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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1# Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.#TD2# Bickle gets caught flat footed, as Hoo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bickle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoo dives into side control.
#REVR# Hoo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hoo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bickle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hoo connects with a decent elbow. Bickle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hoo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoo prevents Bickle from getting the reversal. A nice elbow there by Hoo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoo blocks Bickle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Bickle is bucking up trying to escape but Hoo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1# Hoo with the ground and pound from mount. Bickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoo dominating with strikes here. Bickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoo has a good base and remains in mount. Bickle is working hard here to advance position. Hoo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bickle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# Hoo lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Bickle is rocked! Hoo softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bickle is out cold! Hoo jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajai Hoo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1# Shine avoids the head kick by Socha.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Socha swats him away and circles back towards the center. A jab from Socha misses. Shine is looking to counter the offense by Socha and move into the clinch. Ivan Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shine wants to clinch. Shine tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance. Shine is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socha misses with a jab to the body
and Shine counters with a stiff right hand. Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# The crowd cheers as Socha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shine doesn't seem phased though. Socha jabs Shine right on the nose. Shine blinks but takes it well. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Socha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Socha misses the shot to the body. Shine tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance. A countering left hand to the body from Socha misses. Shine throws a right and a left that both miss. Socha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Shine is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
A cross from Socha lands. Socha throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut.#T2# Shine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shine there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shine tries to close the distance and clinch but Socha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Socha swats away the attempt to clinch by Shine. Socha misses with an uppercut. Socha keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Shine rushes Socha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Socha manages to break the clinch.
Shine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Socha misses with an uppercut. Socha throws a big shot that misses. Shine misses with a shot to the body and Socha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2# Shine is rocked! Socha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3# Crack! Socha connects with the perfect overhand right and Shine falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Socha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Socha! A victorious Karl Socha 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1# Oubaali tries to clinch but Adamson moves out of range. Adamson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Oubaali enables Adamson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oubaali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Oubaali working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Oubaali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Adamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oubaali wants to control the position but Adamson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Adamson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oubaali is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Adamson! In his post fight interview, Raphael Adamson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Ali Oubaali was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wong lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Wong clinches with his opponent.
Wong scores with a nice hook to the head. Wong lands a nice shot to the body. Wong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wong throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Wong. #CUT2# It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut. Wong stops a takedown attempt from Munchack.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong lands a nice uppercut. Wong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munchack managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Wong scores with a hook to the body. Munchack is breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wong. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong misses with some punches.
#T1# Wong gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munchack wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Munchack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wong lands with a short head shot on the inside. Munchack fails to pull guard.
Wong tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
Wong scores with a shoulder strike. Wong cracks Munchack with a nice body shot. Wong lands a shot to the body.#TD2# Wong pulls guard successfully.
Wong trying to strike off his back.
Munchack stands up out of Wong's guard for a moment - Wong manages to land a nice upkick. Wong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. Wong stands up over Munchack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Munchack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Munchack. Wong looking to pass the guard. Wong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munchack's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Wong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wong thows a huge punch but Munchack dodges it nicely.
Wong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Munchack's thigh. Munchack counters though and makes it back to full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard. Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wong stands up over Munchack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Munchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there. Wong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wong scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard. Munchack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wong forces his way into half guard. Wong works his way into side control. Wong in side control, throwing shots but Munchack defends. Munchack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Munchack sneaks back into half guard.#T4# Wong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Wong is looking for a kimura here.
Wong not landing any meaningful shots this time. Munchack is looking to improve his position.
Munchack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wong scores with a couple of nice shots. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Munchack wants to get back to full guard. Wong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munchack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Wong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack'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. #R2# Wong connects with the punch. Wong lands a lovely overhand right. A head kick misses from Wong. Munchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munchack fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2# Wong bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Munchack! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Munchack has momentary wrist control but Wong slips an elbow through the middle. Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy. Munchack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard. Wong stands up over Munchack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Munchack can't keep his opponent in guard - Wong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Wong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Munchack reverses the position - he's now on top in Wong's guard. #SUB2# Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munchack is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Wong has his foot on Munchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munchack works his way back into a safe position though. Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munchack's guard. #REVB# Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Munchack. Munchack keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass. Wong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Munchack wants to sweep but no luck. Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. Wong landing some decent shots from guard. Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. #T2# Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchack has wrist control. Wong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Munchack trying to control the position here. Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Munchack. Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wong working some strikes from top position. Munchack trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
Munchack 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. Wong wants to pass the guard but Munchack is keeping the position. Munchack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Wong scoring with some ground and pound. Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard. Wong passes easily into side control. Nice work. Munchack tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wong throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Wong cracks Munchack with a big right hand but Munchack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd goes nuts as Wong knocks Munchack out cold with a massive hammerfist! Wong Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Master Wong! Master Wong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC 240
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug lands a two punch combo.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so Munchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Munchack's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hug is trying to keep Munchack in close.
Munchack sitting in guard here, content to control. Hug is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hug keeping moving, preventing Munchack from controlling successfully. Munchack lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# Munchack stops Hug from standing up. Munchack trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB# Munchack drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Munchack off! Munchack jumps back into Hug's guard. Hug is looking to stand up but Munchack isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Munchack slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munchack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hug misses with a wild combination.
Munchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2##CL# Munchack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munchack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away. Munchack keeps control of Hug as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munchack has him pressed against the cage. Hug has had enough of the clinch but Munchack keeps him there for the moment. Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hug working aggressively here.
Hug is trying to push Munchack away but Munchack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Munchack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hug's guard.#T3# Munchack pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hug regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Munchack. Munchack passes easily into side control. Nice work. Munchack trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. Munchack gets to mount! Hug was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB# Munchack has control of Hug's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hug regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4# Hug is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hug tries to hold on but Munchack pushes him away. Munchack wants to control the pace but Hug is squirming around nicely. Munchack connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Munchack throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Munchack loaded up on that one. Munchack lands with some strikes. Munchack landing strikes from the mount. Munchack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Munchack dominated that round. 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. #R2# Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD# Munchack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Munchack stops Hug from getting back to his feet.
Munchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Munchack is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Munchack controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Munchack looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Munchack looking to control and managing it successfully. Hug is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1# Munchack looking to control and managing it successfully. Munchack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Munchack raining down shots from the mount! Munchack controlling the position easily from mount. Hug is squirming around, avoiding Munchack's attempts to control the action. Munchack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hug wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB# Munchack has isolated one of Hug's arms. Hug looking to fight him off but Munchack twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklin Munchack! After the fight, Franklin Munchack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEFC Live 34
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Adamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schwarzeneg to the ground. Adamson is now in Schwarzeneg's guard. Adamson stops Schwarzeneg from standing up. Schwarzeneg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adamson dives into side control.
#SUB2# Adamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schwarzeneg, who protects the arm well. Schwarzeneg tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Adamson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schwarzeneg to take his back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Schwarzeneg tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Adamson sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Schwarzeneg to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Adamson! Raphael Adamson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick from Borg lands but Hoo takes it in his stride. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Borg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tycoon Gym in the buildup to the fight. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borg moves away. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from Hoo misses. Hoo lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Borg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Hoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hoo avoids the head kick by Borg.
#T1# Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hoo throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it. Hoo misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Hoo. Hoo scores with a jab to the jaw. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo shapes to counter with a head kick. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Borg moves out of range as Hoo throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hoo. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg throws a lazy head kick and Hoo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Junior Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Borg. Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Borg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Borg is breathing heavily. Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. A lazy left from Hoo finds it's target. Hoo throws a jab when Borg was well out of range. Hoo looks for the body kick but Borg saw that one coming. Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Hoo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3# Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoo throws an off balance right hand
and Borg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hoo is lucky that one didn't land flush. Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Borg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoo.
#KD2# Hoo lands a big uppercut and Borg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Borg looks OK. Hoo waves Borg back to his feet!#ROC2# Borg is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Junior Borg has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Borg throws a head kick that misses. Borg avoids a kick to the body.
Borg is looking to counter with head kicks. Borg slips a jab from Hoo. Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Borg. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2# Hoo cracks Borg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borg to stand back up! Oh Borg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Borg seems to have got his legs back now. Hoo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoo. Borg blocks a head kick by Hoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Borg avoids the head kick by Hoo.
A head kick misses from Borg. Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajai Hoo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Junior Borg's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Borg throws a head kick that misses. Borg throws a head kick that misses. Hoo scores with the left hand. Borg knows he should have avoided that one. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ajai Hoo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2# Hoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Borg's guard. Hoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hoo is in close to Borg's body, working some short punches and elbows. Borg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoo dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Borg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Hoo working the head and body with strikes. Borg is pushing Hoo's head away, looking to escape. Hoo manages to hold on to the position though. Hoo grinds an elbow into Borg's temple. Borg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoo is controlling him well. Hoo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Borg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoo has just dragged him back down to the mat. Borg bucks up and tries to throw Hoo off but instead Hoo has got his back! Hoo scores with punches to the body. #T2# Borg wants to get back to his feet. Hoo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Borg trying to get back to his feet but Hoo is in full control for now. Hoo lands an elbow to the side of the head. Borg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Borg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Borg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hoo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borg's head. Borg wants to get back to his feet. Borg is covering up but some of the strikes from Hoo are getting through and doing damage.
Borg is trying to get back to his feet but Hoo has full control of the position and if anything, Borg has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES# Borg manages to stand up with Hoo still on his back. Eventually Hoo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T4# Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg takes one to the side of the head.
Borg throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo cracks Borg with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajai Hoo!
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Event:
CEFC 237
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Munchack throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Munchack closes the distance and clinches. McSlamm misses with a punch on the inside.
McSlamm misses with a body punch.
McSlamm misses with a punch to the body.
McSlamm is trying to break free. McSlamm tries to break free but Munchack pushes him back against the cage. Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Munchack jumps guard and drags McSlamm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McSlamm is stalling in the full guard. McSlamm wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving. McSlamm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Munchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchack, not yet. McSlamm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# McSlamm wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving. Munchack is pulling down on McSlamm's head to control his posture. McSlamm trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Munchack is looking to cinch up a triangle. McSlamm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Munchack's body to avoid the submission. Munchack has instead reached around McSlamm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Munchack arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franklin Munchack! In his post fight interview, Franklin Munchack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Sara McSlamm was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Event:
gc144
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Socha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Damione Deathclaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Socha scrambles back to his feet. Damione Deathclaw throws a hook to the side of Socha's head but Socha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Damione Deathclaw fails in his attempt to clinch. Damione Deathclaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Socha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Damione Deathclaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Socha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damione Deathclaw. Socha throws out a counter right but Damione Deathclaw avoids it with no problem. Socha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2# It looks like Calypso Damione Deathclaw has been cut. Socha throws a body shot but no joy. Socha throws a jab when Damione Deathclaw was well out of range. Damione Deathclaw jabs Socha to the body, keeping him at a distance. Damione Deathclaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Damione Deathclaw scores with a jab. Socha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC# Socha is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Damione Deathclaw throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Damione Deathclaw moves out of range easily. Socha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damione Deathclaw. Calypso Damione Deathclaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Damione Deathclaw throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Socha's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Damione Deathclaw dives in looking to finish as Socha flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Damione Deathclaw's strikes! Damione Deathclaw is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Socha's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Socha was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calypso Damione Deathclaw! A relieved looking Calypso Damione Deathclaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 235
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1# Nah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut. Nah swings for the body but Munchack moves out of range.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nah throws a jab but it's blocked by Munchack. #CL# Nah rushes Munchack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Munchack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Munchack blocking some punches.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
#TD2# Munchack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nah regains guard immediately. Nah wants to get back to his feet but Munchack is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Nah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Munchack looking to pass the guard. Nah wants to stand but Munchack is controlling the position. #ES# Nah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Munchack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Nah throws a big shot that misses. Munchack blocks a leg kick. Munchack feints the counter takedown.#CL# Nah clinches. Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nah. Munchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nah pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Munchack takes the fight into the clinch. Nah working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Munchack jumps guard.
Nah trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom. Nah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Munchack has control of Nah's left arm, preventing Nah from doing any damage. #SU# Nah stands up from Munchack's guard - Nah perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# Munchack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchack connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Tee Nah has been cut. Nah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munchack. Munchack feints the counter takedown. Munchack checks the leg kick. Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Munchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nah.
Munchack is looking to clinch. #CL# Nah has Munchack up against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nah. Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Nah scores with a shot to the side of Munchack's head. Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munchack or not. Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nah lands a shoulder strike. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. Munchack blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. Munchack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.#TD2# Munchack jumps guard.
#SU# Munchack is working an open guard so Nah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Munchack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Nah dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Nah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nah blocks a leg kick. Nah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tee Nah is winning the standup battle so far. Nah misses with a wild body shot. Nah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Nah.
Nah tries to land a leg kick but Munchack saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# Nah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munchack, pushing him back against the cage. Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munchack. Munchack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nah misses with a hook from the clinch. Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it. Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Munchack blocking some punches.
Munchack has Nah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.#BC# Nah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Munchack drives through with a takedown into Nah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Munchack throwing strikes but missing. #ES# Nah scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#KD# Nah cracks Munchack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Munchack to stand back up! 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! A big left from Nah misses. A swing and a miss from Nah. Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2##CL2# Nah gets tackled into the cage by Munchack. Munchack maintains the clinch. Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munchack backwards. Munchack tries to pull guard but Nah won't allow it.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nah smiles and moves away.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nah scores with a shoulder strike. Munchack has Nah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT# That has opened up Franklin Munchack's cut even more. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. Nah misses with some punches.
Nah lands a body punch. Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Nah breaks from the clinch.
Nah missing with a left hand there. Munchack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Munchack tries to clinch there but Nah circles away.
Some wild striking there from Nah.
Nah looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchack is just out of range. Nah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munchack. #T4# Nah throws out a loose jab but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it. Nah throws a lazy right hand but Munchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Munchack feints the counter takedown. Munchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Nah tries to sprawl out of it but Munchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. An attempted straight right counter from Nah misses the target.#CL# Nah has Munchack up against the cage in a clinch.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with some punches.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchack uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Nah dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Nah throws a head kick that misses. Munchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nah defends it well. Nah misses with a looping left. Nah misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Munchack counters with a shoot takedown. Nah fights it but they end up in guard. Nah wants to stand up but Munchack is controlling him. #ES# Nah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Munchack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Nah lands a shoulder strike. #T1# Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah stops a takedown attempt from Munchack.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Nah tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
Munchack wants a takedown.
Nah prevents the takedown attempt.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. Munchack is trying to pull guard but Nah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchack. Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nah throws a head punch that misses. Nah tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
#T2# Nah is defending well against a takedown attempt. Nah misses with some punches.
Nah gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
A body shot lands from Nah.
Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack looking for a takedown. Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munchack backwards. Nah misses with some punches.
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! Nah lands with a short shot to the head. Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah throws a head punch that misses. Tee Nah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Munchack is working for takedown but Nah is calmly controlling the position for now. Munchack fails to pull guard.
Munchack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munchack takes a shot to the head. Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Munchack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Munchack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nah looks to land a combination but Munchack avoids it well. Munchack moves away from the strike by Nah. Nah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munchack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Nah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Franklin Munchack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Munchack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tee Nah showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nah 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Nah! Tee Nah 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 Fight Night 98
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1# Knee tries to close the distance and clinch but Adamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamson manages to avoid it. Adamson blocks a low kick nicely. Knee sets himself, and Adamson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knee avoids it this time.#TD2# Adamson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Adamson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adamson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Adamson is trying to get an arm triangle but Knee is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knee tries to buck Adamson off but Adamson is having none of it. Knee gets back to half guard.#T1# Knee trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Knee has control of Adamson's left arm, preventing Adamson from doing any damage. Knee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Adamson preventing the sweep. #SUB# Knee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adamson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Adamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Adamson preventing the sweep. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Knee looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
#SUB2# Adamson has gone for a leg lock! Knee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adamson's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Adamson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Knee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Knee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Adamson keeping moving, preventing Knee from controlling successfully. Knee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Knee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Knee is in close to Adamson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Knee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knee throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4# Knee landing a few strikes. Knee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knee advances to full mount. #SUB# Knee working for a guillotine from mount but Adamson is in no mood to give up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Adamson blocking the ground and pound. Adamson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Adamson blocking the ground and pound. Knee throwing strikes but Adamson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Knee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Knee dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Adamson tries for a takedown but Knee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Adamson fails to land the takedown. Knee tried to counter with a leg kick but Adamson avoided it. Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Adamson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knee to the mat! Knee manages to get full guard. Bruce Knee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Knee wants to sweep here but Adamson controlling him for the moment. Knee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knee'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. Knee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Knee is working hard here to advance position. Knee is trying to control the position but Adamson postures up. #ES# Knee wriggles free and stands up. Knee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Adamson shoots in looking for a takedown but Knee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Knee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bruce Knee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Adamson. Knee fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Adamson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD# Knee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adamson sprawls well initially but Knee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Adamson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Knee. Knee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Knee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Adamson controlling the position. Knee postures up in Adamson's guard and throws a big left but Adamson blocks it. #T3# Knee throws a big elbow that misses. Knee landing some decent shots from guard. Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knee sitting in guard, not really doing much. Knee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamson can do to turn this around? Knee throws a big elbow that misses. Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Adamson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Knee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Adamson ducks right into an uppercut from Knee. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adamson. Knee jabs at Adamson's body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamson moves away. Adamson wants to counter the offense by Knee and move into the clinch position. Adamson blocks a jab. Adamson tries to counter with a clinch but Knee shakes him off and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Knee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Adamson stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Adamson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Knee regains full guard. Nicely done. Adamson stopping the sweep attempt from Knee. Adamson advances to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Knee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adamson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Adamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Knee tries to get to full guard but Adamson has control of the leg. Knee trying to control from the bottom.
Knee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adamson prevents Knee from improving his position. Raphael Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Knee has his hands clasped together around Adamson's back. He's all about the action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Knee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Knee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bruce Knee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Knee is figuring out what he wants to do next. Knee 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. Adamson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knee. Knee trying to control from Adamson's half guard. Adamson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Knee's corner is telling him to maintain position. Adamson keeping moving, preventing Knee from controlling successfully. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Adamson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knee controls the pace. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Knee trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Adamson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knee but Knee pushes him off and we're back to square one. An attempted straight right counter from Knee misses the target. Adamson shoots in looking for a takedown but Knee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knee scores with a body shot.
#TD# Adamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Knee stopping the sweep attempt from Adamson.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Knee showed his dominance in that final round. Well Knee 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Knee! Bruce Knee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEFC 234
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1# Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Adamson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Adamson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedotov quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Adamson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fedotov trying to control but Adamson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Fedotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Adamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Adamson drops back looking for a leg! Fedotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fedotov manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into Fedotov's guard. #T1##SUB2# Adamson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fedotov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adamson, into his guard. #REVR# Adamson keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass. Fedotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Fedotov looking to pass the guard. Fedotov tries to stand but Adamson is controlling from the bottom. Fedotov 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. Adamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedotov is one step ahead there. Adamson keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass. #T3# Fedotov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adamson is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Fedotov clinches. Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage. Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Adamson avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. Adamson tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Adamson digs a right hand into Fedotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedotov's gas tank. Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
#T4# Adamson lands a body shot. Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Fedotov looking to throw knees to the head but Adamson is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamson. Fedotov is breathing heavily. Adamson lands a shot to the body. Fedotov prevents a body shot from Adamson. Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Adamson. Adamson misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Adamson. Adamson presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A right hand to the body from Adamson.
Adamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Adamson - that landed with a thud.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow. Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that round. 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. #R2##TD2# Adamson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Fedotov tries to roll over but Adamson keeps him under control.#SUB2# Adamson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fedotov sees it coming and defends easily. Fedotov tries to get to full guard but Adamson has control of the leg. Fedotov tries to kick Adamson off but Adamson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Adamson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedotov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedotov wants to get back to full guard but Adamson has mounted him! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2# Adamson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Fedotov is looking to improve his position but Adamson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2# Adamson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedotov is surviving well by controlling Adamson's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Adamson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedotov is surviving well by controlling Adamson's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Fedotov tries to control Adamson's head but Adamson pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Fedotov is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Raphael Adamson! Raphael Adamson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
gc141.5
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1# Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Socha connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off. A slow jab from Socha misses its intended target. Socha throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Socha swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socha! But no joy. Jones throws the left hand but Socha avoids the punch easily. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Socha circles away quickly and effectively. Jones looks for the body kick but Socha saw that one coming. Jones tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socha. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha with a jab. A big left from Socha misses. Socha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Socha slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
#T1# Socha scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Socha avoids it really well and circles away. Socha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Socha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones slips under a jab. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC# Socha is rocked! Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Socha takes one to the chin there. Socha is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones is pawing at Socha, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Socha's nose. Socha is badly hurt! Jones pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Socha tries desperately to hold on but Jones is relentless in his assault! As Socha receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jones away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Jones! In his post fight interview, Leandro Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
gc140.5
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Hales misses with a takedown enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab. No luck for Hales with that takedown attempt. Nice jab there from Socha. Hales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Socha sprawls well. Socha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hales gets slowly back to his feet. Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socha tries to avoid it but Hales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socha to the ground. Socha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Socha misses with a straight left. #T1# Hales avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hales blocks a head kick by Socha.
Hales slips a straight right by Socha.#TD2# Hales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Socha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hales trying to hold on to Socha's head to control him but Socha postures up.
Hales wants to get back to full guard but Socha has passed into side control. Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hales sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Socha is looking to stall here but Hales recovers full guard. Hales looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Socha is in close to Hales's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Hales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Socha passes into half guard.
Socha thows a huge punch but Hales dodges it nicely.
Socha controlling the pace. Socha wants to stand up but Hales has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3# Socha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hales wants to control but Socha is keeping busy.
Socha wants to get back to his feet.
Hales has hold of Socha's hands but Socha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hales tries to get to full guard but Socha has control of the leg. Socha is looking to take a break and control but Hales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Hales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Hales looking for submissions off his back. Hales is looking to improve his position.
Socha is trying to control. Hales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Socha is thwarting Hales's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Socha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Socha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hales has time to react.#CUT# It looks like Mark Hales has been cut. Hales shoots and misses and Socha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Socha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hales's head. The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Socha defends it well. Hales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC# Hales is rocked! Socha throws a pinpoint strike between Hales's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hales crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Socha scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Socha! A very excited looking Karl Socha 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:
CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1# Shemelianenko blocks the body kick.
Shemelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hoo goes for a double leg but Shemelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shemelianenko continues to drive forward. Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo misses with an uppercut. Shemelianenko blocks a head kick by Hoo.
A counter left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses its target. Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Hoo. Hoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shemelianenko defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shemelianenko throws a jab when Hoo was well out of range.#T1# Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko. Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hoo is looking to chop away at Shemelianenko's legs. Shemelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hoo moves forwards but Shemelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC# Hoo is rocked! A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hoo. Shemelianenko feinted there with a counter leg kick. Shemelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A big right from Hoo misses. Nice jab there from Hoo. Nice takedown defense from Shemelianenko. No joy for Hoo on that attempt. Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajai Hoo.#T2# An inside leg kick from Shemelianenko misses. Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoo's sensitive parts. Shemelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoo circles away.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Hoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shemelianenko's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shemelianenko is retaining full guard. Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shemelianenko pulls Hoo in close to prevent any damage. Shemelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoo is one step ahead there. #T3# Shemelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Hoo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shemelianenko there! Hoo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shemelianenko is looking to get to half guard. Hoo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4# Hoo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shemelianenko is looking to escape. Hoo controlling the position easily from mount. Shemelianenko is looking to improve his position but Hoo isn't that keen on the idea. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoo lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ajai Hoo will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Hoo scores with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut. Hoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko. Hoo throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side. Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it. Hoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Hoo. Good exchange - Hoo coming out on top. Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo with the counter takedown but Shemelianenko avoids it easily. Shemelianenko scores with a punch to the head. Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Hoo saw it coming and moves away.
Hoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Shemelianenko finish him?#T1# Hoo staying out of range there. Hoo seems to have recovered his senses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoo. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick. Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Shemelianenko clinches. Shemelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoo. Shemelianenko lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye. Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut. Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hoo scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko. 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! Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoo stalling against the cage.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Shemelianenko blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shemelianenko is keeping busy. Shemelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoo scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head. Feodor Shemelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Hoo is breathing heavily. Shemelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike. Shemelianenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shemelianenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoo's brow. Hoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shemelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Hoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD# Shemelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoo sprawling to the canvas! Hoo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shemelianenko finish him?!
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo feints the counter takedown. Shemelianenko throws a leg kick #TD2# so Hoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This has been an exciting period of action! Shemelianenko controlling Hoo's posture. Hoo postures up and lands a big shot to Shemelianenko's brow. #T4# Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Shemelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Shemelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoo stalling.
Hoo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shemelianenko up against the cage. Shemelianenko avoiding damage as Hoo throws knees to the body.
Shemelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Hoo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land. Hoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoo scores with a nice hook to the head. Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Hoo avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Shemelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Hoo in his tracks for a moment. Shemelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoo backwards. Hoo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
#T1# Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Hoo controls the action.
Shemelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2# Hoo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hoo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Hoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely. Shemelianenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoo from advancing to side control. Hoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shemelianenko defending well though. #T2# Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hoo working the head and body with strikes. Hoo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shemelianenko to regain full guard. Shemelianenko is pulling down on Hoo's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hoo throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Shemelianenko misses the target. Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick. Hoo thows a leg kick but Shemelianenko checks it #KD# and Shemelianenko counters with a head kick that drops Hoo to the mat! Hoo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoo avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Hoo feints the counter takedown. Shemelianenko thumps Hoo with a low kick.#T3# Hoo connects with an inside leg kick. Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily. Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hoo takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Shemelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shemelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse. Hoo blocks a low kick nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Hoo.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
and Hoo counters with a nice body kick. Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Shemelianenko seems unphased.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.#T4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shemelianenko, right into the meat.
Hoo slips a jab from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoo. Hoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot. Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoo is out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shemelianenko wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance. Hoo feints the counter takedown. Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Shemelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Feodor Shemelianenko. I think Shemelianenko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko! A relieved looking Feodor Shemelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
gc138
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Socha just misses with a punch to the body.
Peace 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. Peace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Peace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Socha. Socha 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. Peace throws a hook but Socha avoids it easily. Peace moves out of range as Socha strikes. Peace slips a straight right by Socha. Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Socha. No joy for Peace on that attempt. It seemed like Socha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Peace avoids the body shot from Socha.
A quick step to the side and Peace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Socha looks to land a right hand but Peace moved out of range. Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socha. Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Socha misses with an uppercut. Peace saw that one coming. Socha misses with a head kick.
Peace takes a body punch but keeps moving. Peace cracks Socha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Socha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Socha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peace slips a straight right by Socha. Peace thumps Socha with a low kick. Peace blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Socha. #T2# Socha misses with a hook. Peace is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Peace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Socha looks like he wants to counter punch here. Peace walks into a straight right hand from Socha. Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socha. Peace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peace throws a sloppy body shot
and Socha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Peace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Socha. Socha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peace is out of range. Socha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A little feinted left hand from Peace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Peace looks for the body kick but Socha saw that one coming. Peace swinging wildly here.
Peace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Socha misses the shot to the body. Peace throwing a counter right hand but Socha manages to avoid it. Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Socha misses with a lunging right hand
and Peace counters with a straight right hand. Socha misses with a body shot
and Peace counters with a series of strikes. Socha will be more careful next time no doubt. Peace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socha.#T4# Peace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peace swings and misses with a shot to the body and Socha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Socha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peace looks to land a right hand but Socha moved out of range. Peace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peace moves away from the strike by Socha. Peace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Socha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Peace slips under a jab. Socha digs a good hook to Peace's body.
Socha connects with a single shot there. Peace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2# Peace is rocked! Peace moves out of range as Socha throws a body kick.
It looked like Peace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Peace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socha. That did some damage! Socha throws a shot from downtown. Peace moves away and avoids it. Peace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socha just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peace. Socha shrugs it off though. Socha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peace scores with the left hand. Socha knows he should have avoided that one. Socha looks to land a right hand but Peace moved out of range.#T1# Peace cracks Socha with an open hand slap. Good exchange - Peace coming out on top. Peace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socha's waist but Socha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peace off to one side. Socha thows a left - swing and a miss! Peace cracks Socha with a good jab. Socha swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Peace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peace somewhat.#T2##TD# Socha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peace to score an easy takedown into full guard. Peace looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Socha keeping moving, preventing Peace from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peace controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Socha is trying to control the position but Peace postures up. Peace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Socha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Peace thows a left - swing and a miss! Danga de danga de dang - Peace scores with a four punch combination!#TD# Peace gets a takedown into half guard.#T4# Socha is looking to improve his position.
Socha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Peace is keen to just control but Socha is a slippery customer. Socha is looking for a sweep. Peace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Socha is looking to control Peace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Socha avoid being mounted? The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Peace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peace content to control rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Peace dominated that second round. That's time! Peace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Peace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Socha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Socha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peace. Socha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Socha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peace. A slow jab from Socha misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Socha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Socha throws a jab when Peace was well out of range. Peace misses with a right hand and Socha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Socha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Peace scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Peace. Socha ducks under a wild hook from Peace. Peace throws a series of punches but Socha moves out of range. Socha throws a hook but Peace blocks it. Peace sizes up Socha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Socha lands a lovely overhand right. Socha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Peace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Peace as he connects with a hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Peace defending well as Socha loads up on a big left hand. A counter left hand to the body from Peace misses its target. Peace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Socha misses with a right hand and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peace jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Socha swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Peace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Socha back to the cage. Peace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3# Socha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peace. Peace misses with a straight left. Peace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Socha on the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Peace.
Socha slips under a jab. Socha throws a hook to the side of Peace's head but Peace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Peace moves out of range easily. Peace clobbers Socha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Socha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peace.#T4# A shot to the liver by Peace. Beautiful body shot. Socha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peace. Socha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peace throws a nice outside leg kick. Peace throws a shot from downtown. Socha moves away and avoids it. Socha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Peace blocks the body kick.
Socha misses with a right hand and Peace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Peace shoots in and bounces Socha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Peace prevents Socha from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Warren Peace showed his dominance in that final round. Well Peace 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Peace! A very excited looking Warren Peace 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:
CEFC Fight Night 95
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1# Nice body kick there by Golden. Golden misses with a wild body shot. Golden throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range. Golden throws a push kick but Adamson slaps the foot to one side. Golden scores with the left hand. Adamson knows he should have avoided that one. Golden scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamson avoids the head kick by Golden.
Adamson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golden. Golden lands with a nice body kick. Golden throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Adamson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golden. Adamson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Adamson moves out of range easily. Adamson tries to counter with a clinch but Golden shakes him off and moves away. Golden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Golden feints and then cracks Adamson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adamson down. Golden throws a series of punches but Adamson moves out of range. Adamson wants to counter with a clinch but Golden pushes him away. A leg kick checked by Adamson. Golden misses with a low kick. Adamson wants to counter with a clinch but Golden pushes him away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamson needs to keep his hands up - Golden had a free shot at his head there. Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but Golden shows good takedown defense. Golden throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2# Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2# Adamson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Golden wants to stand up but Adamson is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Adamson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golden but Golden pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice takedown defense from Golden. No joy for Adamson on that attempt. Golden is looking for a counter combo. Trey Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Adamson. Golden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Golden lands with a nice body punch. Golden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Golden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Golden connects with a jab. Golden throws a right hand that Adamson ducks under and follows up with a left that Adamson also avoids with ease. Golden misses with a wild combination.
Adamson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Golden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adamson is out of range and Golden settles back down. #T3# No luck for Adamson with that takedown attempt. Jab, jab by Golden - just one landing. Golden misses with a low kick.
Golden sets himself, and Adamson steps forward looking for the clinch! Golden avoids it this time. Golden misses with a hook. Golden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Golden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Golden misses with a looping left. Golden throws a chopping leg kick but Adamson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Adamson wants to counter the offense by Golden and move into the clinch position. Golden stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet. A clash of legs there as Adamson blocks the low kick. Golden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Adamson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Adamson slips a jab from Golden. Trey Golden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good leg kick by Golden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golden misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adamson tries to counter by closing the distance. Golden slaps away a takedown attempt from Adamson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Adamson dives in for a single leg takedown but Golden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golden. Adamson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Adamson shoots in for a double leg but Golden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Golden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamson circles away quickly and effectively. Golden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adamson in his tracks. Adamson avoids the head kick by Golden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golden. Adamson does a little dance to reset his feet. Golden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adamson's sensitive parts. Golden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Golden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Golden throws a head kick that misses. Adamson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Adamson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Golden's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Golden dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Adamson moves out of range of the leg kick from Golden. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adamson is defended easily by Golden. Sloppy strikes from Golden. Those never looked like landing. Adamson dives in and grabs Golden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes down on Adamson's head and hops out. A looping hook to the body misses from Golden. Adamson does a little dance to reset his feet. Adamson avoids a kick to the body.
Golden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golden throws a half hearted mid kick. Trey Golden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Golden throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range. Adamson moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Adamson fails with a takedown attempt. Trey Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Adamson. Adamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golden as he jumps to the side. #T1# Golden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Golden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Golden slaps away a takedown attempt from Adamson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Golden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Golden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Golden misses. Danga de danga de dang - Golden scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut. Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Adamson moves out of range easily. Golden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Golden sets himself, and Adamson steps forward looking for the clinch! Golden avoids it this time. Golden thows a leg kick but Adamson checks it #CL2# and Adamson counters by moving into the clinch. Golden blocks a body shot from Adamson. Adamson misses with a body punch.
Golden tries to pull guard but Adamson won't allow it.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Golden pulls guard. #T2# Adamson won't allow Golden to get back to his feet. Adamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Golden is retaining full guard. #ES# Golden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Golden. Adamson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Golden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Golden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamson. Golden misses with a few strikes there.
Adamson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adamson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golden. Adamson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A nice inside leg kick there by Golden. That's going to slow Adamson down. Golden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamson. Golden throws a push kick but Adamson slaps the foot to one side. Golden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamson can do to turn this around? Golden throws a leg kick which misses Adamson's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamson tries to avoid it. Golden connects with an inside leg kick. Golden throws a leg kick which misses Adamson's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamson tries to avoid it. #T3# Golden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamson.#TD2# Adamson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Golden did well to prevent Adamson getting side control. Golden wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Golden is defending against the submission attempts here by Adamson.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golden throws a right and a left that Adamson avoids nicely. Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Golden throws a half hearted mid kick. Golden misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Adamson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Golden is looking to stand back up but Adamson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Golden. #REVR# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Golden is trying to stand.
#ES# Golden manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adamson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson misses with a punch to the body.
Golden pushes Adamson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Golden dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Adamson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golden.#TD2# Adamson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Golden to the mat! Golden manages to get full guard. Golden wants to stand but Adamson is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Golden tries to land a front kick but Adamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Adamson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Adamson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golden circles away. Golden lands with a kick to the temple. Adamson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Golden throws the kick towards the body but Adamson avoids it. Golden sets himself, and Adamson steps forward looking for the clinch! Golden avoids it this time. No luck for Adamson with that takedown attempt. Trey Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Adamson. Golden throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2# Adamson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Golden tries to kick Adamson off in order to stand up. Adamson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Raphael Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Golden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES# Golden sneaks out the side door and pushes Adamson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Adamson gets a double leg takedown into Golden's guard. Golden is looking to stand back up but Adamson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Golden. #REVR##SUB2# Adamson seems to be working for a kimura but Golden defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Adamson is trying to work for a kimura but Golden is defending well.
#T3# Adamson prevents Golden from standing back up.
Trey Golden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES# Golden kicks off Adamson and gets to his feet. Golden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adamson. Golden stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet. Golden tries to land a front kick but Adamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A chopping leg kick lands by Golden. Golden connects with a leg kick. Adamson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Golden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adamson doesn't seem bothered though. Golden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golden throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and moves out of range. Adamson wants to counter with a clinch but Golden pushes him away. Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Trey Golden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Golden misses with a body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Golden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but Golden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Trey Golden showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golden, 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 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Golden! After winning the bout, Trey Golden 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:
CEFC Fight Night 94
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Munchack gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Munchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahman tries to get to full guard but Munchack has control of the leg. Rahman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Rahman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rahman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munchack won't allow Rahman to sweep him here. Rahman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rahman wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving. #T1# Munchack trying to control the position here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munchack is on top in guard.
#REVB# Munchack stays in close to Rahman's body and controls the position. Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Munchack wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position. Munchack wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Munchack wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position. Munchack looking to sit in guard and control but Rahman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Rahman stays in close to Munchack's body and controls the position. Munchack is controlling Rahman's posture. Rahman with a flurry of punches that miss. Munchack being controlled here, momentarily. Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Munchack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rahman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Munchack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well. Rahman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rahman wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mujibur Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munchack has a takedown stuffed. Munchack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rahman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And Munchack tries to counter it with a takedown but Rahman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Munchack blocks a leg kick. Rahman lands with an overhand left. Munchack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Munchack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Rahman. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Munchack throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily. Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchack is just out of range. Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchack moves away. Munchack avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujibur Rahman dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Rahman clinches up with Munchack and pushes him back against the cage. Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around? Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Munchack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Munchack tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Munchack.
Rahman tries to work over Munchack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rahman tries to work over Munchack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahman after a bit of a struggle. Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman lands with a left to the head. Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Munchack backwards. Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rahman has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1# Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch. Rahman just leaning against Munchack, taking a breather. Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mujibur Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack. Munchack wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top. Rahman lands a body shot. Munchack dodges an elbow strike from Rahman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rahman throws an elbow but misses. Rahman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munchack blocking some punches.
#T2# Rahman is trying to stall.
Munchack avoids the elbow strike from Rahman, against the cage.
Rahman throws an elbow but it misses.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rahman throws a head punch that misses. Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchack blocks a body shot from Rahman. Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut. Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Munchack avoids the damage to the body. Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Munchack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munchack tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
#T3# Rahman gets through Munchack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman is struggling to control the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munchack. Rahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munchack blocks an elbow strike. Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rahman misses with an elbow over the top. Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rahman is struggling to control the position. Rahman throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Munchack tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Munchack takes an elbow to the temple. Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Munchack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Munchack is trying to drag Rahman to the mat but Rahman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rahman misses with a knee strike.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Munchack is breathing heavily. Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Munchack blocks a body shot from Rahman. Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munchack backwards. 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! Rahman cracks Munchack with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujibur Rahman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack'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. #R3##CL# Rahman closes the distance and clinches. Mujibur Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rahman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Munchack takes an elbow to the temple. Rahman lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. Munchack takes an elbow to the forehead. Munchack tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# That has opened up Franklin Munchack's cut even more. Rahman throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munchack wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Munchack avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage. Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munchack.
#T1# With the fighters up against the cage, Rahman throws an elbow but misses. Rahman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munchack blocks it with crossed arms. Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Munchack controls the action.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rahman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munchack's brow. Rahman lands an elbow just above Munchack 's eye. Munchack has Rahman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rahman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mujibur Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack. Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice elbow from Rahman. Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Rahman working Munchack over with knees to the body. Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# The cut above Franklin Munchack's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Munchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahman after a bit of a struggle. Rahman lands a nice shot to the body. Munchack blocks an elbow strike. A hook to the body from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut. Rahman scores with a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Munchack's head. #CUT# Franklin Munchack's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munchack's defenses. Rahman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munchack up against the cage. Rahman misses with an elbow over the top. Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rahman lands with a short shot to the head. Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Nice body punch from Rahman. Rahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Munchack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# Rahman lands a leg kick that knocks Munchack off balance momentarily. Rahman digs a good body shot into Munchack's ribs. Munchack avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Munchack blocks the body kick.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot. Rahman throws a quick inside leg kick. Rahman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franklin Munchack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mujibur Rahman! Mujibur Rahman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc136
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Socha moves out of range easily. Socha throws out a counter right but Rambo avoids it with no problem.#TD# Rambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Socha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ground and pound from Rambo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Socha is pushing Rambo's head away, looking to escape. Rambo manages to hold on to the position though. Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socha keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rambo tries to advance to mount but Socha denies him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Socha has escaped the position, nice work there. Socha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Socha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Socha pushes Rambo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rambo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Socha prevents Rambo from moving into mount. Rambo is working hard here to advance position. Socha wants to control but Rambo postures up. Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socha keeps working. Socha tries to get back to half guard but can't. I wouldn't like to be where Socha is right now. Socha tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rambo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Rambo wants to control but Socha is keeping him busy. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Socha is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control. Rambo scoring with punches and elbows. Rambo trying to control the action but Socha is working from the bottom. Rambo tries to advance position but instead Socha slips a leg back in to half guard. Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Socha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rambo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Socha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Socha tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control. Socha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Rambo is working for a kimura but Socha is defending it quite comfortably.
Socha has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action. Socha gets back to full guard.
Socha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rambo looking to pass the guard. #T4# Socha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him. Rambo wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving. Rambo passes Socha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rambo trying to control the action but Socha is working from the bottom. Rambo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Socha! Rambo is looking to work his way around to Socha's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Socha tries to hold on but Rambo postures up. Socha manages to regain half guard. Good work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Socha defends it. #SUB# Rambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socha sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha. Socha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo. Socha tries to land a leg kick but Rambo saw it coming and moves away.
#TD# Rambo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socha on his heels. He'll look to pass Socha's guard now, I'm sure. Rambo sitting in guard here, content to control. Rambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Socha keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass. Socha wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Socha 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. Rambo prevents Socha from getting back to his feet. Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Socha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Sambo Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socha is keeping the position for now. Rambo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Socha looking to control.
Rambo won't allow Socha to get back to his feet. Socha is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Socha is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Socha circles away and we're back to standing. Socha with a nice cross. Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.#T2# Rambo shoots in and drives through. Socha sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socha as he avoids it easily. Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Socha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Socha throws out a counter right but Rambo avoids it with no problem. Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Socha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Rambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Socha pushes Rambo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rambo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB# Rambo swings around for an armbar but Socha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Socha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Socha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rambo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Socha works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Rambo tries to get to full guard but Socha has control of the leg. Socha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Socha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head. Rambo wants to improve his position but Socha is controlling well.
Socha scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rambo is looking for a sweep. Socha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rambo moves into full guard.
#SU2# Socha stands and steps away. Rambo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Rambo scores with a takedown into Socha's guard. Rambo looking to pass the guard. Rambo wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving. #T4# Socha wants to stand and escape but Rambo is having none of it. Socha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Socha trying to control the position here. Socha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rambo's guard. #REVB# Socha wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. Socha controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Rambo shoots and misses enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab. Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socha as he avoids it easily. Socha looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely. Rambo blocks a jab. Rambo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socha to score with a decent uppercut. Rambo fails with the takedown#CL2# and Socha moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rambo looking for a takedown. Socha stops a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rambo is trying to pull guard but Socha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Socha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Socha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rambo blocks an elbow strike. Socha trying to stall but Rambo improves his position.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socha. #TD# Rambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Socha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! I really don't envy Socha right now.
Socha is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Socha wants to escape the position.
Socha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rambo.
Socha is trying to stand back up. Socha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Rambo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Socha won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rambo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Rambo! Sambo Rambo made sure to mention his sponsor, DC Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 93
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adamson showed some decent athleticism there. Söderlund wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Söderlund looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Söderlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Söderlund manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Adamson drops back looking for a leg! Söderlund is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Söderlund manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into Söderlund's guard. #T1# Söderlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Söderlund is trying to keep Adamson in close.
Söderlund 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.#SUB# Söderlund looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Söderlund wants to sweep but no luck. Adamson stands and throws Söderlund's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Adamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Söderlund is looking to regain half guard here but Adamson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Söderlund gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Adamson is working for a kimura but Söderlund is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Söderlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Söderlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Söderlund is trying to maintain the position but Adamson is very close to passing his half guard. Söderlund tries to roll over but Adamson keeps him under control.#SUB2# Söderlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Adamson.
Söderlund works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Adamson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Söderlund was covering up waiting for the punch and Adamson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Adamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Söderlund isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adamson stacks Söderlund 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 Adamson! Söderlund is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Raphael Adamson has got the better of the ground game so far. Söderlund wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Söderlund is working hard here to advance position. Söderlund wants to get back to full guard but Adamson has mounted him!#SUB2# Adamson working for a submission but Söderlund is keeping him at bay. #T1# Söderlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Söderlund tries to improve his position but instead Adamson has taken his back! Adamson is trying to stick to Söderlund's back but Söderlund is turning into Adamson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adamson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Söderlund. Söderlund controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Söderlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamson is keeping the position for now. Söderlund throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Söderlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Söderlund wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving. Söderlund distracts Adamson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Adamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Söderlund wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving. Adamson managing to control the position. Söderlund wants to pass the guard but Adamson is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Söderlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Söderlund wants to get up but he can't break Adamson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Söderlund trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Söderlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Söderlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Söderlund wants to slow Adamson down by chopping away at his legs. Adamson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2# Adamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Söderlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Adamson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Adamson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Söderlund seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Söderlund wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Söderlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Söderlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Söderlund is looking to take a break and control but Adamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Söderlund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamson defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Söderlund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamson's head. Söderlund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamson's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Söderlund works his foot free and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Söderlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Söderlund working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Söderlund is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamson has control of Söderlund's left arm, preventing Söderlund from doing any damage. Söderlund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Söderlund with a flurry of punches that miss. Söderlund passes easily into side control. Nice work. Söderlund moves into full mount! Adamson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Söderlund tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adamson is squirming around, avoiding Söderlund's attempts to control the action. Adamson is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# Söderlund throwing strikes here but Adamson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Söderlund with good strikes from the mount here! Söderlund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adamson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Söderlund throws some wild stikes that Adamson manages to avoid easily.
Söderlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adamson is looking to escape. Söderlund unloads with some shots from mount but Adamson bucks and avoids them well.
Söderlund controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Adamson is working to get back to half guard.
Adamson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Söderlund tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adamson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Söderlund.
Söderlund looking to ground and pound but Adamson is blocking nicely. Söderlund throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Söderlund controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB# Söderlund wants to finish this one by submission but Adamson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Söderlund. Söderlund thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Söderlund with shots to the head and body - Adamson looks very uncomfortable down there. Söderlund lands a big elbow. Poor strikes thrown by Söderlund there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Söderlund controlling the position easily from mount. Adamson blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Mats Söderlund showed his dominance in that final round. Well Söderlund 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Söderlund! An out of breath Mats Söderlund 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:
OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Ashton blocks a head kick by Ruzic.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ashton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# Ruzic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ashton on his heels. He'll look to pass Ashton's guard now, I'm sure. Ruzic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ashton 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ruzic throws a big elbow that misses. Ashton controlling the position. Ruzic wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruzic postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it. Ashton controlling the position.#T1# Ruzic wants to stand but Ashton is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard. Ruzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard. Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet. Ruzic throws a strike but Ashton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ashton postures up.
#T2# Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ashton won't allow Ruzic to get back to his feet. Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ruzic looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Ruzic gets caught napping as Ashton dives in and scores a takedown. Ruzic manages to retain guard. Ruzic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3# Ruzic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though. Ashton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ruzic is looking to escape. Ruzic wants to get back to full guard. Ruzic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard. Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ruzic pushes Ashton off looking to stand but Ashton dives back in and keeps control.
Ashton controlling the action here. Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# 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. Ashton is thwarting Ruzic's attempts to control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ruzic slips under a jab. Ruzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruzic somewhat. Ruzic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT# It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ashton misses with an uppercut. Ruzic saw that one coming. Ruzic takes one to the chin there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head. Ruzic has his takedown stuffed and Ashton counters with a left right combination that sends Ruzic crashing to the mat - Ashton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ruzic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton! During a confident post fight interview, Eric Ashton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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