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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnett throws a head kick but Samurai moves out of range.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Samurai tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Barnett moves into range and clinches up with Samurai.
Samurai wants to break free but Barnett has control.
#BC2#
Barnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Barnett pushes Samurai up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Barnett drives through with a takedown into Samurai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Samurai wants to stand up but Barnett is controlling him. #SUB2#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Samurai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.#REVR#
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!
Samurai is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing Samurai from standing up. #SUB2#
Barnett is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Samurai frees his head nicely. Oh but Barnett has switched to an armbar! Samurai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brock Barnett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Samurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Samurai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samurai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samurai is one step ahead there. #T1#
Samurai wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva stands and throws Samurai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samurai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Silva has hold of Samurai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Samurai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Samurai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Samurai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Silva!
Rodrigo Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Samurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ellis counters with a nice leg kick.
Samurai misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samurai looks to land a combination. Ellis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samurai misses with a combination
and Ellis counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at the smoker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Samurai misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samurai throws a combination that misses
and Ellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samurai looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ellis has knocked Samurai down with a huge combo! Ellis steps away and waves a wobbly Samurai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Afro Samurai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Ellis lands a big uppercut and Samurai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Samurai looks OK. Ellis waves Samurai back to his feet!#ROC#
Samurai is rocked!
Ellis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samurai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellis scores with a push kick.#T1#
Samurai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Ellis lands a big uppercut and Samurai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Samurai looks OK. Ellis waves Samurai back to his feet!
Samurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis fakes the body blow, causing Samurai to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Samurai goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dock Ellis!
A relieved looking Dock Ellis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LAW009: District 9
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Stelling has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Samurai.
Samurai cracks Stelling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Samurai throws an off balance right hand
and Stelling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stelling throws a series of punches but Samurai avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Samurai misses the target.
Stelling blocks a jab.
And Stelling tries to counter it with a takedown but Samurai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Samurai misses with a two punch combination.
Stelling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stelling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samurai pinned against the cage. Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stelling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stelling wants to clinch.#T1#
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Samurai throws a right and a left that Stelling avoids nicely.
Samurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samurai tries to bum rush Stelling with a series of wild strikes but Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samurai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stelling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Stelling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Samurai!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelling throws an elbow but Samurai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stelling throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Samurai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stelling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Samurai is trying to stand.
Stelling trying to control but Samurai is having none of it.
Stelling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samurai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Samurai taking shots to the head.
Stelling trying to control but Samurai is having none of it.
Samurai is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T3#
Stelling lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Samurai hang on?
A nice elbow there by Stelling .
Stelling looking to finish Samurai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Samurai!
Samurai taking shots to the head.
Stelling with good strikes from the mount here!
Samurai is breathing heavily.
Samurai is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Stelling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samurai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stelling scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Stelling prevents Samurai from escaping the position.#SU2#
Stelling decides to stand back up. Stelling steps back and let's Samurai get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai throws a leg kick
and Samurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Samurai. No joy for Stelling on that attempt.
Samurai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samurai misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Stelling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samurai, pushing him back against the cage.
Samurai is pressed up against the cage. Stelling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samurai down to the mat. Samurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samurai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stelling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samurai looks to throw the jab but Stelling is out of range.
Stelling throws a nice head kick!
Afro Samurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samurai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStelling .
Stelling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samurai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelling circles away quickly and effectively.
Samurai throws a hook to the side of Stelling 's head but Stelling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stelling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samurai throws an overhand right that lands on Stelling 's shoulder, as Stelling tries to avoid the shot.
Stelling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samurai misses with an uppercut. Stelling saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling cracks Samurai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stelling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samurai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samurai slaps away a takedown attempt from Stelling , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Samurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Stelling .
Samurai throws a low kick but Stelling moves out of range easily.
Stelling throws a head kick but Samurai moves out of range.
Stelling stalks Samurai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samurai's face. Samurai staggers backwards, shaken.
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
Samurai throws a combination that misses
and Samurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stelling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Stelling slips a jab from Samurai.
Despite the aggression on Stelling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Samurai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samurai throws a series of punches but Stelling avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Stelling misses.
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelling throws a head kick but Samurai moves out of range.
Stelling tries to clinch there but Samurai circles away.
Samurai stuffs the takedown.
Stelling moves out of range as Samurai strikes.
A little jabbing left from Stelling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samurai misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samurai but Samurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samurai throws a nice looking combination but Stelling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
Afro Samurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Samurai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stelling is out of range and Samurai settles back down.
Samurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samurai swinging wildly here.
Stelling shoots in looking for a takedown but Samurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stelling 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samurai wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Stelling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Samurai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samurai wants to break free but Stelling has control.
Stelling is trying to pull guard but Samurai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samurai tries to break free but Stelling pushes him back against the cage.
Samurai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Samurai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stelling lands a nice knee to the body.
Stelling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stelling landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Stelling effectively controlling the action here.
Stelling lands a good knee to the midsection. Samurai won't want to take too many of those.
Stelling missing with knees to the body.
Stelling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samurai walks away with a smile on his face. Stelling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Stelling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stelling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stelling tries to pull guard but Samurai holds him up against the cage and eventually Stelling drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Stelling breaks the clinch.
Samurai misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Samurai.
Stelling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stelling lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stelling closes the distance and clinches.
Stelling tries to pull guard but Samurai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stelling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samurai.#T1#
Stelling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samurai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stelling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelling throws a nice looking combination but Samurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samurai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samurai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelling circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samurai throws a jab when Stelling was well out of range.
Stelling works over Samurai's head and body with a nice combination.
Stelling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelling counters with a stiff right hand.
Stelling moves in looking to clinch but Samurai pushes him off.
Stelling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samurai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick and Samurai moves out of range easily. #T2#
Stelling lands a head kick. Samurai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Stelling blocks a jab.
Stelling slips a jab and a cross from Samurai.
Stelling scores with a head kick.
Stelling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Samurai misses
and Stelling counters with a three punch combo that has Samurai backing up. Samurai nods at Stelling to acknowledge the strikes.
Stelling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling lands a jab to Samurai's midsection.
Stelling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stelling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stelling throws a right and a left that Samurai avoids nicely.
Samurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Stelling .#T3#
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Stelling scores with a leg kick.
Stelling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stelling throws a head kick but Samurai moves out of range.
Stelling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samurai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Stelling has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stelling manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Stelling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stelling tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Samurai. #T4#
Stelling slips a nice elbow through Samurai's hands, connecting with Samurai's forehead.
Stelling is looking to take a break and control but Samurai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samurai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stelling drops an elbow to the side of Samurai's head.
Afro Samurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Stelling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Samurai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelling is keen to just control but Samurai is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stelling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stelling 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stelling !
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Stelling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Stelling is looking to clinch but Samurai is avoiding it.
A combination from Samurai does no damage.
Stelling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samurai looks to land a combination but Stelling avoids it well.
Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stelling .
Stelling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stelling .
Stelling dives in and grabs Samurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samurai pushes down on Stelling 's head and hops out.
Samurai throws a big counter combination but Stelling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Samurai misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Samurai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stelling shoots in but Samurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samurai pinned against the cage. Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samurai tries to kick Stelling off but Stelling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stelling throwing shots but Samurai is blocking nicely.
Stelling seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#ES#
Samurai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Samurai. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Stelling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samurai sprawls well initially but Stelling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai tries to kick Stelling off but Stelling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samurai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelling wants to control but Samurai is keeping him busy.
Samurai wants to get back to his feet.
Stelling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samurai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Jack Stelling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samurai throws a right and a left that Stelling avoids nicely.
Stelling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samurai avoids it really well and circles away.
Stelling doesn't manage to clinch there - Samurai circles away.
Samurai misses with a hook. Stelling ducked under it nicely.
Stelling thinks about the counter body kick.
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Samurai misses with a combination
and Stelling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samurai is breathing heavily.
Samurai leaves Stelling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samurai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stelling just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Samurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stelling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stelling or perhaps it was just good defense by Samurai, which made it look bad.
Stelling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samurai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stelling shoots in looking for a takedown. Samurai tries to sprawl out of it but Stelling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Stelling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Samurai to the ground. Stelling is now in Samurai's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Samurai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Samurai does no damage.
Stelling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samurai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stelling is controlling him.
Stelling throws a strike but Samurai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Samurai stands up and waves to Stelling to follow him.
Afro Samurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Samurai throws a shot from downtown. Stelling moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelling manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stelling .
Stelling slips a jab and a cross from Samurai.
#T1#
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick and Samurai moves out of range easily.
Samurai throws a combination that misses
and Stelling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelling can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stelling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stelling staying out of range there.
It seemed like Stelling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stelling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samurai counters with a one-two to the body.
Afro Samurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samurai throws out a loose jab but Stelling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stelling goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samurai continues to drive forward.
Samurai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samurai defends it nicely.
As Stelling looks to move away, Samurai throws a big counter combo but Stelling just gets out of the way.
Samurai tries to bum rush Stelling with a series of wild strikes but Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stelling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samurai counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stelling fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Stelling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samurai's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Samurai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Samurai manages to break the clinch.
Samurai throws a body kick that misses
letting Stelling counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Stelling has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stelling manages to break the clinch.
Stelling thuds his right hand into Samurai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Samurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Stelling .
#T3#
Stelling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samurai.
Stelling shoots in and drives through. Samurai sprawls well.
Stelling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stelling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stelling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samurai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stelling somewhat.
Samurai misses with a few strikes there.
Samurai wants to land a leg kick but Stelling is out of range.
Samurai misses with a hook
letting Stelling counter with a right hand.
Stelling tries to clinch there but Samurai circles away.
#T4#
Stelling throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stelling .
Stelling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samurai defends it nicely.
Samurai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stelling circles away quickly and effectively.
Samurai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Samurai throws an off balance right hand
and Stelling counters with a three punch combo that has Samurai backing up. Samurai nods at Stelling to acknowledge the strikes.
Samurai throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Stelling lands a big head kick that sends Samurai tumbling to the mat! Stelling takes a step backwards and waves Samurai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Samurai is rocked!
Stelling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Samurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stelling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelling tries to counter with a clinch but Samurai shakes him off and moves away.
Samurai seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Stelling .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Stelling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stelling throws a nice head kick!
Stelling throws a nice head kick!
Stelling tries to clinch up but Samurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Samurai connects with a right hand. Stelling shakes it off.
Stelling lands a nice hook to Samurai's body. Samurai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stelling moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samurai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Samurai loads up on a big right hand but Stelling slips the punch.
Stelling tries a head kick but it misses.
Samurai appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick and Samurai moves out of range easily.
It looked like Samurai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stelling shoots in looking for a takedown but Samurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stelling 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stelling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Stelling .
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Afro Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stelling is defended easily by Samurai.
Stelling dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Despite the aggression on Stelling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Samurai tries to bum rush Stelling with a series of wild strikes but Stelling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stelling throws a counter combo.
Stelling tries to clinch up but Samurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Stelling ducks under a wild hook from Samurai.#T2#
Stelling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samurai.
Stelling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samurai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Stelling misses.
Stelling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stelling .
Samurai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Samurai throws a right hand that Stelling ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelling also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Samurai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samurai lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Samurai breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Samurai looks to land a right hand but Stelling moved out of range.
Samurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelling looks to land a combination. Samurai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samurai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stelling eats them both and turns towards Samurai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai blocks a head kick by Stelling .
Samurai misses with the combination.
Stelling throws a series of punches but Samurai avoids them all with ease.
Stelling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samurai throws a right hand that Stelling ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelling also avoids with ease.
Stelling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Stelling goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samurai continues to drive forward.
Stelling scores with a one two! Samurai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stelling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelling scores with a body shot.
Stelling is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stelling forces Samurai back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Stelling finds it's target.
Stelling throws a series of punches but Samurai moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Samurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samurai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stelling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stelling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Stelling .
I think Stelling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stelling !
Jack Stelling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LAW001: IT Begins here
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Soze shoots in for a takedown but Samurai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samurai throws a hook but Soze avoids it easily.
Soze moves out of range of the strikes.
Samurai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soze.
Soze scores with a jab to the body.
Soze dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Soze moves in looking to clinch but Samurai pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soze tries to clinch but Samurai moves out of range.
Samurai swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Soze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samurai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Samurai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soze is controlling him.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Samurai is keeping the position.
Soze stops Samurai from standing up.
Soze throws an elbow that misses. Samurai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soze's guard. Nice move by Samurai!#REVR#
Samurai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Samurai gets to his feet - Soze follows without any prompting. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soze connects with a nice cross there... Samurai is looking wobbly and Soze recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Samurai to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Soze jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keyser Soze!
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Event:
Holmgang 17
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Samurai tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Grossman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Samurai throws Grossman to one side and escapes!
Grossman blocks a jab.#TD#
Grossman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Grossman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samurai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samurai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samurai! #REVB#
Grossman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samurai wants to stand but Grossman is controlling his arm.#T1#
Grossman tries to buck Samurai off but Samurai is having none of it.
Grossman sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Grossman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samurai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samurai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grossman looking for submissions off his back.
Samurai tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Grossman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samurai tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Grossman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grossman gets back to full guard.
Samurai wants to get up but he can't break Grossman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samurai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Samurai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samurai has managed to get both his arms back between Grossman's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Samurai tries to stand but Grossman is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Grossman looking for a guillotine here but Samurai defends easily.
#SUB#
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samurai defends well.#SUB#
Grossman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grossman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samurai defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB#
Samurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grossman working for submissions but it's allowed Samurai to get to half guard.
Samurai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Grossman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grossman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grossman wants to sweep but Samurai has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Grossman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A cross from Samurai lands.
Samurai throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Samurai, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Samurai against the ropes but Samurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samurai connects with a leg kick. Grossman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samurai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
Samurai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman has his takedown stuffed
and Samurai counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Samurai.#T1#
Samurai digs a good hook to Grossman's body.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samurai tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samurai to the ground. Samurai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samurai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Samurai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Samurai tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samurai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samurai. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samurai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grossman scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Samurai misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grossman or perhaps it was just good defense by Samurai, which made it look bad.
Samurai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
Good shot there by Samurai.
Samurai scores with a punch to the head.
Samurai misses with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown. Samurai tries to sprawl out of it but Grossman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Samurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samurai. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman misses with a takedown
and Samurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samurai pinned against the ropes. Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samurai misses with an uppercut.
Samurai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samurai finds it's way round the side to connect with Grossman's head. #T3#
Samurai scores with a jab to the head.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Samurai tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman feinted with a counter takedown.
Afro Samurai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samurai scores with a punch to the head.
Samurai thows a body kick. Grossman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Samurai lands a front kick.
Samurai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samurai.
Grossman shoots and misses
enabling Samurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Samurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samurai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai lands a front kick.
Samurai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman. #T4#
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Samurai.
Samurai scores with the left hand. Grossman knows he should have avoided that one.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Samurai, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Samurai against the ropes but Samurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samurai throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samurai misses with an uppercut.
Grossman shoots in but Samurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samurai lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samurai but Samurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samurai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grossman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Samurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Grossman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samurai wants it to stay on the feet.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samurai.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Samurai continues to drive forward.
David Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samurai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grossman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samurai cracks the inside of Grossman's front leg.
Samurai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
Samurai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Samurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samurai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman dives in and grabs Samurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samurai pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Grossman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samurai works the jab nicely.#T1#
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samurai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samurai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grossman avoids a kick to the body.
Samurai is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
Grossman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Samurai as Grossman shoots in.
Samurai lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Samurai lands a nice looking body kick.
Samurai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samurai as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Grossman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Samurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Grossman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grossman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samurai circles away.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Samurai had a free shot at his head there.
Samurai misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Samurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossman. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samurai.
Samurai scores with a nice head shot.
Grossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Grossman tries to counter with a takedown but Samurai is quick to defend against it.
Samurai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grossman doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Samurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Samurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samurai.
Samurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grossman. Grossman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grossman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samurai lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
Grossman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Samurai finds it's target.
Samurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Grossman gets a double leg takedown into Samurai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Grossman drops back looking for a leg! Samurai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samurai manages to kick Grossman off! Grossman jumps back into Samurai's guard.
Grossman passes Samurai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Grossman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Grossman is trying to work for a kimura but Samurai is defending well.
#SUB#
Grossman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Grossman wants to work for an arm triangle but Samurai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Samurai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samurai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afro Samurai!
After winning the bout, Afro Samurai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Samurai swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Samurai avoids it well and moves away.
Samurai scores with a three punch combo!
Samurai clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Samurai ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Samurai misses.#TD#
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Samurai's guard.
Samurai wants to get back to his feet but Hunt passes into half guard.
Samurai is looking to escape.#SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Samurai defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samurai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Samurai defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samurai trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Samurai defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samurai keeps working. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt slips under a jab from Samurai.#TD#
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hunt.#T4#
Hunt wants to control but Samurai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Samurai is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Samurai pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt passes to side control.
Samurai can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samurai has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Afro Samurai has been cut.
Samurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.#KD#
Hunt cracks Samurai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Samurai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
Nice takedown defense from Samurai. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samurai misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Samurai misses with a series of wild punches.
Samurai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samurai wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samurai.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Samurai is out of range.
Hunt moves out of range as Samurai strikes.
Samurai throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedor Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Samurai misses the jab.#T1#
Samurai lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Hunt cracks Samurai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Samurai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
Samurai lands a jab to the head.
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samurai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt slips under a jab from Samurai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samurai sprawls well. Samurai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##KD#
Hunt cracks Samurai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Samurai to stand back up!#TD#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Samurai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Samurai is breathing heavily.#TD#
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Samurai was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Samurai keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Samurai is keeping the position.#T3#
Samurai is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Samurai keeps moving.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samurai wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fedor Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a jab. Samurai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samurai can do to turn this around?
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Samurai defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samurai. Hunt shrugs it off though.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt cracks Samurai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samurai moves away from the strike by Hunt. #KD#
Hunt sends Samurai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hunt is motioning to the referee to let Samurai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Samurai is rocked!#TD#
Hunt shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Samurai is unconscious as Hunt celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Fedor Hunt!
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