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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Masterclass has managed to clinch.
Masterclass misses with the head strike.
Macellaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterclass. A shot in the inside from Macellaio. Macellaio gets through Masterclass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Masterclass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterclass. Macellaio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masterclass. A short right hand to the side of the head by Macellaio. A head punch on the inside from Masterclass fails to land. Masterclass blocks a body shot from Macellaio. Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Macellaio's ribcage. Masterclass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut. Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Macellaio gets through Masterclass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Macellaio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Masterclass has managed to clinch.
#T1# Macellaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macellaio scores with a shot to the side of Masterclass's head. Masterclass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macellaio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masterclass takes a shot to the head. Macellaio lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Macellaio scores with a nice short uppercut. Masterclass lands a good knee to the midsection. Macellaio won't want to take too many of those. Masterclass tries to land knees in the clinch but Macellaio avoids the damage to the body. Nice elbow from Macellaio. Macellaio lands an uppercut. Masterclass pushes off an throws an elbow but Macellaio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Masterclass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterclass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masterclass letting Macellaio take a breather here. Macellaio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# It looks like Mason Masterclass has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macellaio lands with a light punch inside. Macellaio tries to throw a body punch but Masterclass avoids it by throwing Macellaio back against the cage. #T2# Macellaio is looking to take this one to the mat. Macellaio lands with a light punch inside. Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Macellaio. Macellaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Macellaio. A shot in the inside from Macellaio. Macellaio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Macellaio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterclass or not. Macellaio looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses. Macellaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masterclass is breathing heavily. Macellaio misses with a body punch.
Masterclass throws a punch but it's blocked by Macellaio. Macellaio avoids the elbow strike from Masterclass, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macellaio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Masterclass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macellaio blocks it with crossed arms. Macellaio scores with a shot to the side of Masterclass's head. Macellaio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Masterclass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Macellaio can turn it around. Masterclass tries to land knees in the clinch but Macellaio avoids the damage to the body. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Macellaio. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macellaio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Macellaio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch on the inside from Masterclass fails to land. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masterclass as Macellaio tries to tie him up. Macellaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Masterclass avoids the damage to the body. Macellaio pushes off an throws an elbow but Masterclass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Still in the clinch, Macellaio scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Macellaio. Masterclass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Macellaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Macellaio manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Macellaio. Macellaio scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masterclass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2# Masterclass is rocked!#T4# Macellaio jabs at Masterclass's body. Oh Masterclass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Macellaio connects with a right that clearly hurt Masterclass. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Macellaio proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Masterclass collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Macellaio! A less than humble Giovanni Macellaio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Steller clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage. Steller can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Steller.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand. Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short uppercut from Diaz. Steller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Steller misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. Steller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Steller is looking to take this one to the mat. Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller. Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank. Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. Diaz stalling in the clinch but Steller improves position. Steller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Steller pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Steller uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Steller is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steller persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Steller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steller on the ground. Steller throws a big right hand that misses. Steller chips away with some ground and pound. Steller stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Steller lands a couple of elbows. Steller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Steller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Steller throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. Steller throws a big elbow that misses. Steller with a nice head shot there. Steller connects with a couple of short punches. Steller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Steller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Steller trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Steller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Diaz rushes Steller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Steller looking for a takedown. Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Steller backwards. A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Steller.
#T4# Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Steller scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Chuck Diaz has been cut. A short right from Diaz on the inside. Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank. Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Steller misses with a short punch on the inside. Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller blocks a body shot from Diaz. Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steller misses with the head strike.
Steller lands a shoulder strike. Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Steller misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Steller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steller.
Steller misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Chuck Diaz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chuck Diaz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Diaz closes the distance and clinches. Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Steller's takedown attempt.
Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut. Steller swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Steller looking for a takedown. Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller. Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Steller. Steller looking for a takedown. Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steller. Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz. Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Steller misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Steller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steller lands a right hand. Steller is looking for a takedown. A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diaz blocking some punches.
Steller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well. Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Steller is breathing heavily. Steller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Diaz. Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Steller struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Steller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steller can do to turn this around? Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stellers head. Chuck Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far. Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steller misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Diaz. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Steller misses with a hook from the clinch. Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller looking for a takedown. Diaz lands with a right to the head. Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head. Steller takes a shot to the head. Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Steller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. Steller prevents a body shot from Diaz. Diaz gets through Steller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Steller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Steller digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Diaz lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steller. A short uppercut from Diaz. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steller. Steller blocking some punches.
Steller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# A short left from Diaz. Steller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz. Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land. Steller misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Steller as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz pushes Steller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steller misses with a short punch on the inside. Steller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steller or not. Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Steller wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Steller controls his hands.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. #T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. Steller looking for a takedown. Steller blocks an uppercut.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Diaz lands a right hand. Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Steller controls the action.
Steller misses with a body punch.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. Steller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Steller blocks a body shot from Diaz. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steller backwards. Steller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well. Steller throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Diaz lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Diaz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chuck Diaz's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steller swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Steller tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Steller clinches with his opponent.
Steller is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now. Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steller. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Steller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steller has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Chuck Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steller.#T1# Steller takes a shot to the head. Steller can't get the takedown.
Steller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Steller tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Steller back against the cage. Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steller backwards. #TD2# Steller is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steller persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Steller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steller. Steller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Steller throwing strikes but missing. Steller wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. Steller won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Diaz is working hard here to advance position. Diaz controlling the position. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Steller in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz. A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Steller backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Steller working aggressively here.
Steller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Diaz on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Steller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Steller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steller. #T3# Diaz lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Steller. Diaz lands a nice uppercut. Steller is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now. Diaz digs a right hand into Steller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steller's gas tank. Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head. Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Steller tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steller has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. Diaz blocking some punches.
Steller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steller looking for a takedown. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steller or not. Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Steller avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. Diaz slows down the pace here.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ben Steller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz presses Steller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Steller.
Steller takes a shot to the head. Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steller. Steller lands a body shot. Diaz misses with a body punch.
A short left from Diaz. Diaz lands a body punch. Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Steller misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Chuck Diaz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Chuck Diaz! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Chuck Diaz! Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Chuck Diaz!
Chuck Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
KFC 11
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Mulder takes the fight into the clinch. Mulder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tony tries to pull guard but Mulder won't allow it.
Tony takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Wilson Tony has been cut. Tony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mulder. Mulder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulder walks away with a smile on his face. Tony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tony misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Mulder moves into the clinch. Mulder lands an elbow inside. Mulder landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mulder crunches a lovely knee into Tony's ribcage. Mulder lands a damaging elbow. Mulder slows down the pace here.
#TD# Tony drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2# Mulder gets to his feet. Tony looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Fox Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Tony gets tackled into the cage by Mulder. Mulder maintains the clinch. #T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder. Tony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mulder smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Tony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Mulder forces Tony back against the cage and clinches. Mulder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tony. A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder. Tony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulder walks away with a smile on his face. Tony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Mulder closes the distance and clinches. Mulder lands a nice elbow. Mulder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tony seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mulder can turn it around. Mulder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tony's defenses. Tony swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it. Tony takes an elbow to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mulder stalls. Mulder lands an elbow that stopped Tony in his tracks for a moment. #T2# Mulder has Tony pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tony. Mulder lands a nice uppercut. Mulder lands an elbow inside that Tony shrugs off. Knees in the clinch landing for Mulder.
Mulder leaning against his opponent.
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tony letting Mulder take a breather here. Mulder lands an elbow that stopped Tony in his tracks for a moment. Tony tries to pull guard but Mulder holds him up against the cage and eventually Tony drops back down to his feet.
Tony fails to pull guard.
Mulder lands an elbow just above Tony 's eye. Mulder lands a damaging elbow. Tony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulder walks away with a smile on his face. Tony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Mulder closes the distance and clinches. Mulder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tony is breathing heavily.#T3# Tony is trying to pull guard but Mulder has him pressed against the cage. Tony working aggressively here.
Tony is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mulder to keep the fight standing. Mulder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tony backwards. Mulder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tony takes an elbow to the temple. Mulder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2# Tony is rocked! Mulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tony's defenses. Oh Tony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mulder working Tony over with knees to the body. Nice elbow from Mulder. Clinched against the cage, Mulder lands a big elbow that drops Tony! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tony is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fox Mulder! After winning the bout, Fox Mulder 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:
KFC 10:
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Masterclass clinches up with Dawes and pushes him back against the cage. Masterclass with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Marjorie Dawes has been cut. Masterclass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Masterclass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawes's face.
Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead. Dawes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masterclass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Masterclass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dawes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Masterclass digs a right hand underneath Dawes's ribcage. Dawes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dawes looks winded! Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Masterclass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dawes wants a takedown but no success here.
Masterclass scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterclass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Masterclass. Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead. Masterclass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Masterclass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawes.#T1# Dawes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Masterclass. Dawes jumps guard but Masterclass turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mason Masterclass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marjorie Dawes. Masterclass lands an uppercut.#ROC# Dawes is rocked! Masterclass lands with a light punch inside. Dawes is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterclass finish him? Masterclass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masterclass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masterclass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawes seems to have recovered his senses. Masterclass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawes backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Dawes takes an elbow to the temple. Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead. Masterclass lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2# Masterclass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses. Good body shot from Masterclass.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Dawes shrugs off. Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Dawes is looking for a takedown. Dawes tries to pull guard but Masterclass won't allow it.
Masterclass with a knee to the head.
Masterclass lands a body punch. Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterclass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawes's face.
Masterclass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawess head. Dawes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masterclass is defending well.#T3# Nice body punch from Masterclass - that landed with a thud.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow. Masterclass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dawes.
Masterclass connects with a knee to the head.
Masterclass with a knee to the head.
Masterclass pushes Dawes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dawes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masterclass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dawes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masterclass smiles and moves away.
#CL# Masterclass gets a clinch. #T4# Nice elbow from Masterclass. Masterclass stops a takedown attempt from Dawes.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Dawes shrugs off. Dawes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masterclass is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead. Good body shot from Masterclass.
Masterclass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Masterclass lands a good knee to the midsection. Dawes won't want to take too many of those. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice right hand lands inside from Masterclass. Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Dawes's ribcage. Masterclass lands a nice elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Masterclass dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Masterclass throws a shot to the body.
#CL# Masterclass clinches. Masterclass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Dawes in his tracks for a moment. Masterclass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawes can do to turn this around? Masterclass working Dawes over with knees to the body. The referee calls for Masterclass to work.
Dawes wants a takedown.
Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Dawes's ribcage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow. Dawes wants a takedown.
Dawes is breathing heavily. Masterclass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Masterclass lands an elbow inside. #T1# Dawes takes an elbow to the temple. Masterclass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Masterclass lands a nice elbow. Mason Masterclass has scored more points in the clinch so far. Masterclass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Dawes takes an elbow to the temple. Masterclass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Masterclass lands a shoulder strike. Knees to the body from Masterclass.
Masterclass working Dawes over with knees to the body. Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Dawes in his tracks for a moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masterclass connects with a knee to the head.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Dawes shrugs off. Masterclass lands a nice knee to the body. #T2# Masterclass connects with a knee to the head.
Masterclass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Masterclass misses with a knee to the head. Masterclass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masterclass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dawes blocks it with crossed arms. Masterclass prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason Masterclass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marjorie Dawes. Dawes is trying to pull guard but Masterclass has him pressed against the cage. Masterclass misses with an elbow strike.
Dawes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterclass obliges.#T3# Dawes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masterclass smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterclass. Dawes does a little dance to reset his feet. Masterclass slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawes, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dawes moves away from the strike by Masterclass. Dawes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Masterclass tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Dawes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dawes scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Dawes is working Masterclass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dawes trying to control but Masterclass is working from the bottom. Dawes distracts Masterclass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Dawes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dawes forces his way into half guard. Dawes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Masterclass dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Dawes dives in and scores a takedown into Masterclass's guard. Dawes scoring with some ground and pound. Masterclass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masterclass tries to get out of the position. Masterclass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dawes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dawes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dawes postures up in Masterclass's guard and throws a big left but Masterclass blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawes lands a couple of elbows. Dawes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Dawes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dawes throws a big right hand that misses. Masterclass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawes on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Masterclass tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dawes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterclass circles away. Masterclass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawes manages to circle out of the way. Masterclass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawes. Dawes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masterclass defends it well. Dawes shoots in looking for a takedown but Masterclass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dawes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masterclass as he avoids it easily. Mason Masterclass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marjorie Dawes. Masterclass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dawes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masterclass is fending him off so far but Dawes persists. Nope, Masterclass circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Dawes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Masterclass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Masterclass takes the fight into the clinch. Dawes is looking to take this one to the mat. Masterclass landing knees to the head.
Masterclass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masterclass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawes's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawes's brow. Masterclass prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Masterclass. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Masterclass prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Dawes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masterclass to keep the fight standing. Dawes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterclass after a bit of a struggle. Masterclass lands on the inside with an uppercut. Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawes is trying to pull guard but Masterclass has him pressed against the cage. Masterclass gets underhooks to prevent Dawes's takedown attempt.
Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Dawes's ribcage. Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Dawes in his tracks for a moment. Dawes avoiding damage as Masterclass throws knees to the body.
Dawes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masterclass smiles and moves away.
Dawes shoots in looking for a takedown but Masterclass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Dawes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4# Dawes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masterclass's head. Dawes is keen to just control but Masterclass is a slippery customer. Dawes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Dawes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marjorie Dawes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dawes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dawes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight! Mason Masterclass showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masterclass, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mason Masterclass! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mason Masterclass! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mason Masterclass!
Mason Masterclass wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Randy closes the distance and clinches. Randy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson. Randy misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Randy landing knees to the head.
Randy landing knees to the head.
Anderson lands a shot to the body. Randy lands a damaging elbow. Randy lands with a left to the head. Randy looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Randy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Randy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randy lands an elbow inside. Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow. Randy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Randy controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson pushes Randy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Randy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms. A hook to the body from Anderson.
Randy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body. Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy. Randy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randy is breathing heavily. Anderson scores with a shoulder strike. Randy takes a shot to the head. Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head. Randy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Randy misses with a short punch on the inside. Randy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randy pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Randy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow. Randy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Randy's head. Anderson lands a right hand. Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it. Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Randy trying to land knees to the body.
Randy misses with a knee strike.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head. Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards. #T3# Randy misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson lands with a left to the head. Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson. Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Randy's head. Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2# Randy is rocked! Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right from Anderson. Anderson lands with a right to the head. Anderson presses Randy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage. Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right to the head. A short left from Anderson. Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Randy with a big uppercut! Randy tries to clinch up but Anderson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Randy to the mat! Randy covers up and Anderson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Anderson! Our winner, Craig Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Masterclass closes the distance and clinches. Diaz tries a body shot but Masterclass blocks it.
Diaz lands with a left to the head. Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Chuck Diaz has been cut. Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Masterclass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterclass lands a nice knee to the body. Masterclass misses with a knee to the head. Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterclass. Masterclass lands a nice shot to the body. Diaz looks winded! Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off. 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! Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# That has opened up Chuck Diaz's cut even more. Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Masterclass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. Masterclass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not. Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT# The cut above Chuck Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# Chuck Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Masterclass lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Masterclass!
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Steller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawes defends well and Steller ends up having to push Dawes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dawes with the counter takedown but Steller avoids it easily. Dawes shoots in but no luck this time. No luck for Steller with that takedown attempt. Steller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawes. Steller tries to counter by clinching up but Dawes breaks away and moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Steller as Dawes shoots in. Ben Steller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marjorie Dawes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dawes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steller to the ground. Dawes is now in Steller's guard. Dawes trying to control the position from guard on top but Steller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Steller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Steller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawes on the ground.#T1# Dawes throws a big elbow that misses. Steller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawes is one step ahead there. Dawes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dawes advances to half guard. Dawes prevents Steller from improving his position. Dawes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steller to regain full guard. Steller keeping moving, preventing Dawes from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dawes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Steller wants to control the position but Dawes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Dawes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dawes thows a huge punch but Steller dodges it nicely.
Dawes works his way into side control. Dawes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Dawes crashes against the mat.
#T3# Dawes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawes lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2# Dawes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dawes but great work by Steller. Dawes is trying to control Steller's posture but Steller avoids it. Dawes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steller off and has taken his back! Steller covering up well and avoiding damage. Dawes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Steller tries to break free.
Dawes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Dawes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Steller!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Steller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dawes's arms. #T4# Steller is taking damage to the body and head. Dawes is punishing Steller with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Dawes has managed to slip his arm under Steller's chin. This could be all over... yep, Steller is tapping out! Submission win for Dawes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marjorie Dawes!
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Sambo misses with an uppercut. Sambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tony. A slow jab from Tony misses its intended target. Sambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tony.
Tony misses the jab. Tony works the jab nicely. Tony misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Sambo counters with a takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Sambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sambo moves into full mount! #SUB2# Sambo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tony can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Sambo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tony is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Sambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Tony wants to pass the guard but Sambo is keeping the position.#SUB2# Sambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Tony thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Tony postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tony, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB# Tony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Tony working for a triangle but Sambo defends it easily.
#SUB# Tony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sambo is looking to advance position but Tony has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3# Sambo tries to hold on but Tony pushes him away. Sambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tony looking to control but Sambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Tony swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Tony!
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Event:
KFC 8.
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Masterclass clinches with his opponent.
Masterclass blocking some punches.
Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera throws a head punch that misses. Olivera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterclass. Olivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masterclass looks to throw an elbow but misses. Masterclass missing with knees to the body.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Masterclass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Olivera working aggressively here.
Masterclass avoiding damage as Olivera throws knees to the body.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterclass. Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but Olivera blocks with his arms.
Olivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Olivera misses with a knee strike.
Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olivera obliges.#T1# Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Olivera fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Olivera. Olivera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Olivera managing to block the knees to the body from Masterclass.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterclass uses good head movement to avoid it. Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olivera. Masterclass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olivera blocks it with crossed arms. Olivera blocks the elbow strike.
Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterclass swings wildly with an uppercut but Olivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A knee to the head by Masterclass.
Masterclass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olivera avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterclass. Masterclass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterclass is breathing heavily. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olivera's brow. Olivera misses with a hook from the clinch. Olivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Olivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olivera. Masterclass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top. Olivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Masterclass throws an elbow but it misses.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Olivera lands with a right to the head. Olivera tries a knee to the head but Masterclass blocks it.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masterclass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olivera's brow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Olivera misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses. Masterclass takes a shot to the head. Olivera avoiding damage.
Masterclass avoiding damage as Olivera throws knees to the body.
Olivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masterclass's face.
Still in the clinch, Olivera scores with a nice short uppercut. Olivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Olivera working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masterclass misses with a hook from the clinch. Masterclass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##BC2# Olivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Masterclass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olivera. A lazy left from Olivera finds it's target. Olivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Olivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2# Masterclass is rocked! Olivera catches Masterclass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Masterclass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Olivera throws a monster overhand right that drops Masterclass! Olivera follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Olivera! Hector Olivera very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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