheck is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kelvin Armstrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Grayson digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grayson connects with a solid leg kick.
Grayson looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!
Grayson cracks Armstrong with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Armstrong falls to his knees and Grayson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Grayson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.#TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Armstrong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Horton is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Horton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horton throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Armstrong is looking to control Horton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Horton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horton wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Armstrong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horton's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Horton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Horton pulls Armstrong into guard.
#ES#
Horton wriggles free and stands up.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.#TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
Horton is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Horton working the ground and pound but Armstrong is defending the strikes. #SU#
Horton stands up and beckons Armstrong to his feet. #TD#
Horton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Horton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Horton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horton is trying to control. Armstrong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong wants to control but Horton is keeping busy.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Horton pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horton prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Horton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
Horton tries to counter with a takedown but Armstrong is quick to defend against it.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.#TD#
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Armstrong controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horton defends it easily.
Horton stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horton throws an elbow but Armstrong slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Horton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Armstrong to his feet.
Horton tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horton defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Horton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Horton throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from Horton misses.
Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##TD#
Horton looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Horton drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Armstrong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Horton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horton trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB2#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horton tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horton to the ground. Horton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Horton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Horton dominated that second round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horton wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horton throws a quick counter head kick but Armstrong was just out of range.#TD#
Horton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Horton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horton is taking a breather. Armstrong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Horton is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.#T1#
Horton is pressing down on Armstrong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armstrong is holding on for now.
Horton thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Horton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Horton tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Horton stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horton postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. #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.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arthur Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Horton feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Horton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Horton defends easily.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.#T3#
Horton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Horton postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Horton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Horton decides to stand back up. Horton steps back and let's Armstrong get back to his feet.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Horton moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Horton! |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Armstrong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barbiroto to get to his feet. #TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barbiroto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Barbiroto manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barbiroto has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Barbiroto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbiroto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Barbiroto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Barbiroto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Armstrong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong wants to stand but Barbiroto has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Armstrong has hold of Barbiroto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barbiroto seems comfortable defending it but Armstrong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barbiroto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barbiroto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Armstrong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelvin Armstrong! |
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