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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 81
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Ce misses with a hook. Xavier ducked under it nicely.
Ce lands with a nice combination. Xavier backs away looking to recover.
Ce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ce throws a combination that misses
and Xavier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Ce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Xavier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xavier lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ce swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xavier wants to get up but he can't break Ce's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Ce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xavier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ce keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully. #T2#
Xavier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ce keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ce looking for a guillotine here but Xavier defends easily.
Ce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ce is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Xavier keeping full guard, as Ce tries to pass. #T3#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Ce from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xavier has his foot on Ce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ce works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Xavier wants to improve his position but instead Ce has moved into half guard.
Xavier wants to control but Ce is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ce wants to work for an arm triangle but Xavier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Ce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xavier sees it coming and defends easily.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
Xavier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ce is looking for a kimura here.
Ce trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xavier trying to hold on to Ce's head to control him but Ce postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ce dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ce is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Ce gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xavier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ce is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ce trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Sun Ce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xavier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ce has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Ce is looking to work some ground and pound but Xavier has wrist control.#T1#
Ce trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Xavier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ce is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xavier.#SUB#
Ce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ce looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ce wants to control but Xavier is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xavier wants to control but Ce postures up.#SUB#
Ce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xavier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ce is looking to take a break and control but Xavier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xavier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ce tries for a kimura but Xavier is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Ce in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Xavier is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sun Ce!
Sun Ce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 77
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson leaves Xavier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Anderson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Xavier is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Brownie Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 212
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Golden jabs Xavier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golden connects with a high kick.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golden as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavier.
Xavier fails with the takedown.
Trey Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Golden has knocked Xavier down with a huge combo! Golden steps away and waves a wobbly Xavier back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Golden slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
Golden swinging wildly here.
Golden scores with a kick to the body.
Xavier looks winded!
Xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Golden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Golden has knocked Xavier down with a huge combo! Golden steps away and waves a wobbly Xavier back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Xavier is rocked!
Golden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Golden has cracked Xavier with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Golden lands another huge swinging hook and Xavier tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Xavier, before Golden can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trey Golden!
An out of breath Trey Golden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC 210
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anstey - that will leave a mark!
Xavier dives in for a single leg takedown but Anstey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xavier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anstey.
Anstey delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xavier, pushing him back against the cage.
Xavier is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xavier has his back to the cage.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier looks winded!
Anstey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anstey stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Anstey has hold of one of Xavier's legs. Xavier is fighting the takedown attempt but Anstey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey works over Xavier with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anstey defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anstey 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.#T1#
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anstey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anstey looking to finish Xavier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xavier!
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Xavier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Xavier is rocked!
Anstey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Xavier! Anstey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Xavier and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CEFC 208
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Fedotov closes the distance and pushes Xavier back into the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xavier's brow.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Xavier pushes Fedotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Xavier lands a takedown into guard.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Fedotov keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass. #SUB2#
Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fedotov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fedotov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fedotov! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Fedotov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Fedotov darts in and clinches Xavier up against the cage.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
#T3#
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov is leaning against Xavier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov gets through Xavier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xavier tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Good body shot from Fedotov.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xavier.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier can't break the clinch.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fedotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xavier.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier. #T3#
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xavier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses with some punches.
#T4#
Xavier tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov working Xavier over with knees to the body.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Xavier.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xavier moves forwards but Fedotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov. #T1#
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Xavier taking a breather.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xavier thuds his right hand into Fedotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Fedotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A cross from Fedotov lands.#CL#
Fedotov pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladik Fedotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fedotov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC 205
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Xavier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Baird sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xavier.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baird thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavier.
Macadam Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##TD2#
Xavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baird.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Baird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xavier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Xavier keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Xavier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Baird seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Baird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Baird eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Baird seems to be working for a kimura but Xavier defends the submission attempt.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Baird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Xavier defend it? Baird steps over the head and cranks it - Xavier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macadam Baird!
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Event:
CEFC 203
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lunar takes the fight into the clinch.
Lunar lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Lunar.
Lunar misses with some punches.
Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Lunar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier. #BC2#
Lunar breaks the clinch.
Xavier shoots for a takedown but Lunar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lunar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lunar tried to score with a low kick but Xavier checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lunar sprawls and moves away.
Lunar wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Lunar.#T1#
Lunar works the jab nicely.
Lunar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Xavier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lunar is defending against the submission attempts here by Xavier.
Xavier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Xavier pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lunar is looking to escape. #T2#
Xavier landing strikes from the mount.
Lunar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier unloads with some shots from mount but Lunar bucks and avoids them well.
Lunar tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lunar stops Xavier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lunar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xavier wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Xavier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lunar turns into him and now he's in Xavier's guard.
#T3#
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xavier is keeping the position for now.
Xavier wants to sweep here but Lunar controlling him for the moment.
Lunar postures up.
#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Lunar pushes his legs off easily.
Lunar looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lunar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lunar defends well.
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunar controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lunar won't allow Xavier to sweep him here.
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 Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Lunar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xavier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bittor Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lunar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lunar pulls Xavier in close to his closed guard and prevents Xavier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xavier's guard. #REVB#
Lunar looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lunar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lunar has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lunar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xavier is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunar keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Lunar blocks nicely.
Xavier is in close to Lunar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Xavier wants to control from the top but Lunar keeps moving.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Lunar is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lunar holds on and takes a little breather.
Lunar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Xavier has gone for a leg lock! Lunar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xavier's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lunar is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Xavier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lunar stacks Xavier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lunar!
Xavier prevents Lunar from moving into mount.
Xavier being controlled for a moment.
Xavier is not content to let Lunar control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lunar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xavier!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lunar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xavier on the side of the head.
Lunar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lunar scores with a nice strike.
Lunar scores with a head kick.
Crunch! Lunar slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
Lunar wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Xavier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lunar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Lunar misses with a looping left.
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lunar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Xavier gets tackled into the cage by Lunar. Lunar maintains the clinch.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!#BC2#
Lunar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lunar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lunar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Lunar moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Lunar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.
Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucas Lunar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunar throws a low kick, looking for Xavier's leg but Xavier calmly moves out of range.
As Lunar looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Lunar just gets out of the way.
Lunar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xavier.
Lunar misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Lunar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lunar clinches up with Xavier and pushes him back against the cage.
Lunar pushes Xavier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lunar misses with a body punch.
Xavier blocks a body shot from Lunar.
Lunar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Lucas Lunar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Lunar pushes Xavier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lunar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lunar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lunar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lunar lands a left hand.
Lunar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lunar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lunar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Lunar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lunar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier is trying to maintain a safe position but Lunar gets an underhook and turns Xavier into the cage.
Lunar misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Xavier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lunar can't fight it off and eventually Xavier manages to take the fight to the floor. Lunar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Xavier is looking to advance position but Lunar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lunar controlling the pace for now.
Xavier regains half guard.
Xavier wants to get back to full guard but Lunar has mounted him!#T4#
Xavier gets back to half guard.
Bittor Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lunar prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Xavier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lunar is working away from the top position though.
Lunar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Xavier is trying to maintain the position but Lunar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lunar is looking to take a break and control but Xavier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lunar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Lunar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xavier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bittor Xavier!
After winning the bout, Bittor Xavier 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:
VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Xavier shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rogers pushes Xavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Xavier trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well. #SUB2#
Xavier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogers tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.#SUB#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Rogers keeping hold of Xavier's head, controlling as best he can.
Xavier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Rogers wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Xavier is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#KD#
Rogers lands a head kick that stumbles Xavier and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Xavier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Xavier is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers pushes down on Xavier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that!
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Xavier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
#TD2#
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier working away.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Xavier prevents Rogers from improving his position.#T1#
Rogers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Xavier is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers trying to hold on to Xavier's head to control him but Xavier postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount.
Xavier passes to full mount!
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers is not going to allow Xavier to sit and survive in this position.
Rogers biding his time, controlling Xavier. #T3#
Xavier is trying to break free.
Rogers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Xavier doesn't escape.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Xavier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xavier is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rogers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rogers controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Xavier feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Xavier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xavier advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
Rogers won't allow Xavier to pass to mount.
Xavier throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers keeps control of the position easily here as Xavier tries to buck him off.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rogers controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xavier tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good control from Rogers.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Xavier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Ian Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ian Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers controlling from the back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Xavier's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier wants to escape the position.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Söderlund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Söderlund.
Söderlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier.
Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund dips to his left and cracks Xavier with an uppercut!
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but Söderlund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavier misses with a takedown
enabling Söderlund to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Söderlund. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Söderlund's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier looks winded!
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!
Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Söderlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mats Söderlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Crunch! Söderlund slams his shin into Xavier's torso.#T1#
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Söderlund gets a clinch.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Xavier avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage.
Xavier wants to break free but Söderlund has control.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
Söderlund lands a right hand.
Söderlund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Söderlund controls the action.
Söderlund digs a right hand underneath Xavier's ribcage. Xavier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Söderlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Söderlund.
Xavier looking to stall.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Söderlund lands with a short shot to the head.
Söderlund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head.
A hook to the body from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Söderlund lands a shot to the body.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Söderlund controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Söderlund.
A shot in the inside from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Söderlund.
A short uppercut from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Xavier is rocked!
Söderlund presses Xavier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Söderlund scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Söderlund.
Söderlund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Söderlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow.
Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Söderlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier.
Söderlund lands an uppercut.
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!
Söderlund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier.
Söderlund lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Söderlund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Söderlund finish him?
Söderlund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Söderlund.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.
Söderlund lands a nice uppercut.
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Söderlund cracks Xavier with a nice body shot.
Söderlund lands a body shot.
Söderlund digs a right hand into Xavier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xavier's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Söderlund.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Söderlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Söderlund scores with a shoulder strike.
Söderlund lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Xavier to his knees! Söderlund keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Söderlund!
Mats Söderlund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Christopher, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes Christopher against the cage but Christopher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christopher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christopher tries to clinch but Xavier moves out of range. #TD#
Xavier shoots in and bounces Christopher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xavier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Christopher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier 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#
Xavier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christopher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xavier has Christopher in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Christopher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christopher has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet. #SUB#
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christopher defends it easily.#SUB#
Xavier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Christopher throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Xavier's body to avoid the submission. Xavier has instead reached around Christopher's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Xavier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bittor Xavier!
An out of breath Bittor Xavier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VTFC 4: Warrior's Way
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Xavier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Xavier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xavier is stalling here. Amp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xavier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Amp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Xavier sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Amp 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amp pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Xavier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amp wants to stand but Xavier has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Xavier is looking to control Amp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xavier avoid being mounted?
Amp prevents Xavier from improving his position.#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.
Xavier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xavier.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Amp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xavier's guard.#SUB2#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amp is aware though and is defending well.
Amp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amp wants to get up but he can't break Xavier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Amp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xavier's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amp.
Amp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Amp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amp stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amp takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier. #SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amp has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Amp is trying to get back to his feet.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
Amp sneaks back into half guard.
Xavier wants to take a breather but Amp is having none of it.
Amp has hold of Xavier's hands but Xavier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier wants to free his trapped foot but Amp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xavier wants to take a breather but Amp is having none of it.
Xavier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Michael Amp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xavier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amp.
Amp lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amp just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amp.
A shot to the liver by Amp. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amp, right into the meat.
Amp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amp cracks Xavier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amp leaves Xavier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xavier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Michael Amp is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xavier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xavier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michael Amp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Amp thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Xavier shoots and misses
letting Amp counter with a right hand.
Xavier fails with the takedown
and Amp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Amp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Amp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xavier moves out of range of the body kick.
Amp lands a nice shot to the body.
Amp with a jab.
Amp lands a leg kick that knocks Xavier off balance momentarily.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Amp throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xavier! But no joy.#T2#
Amp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xavier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amp defends well and Xavier ends up having to push Amp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Amp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier dives in for a single leg takedown but Amp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier.
Amp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amp misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Amp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Amp. #T3#
Amp lands with an overhand left.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but Amp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Amp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amp avoids it really well and circles away.
Amp cracks Xavier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Amp.
Amp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Amp misses with a body shot.
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xavier 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.#T4#
Amp throws a leg kick which misses Xavier's front leg but catches the back leg as Xavier tries to avoid it.
No luck for Xavier with that takedown attempt.
Amp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amp connects with a looping right hand.
Amp lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Amp.
Amp tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xavier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amp stuffs the takedown attempt from Xavier. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Amp dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xavier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amp to score with a decent uppercut.
Xavier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amp avoids it really well and circles away.
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Amp sprawls well.
Amp pushes Xavier away with a front kick.
Amp lands a leg kick that knocks Xavier off balance momentarily.
Amp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Amp gets caught flat footed, as Xavier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amp is keeping the position for now.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Amp pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amp manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Amp is looking to stand up but Xavier won't let him. #SUB2#
Xavier working for a triangle but Amp defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xavier is trying to keep Amp in close.
Amp tries to stand but Xavier is controlling from the bottom.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amp controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Amp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Amp. Xavier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amp defends well and Xavier ends up having to push Amp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Amp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.
Amp lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Amp. Beautiful body shot.
Michael Amp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amp lands with a nice combination. Xavier backs away looking to recover.
Amp scoring well with a low kick there.
Xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amp counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Amp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xavier backs up against the cage.
Amp scores with a head kick. Xavier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amp connects with a jab.
Amp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier.
Amp scores with a jab to the body.
Amp stalks Xavier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xavier's face. Xavier staggers backwards, shaken.
Amp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xavier looks to land a left hand but Amp moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Amp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Amp!
A very excited looking Michael Amp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Simenkov sprawls well.#CL2#
Simenkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Simenkov has hold of one of Xavier's legs. Xavier is fighting the takedown attempt but Simenkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Xavier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simenkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simenkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xavier is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Simenkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Simenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Simenkov pushes Xavier off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Xavier gets caught napping as Simenkov dives in and scores a takedown. Xavier manages to retain guard.
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Simenkov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Xavier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simenkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Simenkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simenkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simenkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simenkov looks up at the clock and then as Xavier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simenkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simenkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier taking a bit of punishment here - Simenkov scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier gets back to half guard.
Simenkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simenkov with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Xavier is desperately trying to improve his position but Simenkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Simenkov lands a couple of good shots and Xavier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Simenkov scores with strikes from the back.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Simenkov scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Simenkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Xavier is taking damage to the body and head.
Simenkov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simenkov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Xavier. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4##SUB2#
Simenkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Simenkov maintains control.
Simenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Simenkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xavier is looking to get to half guard.
Simenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Xavier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simenkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xavier looks a forlorn figure.
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Simenkov maintains control.
Simenkov landing strikes from the mount and Xavier is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Simenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Simenkov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Simenkov has picked Xavier up - he's going for a ride! Simenkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Simenkov there.
Simenkov slips a nice elbow through Xavier's hands, connecting with Xavier's forehead.#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Simenkov is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Simenkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xavier manages to get to full guard.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simenkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Simenkov is working Xavier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simenkov cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Simenkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simenkov has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Simenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergei Simenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simenkov stays in close to Xavier's body and controls the position.
Xavier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov looking to pass the guard.
Simenkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Simenkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Simenkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simenkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simenkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simenkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xavier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Simenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Xavier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simenkov's back!#SUB#
Xavier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simenkov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Simenkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simenkov wants to escape the position.
Simenkov trying to control the position but Xavier manages to sink in the hooks.
Xavier keeps control of the position as Simenkov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Xavier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simenkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Xavier controlling well, preventing Simenkov from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Xavier is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Simenkov with him. Simenkov is trying to defend but Xavier has an arm under the chin now! Simenkov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bittor Xavier!
A victorious Bittor Xavier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Barros.
Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Barros misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barros on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barros tries to get out of the position.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barros wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier advances position into side control!
Xavier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Xavier in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barros is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bittor Xavier!
A victorious Bittor Xavier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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