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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NJMMA 59
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Trabik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Konate misses with a body kick. Trabik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Konate throws a body punch but Trabik moves out of range. Konate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Jakob Trabik has been cut. Trabik misses with a wild body shot. Trabik throws the left hand but Konate avoids the punch easily. Konate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konate. Trabik does a little dance to reset his feet. Trabik scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Konate throws a head kick that misses and Trabik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Konate looks to land a combination. Trabik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Trabik 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trabik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Trabik misses with a low kick.
Konate misses with an uppercut. Konate wants to clinch.#T1# Trabik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konate moves away. Leonardo Konate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trabik lands with an uppercut that bounces Konate off the cage and back into range. Trabik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Trabik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Konate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Konate throws a series of punches but Trabik moves out of range. Trabik throws a lazy right hand but Konate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Trabik misses with a series of wild punches.
Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Trabik misses its target. Konate takes a shot right to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Konate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Konate misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Konate tries a head kick but it misses.
Trabik jabs at Konate's body. Trabik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konate. Konate throws a leg kick which misses Trabik's front leg but catches the back leg as Trabik tries to avoid it. Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
Trabik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trabik. Konate does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Konate misses. Trabik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trabik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Konate's hands. Konate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trabik throws a lazy uppercut
and Konate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Trabik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Trabik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konate manages to avoid it. Trabik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konate takes one to the chin there. Konate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Konate throws a series of punches but Trabik avoids them all with ease. Konate fails to land with a series of punches.
Trabik dodges the punch combination from Konate.
Trabik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Trabik connects with a body shot. Konate looks to land a right hand but Trabik moved out of range. Konate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Trabik misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Trabik finds it's way through Konate's defenses. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Konate misses with a low kick.
Konate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC# Konate is rocked! Trabik fakes the body blow, causing Konate to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Konate goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakob Trabik! A victorious Jakob Trabik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Leonardo Konate had this to say: 'I am thankful of those who supported me going into this fight, my parents back home in monaco, manager, coaches in the gym and my sparring partners at touch of death combat academy.'.
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Event:
EFA 69 Urani vs Ho Joy
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Singha leaves Hoppe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singha throws out the jab. #CL2# Hoppe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singha lands a left hand.
Singha gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hoppe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Singha to keep the fight standing. Hoppe tries to pull guard but Singha won't allow it.
Buakaw Singha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.#TD2# Hoppe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Hoppe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Hoppe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hoppe is tightening it up a little... Singha has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Singha reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Singha taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hoppe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hans Hermann Hoppe! A less than humble Hans Hermann Hoppe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IHOF 9
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Diggler connects with a body shot. Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler throws a leg kick #TD2# so Kaku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Diggler pulls Kaku in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaku from doing any damage or advancing position. Diggler looking to control but Kaku passes into half guard.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaku connects with a nice short shot to Diggler's temple. #SUB2# Kaku 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2# Kaku is trying to work for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diggler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Diggler looking for submissions off his back. Nice strikes from Kaku there. Kaku prevents Diggler from improving his position. Kaku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggler! #T2# Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
Diggler gets back to half guard. Diggler manages to get to full guard.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now. Kaku is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kaku lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet. Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom. Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kaku throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diggler lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Kaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well. Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard. Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaku has wrist control. Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Diggler throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet. Kaku punching from the bottom. Diggler looking to pass the guard. Kaku controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself. Diggler landing with the ground and pound. Kaku trying to control the position.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kaku has Diggler pulled in close to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Diggler throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michio Kaku will probably get the nod. That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Diggler has managed to clinch.
Diggler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaku controls his hands.
Diggler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Diggler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Kaku's takedown attempt.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku. Diggler lands an elbow inside. Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler misses with a hook from the clinch. Diggler scores with a shoulder strike. Diggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaku can do to turn this around? Diggler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaku uses good head movement to avoid it. Diggler tries a body shot but Kaku blocks it.
Good body shot from Diggler.
#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggler. Kaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaku is breathing heavily. Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Kaku takes an elbow to the forehead. Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Diggler lands a body punch. Diggler lands with a short shot to the head. Kaku prevents a body shot from Diggler. Diggler lands a body punch. Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Diggler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not. Diggler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Diggler breaks the clinch.
#CL# Diggler moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diggler tries to throw a body punch but Kaku avoids it by throwing Diggler back against the cage. #T2# Kaku avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Kaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diggler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaku avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Diggler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaku under the eye. Diggler connects with a looping right hand.
#TD# Diggler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Diggler with a nice head shot there. Diggler working some strikes from top position. Diggler landing some decent shots from guard. Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler. Diggler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Diggler wants to stand and escape but instead Kaku has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3# Kaku cracks Diggler with a solid left hand. Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kaku won't allow Diggler to sweep him here. Diggler is working hard here to advance position. Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggler is on top in guard.
#REVR# Diggler looking to pass the guard. #T4# Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler won't allow Kaku to sweep him here. Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard. Kaku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Diggler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diggler working some strikes from top position. Kaku looking to control.
Diggler scoring with some ground and pound. Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Diggler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that second round. 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# Diggler connects with a jab. Kaku shoots in but Diggler avoids the takedown attempt easily. Diggler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Kaku counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Diggler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Diggler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now. #T1# Diggler wants to sweep but no luck. Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kaku landing some decent shots from guard. Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Kaku passes into half guard.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kaku is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
Diggler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kaku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kaku stops Diggler from getting back to his feet.
#T2# Diggler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaku's back! Kaku tries to escape the position.
Diggler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kaku could be in trouble here!
Diggler throwing sloppy strikes. Diggler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Kaku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Diggler throwing wild punches that miss their target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diggler missing with strikes from the back. Diggler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kaku hold on?!
Kaku trying to control the hands but Diggler won't let him. Diggler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diggler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3# Kaku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diggler scoring with strikes to the body and head. Diggler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kaku trying to control from the bottom.
Kaku taking some punishment here, with Diggler in his half guard. Diggler throws a strike but Kaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Diggler looking to pass the guard. Diggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Kaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggler defends it easily. Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Diggler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard. Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Diggler with a nice head shot there.#SU# Diggler stands up and waves to Kaku to follow him. Kaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes. Diggler tests Kaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Diggler has Kaku up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kaku tries for a takedown but Diggler manages to get underhooks.
Michio Kaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku. Diggler blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round. Well Diggler 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Dirk Diggler! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Dirk Diggler! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler wins by unanimous decision! Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
Open Weight Grand Prix S01E01
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Konate wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Konate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Costa is working for a kimura but Konate is defending it quite comfortably.
Konate has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB# Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Konate pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet. Konate throws a one two combo.
#T1# Konate lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range. Konate scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Costa misses and Konate counters with a straight right hand. Konate tries a head kick but it misses.
Konate avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Konate. Konate throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Konate closes the distance and clinches. Konate lands with a short head shot on the inside. Costa taking a breather. Konate avoiding damage as Costa throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Konate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Konate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Konate. A left and a right from Konate both land. Nice combination. #T2# Konate scores with a jab to the body. Costa throws a head kick that misses. Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konate sprawls well. Konate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Konate! But no joy. Konate scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one. Konate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# Konate moves into range and clinches up with Costa.#BC2# Konate breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Konate takes the fight into the clinch. Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Konate walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Costa finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Konate's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Costa falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Konate! A victorious Leonardo Konate 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:
EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1# Singha looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely. McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Singha motions for McCarthy to come forward. Singha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Singha lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand. A lazy body kick from Singha and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A low kick from Singha misses and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singha thinking. Buakaw Singha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Singha lands with a shot to the body. McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Singha's belly button to the back. McCarthy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Singha. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet. Singha misses with an uppercut. Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Singha misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab. McCarthy moves out of range as Singha strikes. Singha scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks. McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Singha.#T1# Singha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Singha checks a leg kick. Singha misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming. A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses. A low kick from Singha is predictable there and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice defenses there by McCarthy. Singha scores with a head kick. McCarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut. Singha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Singha lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
McCarthy defending well as Singha loads up on a big left hand. McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body. McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singha walks into a left hand. Singha is looking to score with low kicks. Singha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singha throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off. Singha fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McCarthy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McCarthy looks to clinch but Singha throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McCarthy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buakaw Singha! During a confident post fight interview, Buakaw Singha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA #53
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Zylo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Konate swivels and escapes. Konate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zylo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Zylo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Zylo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Zylo lands a right hook to the body.
Konate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zylo moves away. Zylo scores with a hook. Zylo thows a left - swing and a miss! Zylo scores with a nice right hand.
Konate pushes Zylo away with a front kick. Zylo misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zylo with a poor takedown and Konate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Konate looks to score with a jab to the body but Zylo is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Zylo misses its target. Zylo tries for a takedown but Konate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Konate misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Zylo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Konate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zylo circles away quickly and effectively. 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! Zylo shoots in for a double leg but Konate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1# Konate fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Zylo rushes Konate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zylo works on Konate's body with a couple of short punches. Konate is trying to force a seperation but Zylo has the dominant position. Zylo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konate blocks it with crossed arms. Zylo misses with a knee strike.
Zylo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Konate prevents it.
Konate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zylo has him pressed against the cage. Zylo effectively controlling the action here. Konate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zylo wants a takedown but no success here.
Konate can't break the clinch.
Konate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zylo has him pressed against the cage. Zylo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konate.
#T2# Zylo cracks Konate with a nice body shot. Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Leonardo Konate has been cut. Zylo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zylo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zylo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Konate prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Konate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Zylo. Zylo tries to land knees in the clinch but Konate avoids the damage to the body. Zylo throws a punch but it's blocked by Konate. Zylo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zylo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Konate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zylo misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Zylo shoots for a takedown but Konate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Zylo tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Konate counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Ares Zylo has been cut. Konate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Konate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zylo misses with a straight left. Zylo works the jab nicely. Zylo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konate circles away. Zylo lands with a cross. #CL# Zylo clinches. Konate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zylo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Konate wants to get back to striking at distance but Zylo won't allow it.
Zylo tries a knee to the head but Konate blocks it.
Konate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Zylo scores with a knee to the head.
#TD# Zylo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2# Konate pushes Zylo off and scrambles back to his feet.
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! Konate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Zylo. Konate does a little dance to reset his feet. Konate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Konate misses with a right hand #CL# and Zylo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Zylo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Konate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Konate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zylo tries to score a body lock takedown but Konate shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Zylo missing with knees to the body.
Zylo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Konate can't break the clinch.
Zylo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Konate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zylo has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Zylo dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Konate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Konate throws a hook but Zylo avoids it easily. Zylo fails with a takedown attempt. Konate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Konate moves forwards but Zylo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Zylo is looking to clinch. It seemed like Konate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Konate tests Zylo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Konate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zylo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konate can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konate throws a front kick that sends Zylo stumbling back into the cage. Zylo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Despite the aggression on Konate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zylo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Konate lands with a nice combination. Zylo backs away looking to recover. Konate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zylo counters with a stiff right hand. Leonardo Konate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zylo lands a really nice looking cross but Konate seems unphased.
Konate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zylo misses the shot to the body. Konate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Zylo scores with a decent looking hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Zylo. Konate does a little dance to reset his feet. Konate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Zylo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konate, pushing him back against the cage. Zylo tries to land knees in the clinch but Konate avoids the damage to the body. Zylo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konate blocks it with crossed arms. Konate blocks a body shot from Zylo. #BC2# Konate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leonardo Konate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Zylo thows a left - swing and a miss! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Konate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zylo shoots in for a double leg but Konate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zylo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konate throws a half hearted mid kick. Zylo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Zylo fails in his attempt to clinch. Zylo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Konate closes the distance and clinches. Zylo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zylo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zylo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konate avoids it. Zylo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konate's elbow. Konate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zylo has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Konate wants to break free but Zylo has control.
Konate avoiding damage as Zylo throws knees to the body.
Zylo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zylo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Zylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Konate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konate loads up on a big right hand but Zylo slips the punch. As Konate tries to get set, Zylo tries to push him back and clinch up but Konate manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Zylo rushes Konate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Konate blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Konate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Konate is looking to break free of the clinch but Zylo has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Konate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zylo struggles to land a body shot inside as Konate controls his hands.
Konate is trying to break the clinch but Zylo has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Konate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zylo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zylo tries to throw a body punch but Konate avoids it by throwing Zylo back against the cage. Zylo scores with a hook to the body. Zylo tries to throw a body punch but Konate avoids it by throwing Zylo back against the cage. Zylo swings wildly with an uppercut but Konate uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Konate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konate. Zylo does a little dance to reset his feet. Konate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zylo was well out of range. Poor timing from Konate. Konate misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Konate gets a clinch. Zylo tries to work over Konate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ares Zylo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Konate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Zylo lands a good knee to the midsection. Konate won't want to take too many of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ares Zylo will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Zylo misses with a hook. Konate ducked under it nicely. Leonardo Konate seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Zylo closes the distance and pushes Konate back into the cage. Zylo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zylo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zylo jumps guard but Konate stands there with Zylo around his waist. Zylo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zylo lands an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Konate's face as he tries to break the clinch. Konate tries to break the clinch but Zylo is controlling the position. Konate wants to break free but Zylo has control.
Zylo slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zylo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Konate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Zylo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Konate - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zylo, and another! Konate is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ares Zylo! After winning the bout, Ares Zylo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Leonardo Konate had this to say: 'I am thankful of those who supported me going into this fight, my parents back home in monaco, manager, coaches in the gym and my sparring partners at touch of death combat academy.'.
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Event:
IHOF 7: High Treason
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1# Baha lands a really nice looking cross but Kaku seems unphased.
Baha scores with a jab to the body. Kaku walks into a stiff left hand from Baha. Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Kaku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Baha works his way to full guard. Good work. Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position. Kaku throwing strikes but missing. Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Baha is retaining full guard. Baha is looking to stand up but Kaku isn't so interested in that idea. Kaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku. Kaku throws a strike but Baha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1# Baha wants to get up but he can't break Kaku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Baha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Kaku. Kaku trying to strike off his back.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaku on the ground.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Baha sizes up Kaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Baha with a nice cross. Baha throws a jab when Kaku was well out of range. Baha connects with an inside leg kick. Kaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baha defends well and Kaku ends up having to push Baha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baha scores with the left hand. Kaku knows he should have avoided that one. Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Kaku's head back.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kaku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baha as he avoids it easily. Kaku dives in for a single leg takedown but Baha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku. Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baha circles away. Baha digs a good hook to Kaku's body.
Baha tried to score with a low kick but Kaku checks it.#T3# Baha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaku. Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown and Baha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kaku looks winded! Kaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Baha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha cracks a nice hook into Kaku's ribs. Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Kaku moves out of range easily. Kaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A quick step to the side and Baha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baha! Kaku is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha! Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion! After the big win, Badou Baha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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Event:
EFA 46 Singha vs Impala
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Singha throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Singha as Impala shoots in. Impala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Singha cracks a nice hook into Impala's ribs. Impala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singha but Singha pushes him off and we're back to square one. Singha lands an overhand right.#CUT# It looks like Gunnar Impala has been cut. Buakaw Singha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Impala tries to move into range but Singha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Impala tries for a takedown but Singha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Singha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Buakaw Singha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Impala.#TD2# Impala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Singha keeping full guard, as Impala tries to pass. Impala won't allow Singha to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Impala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Impala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Singha wants to stand up but Impala is controlling him. #T1# Singha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Singha wants to get back to his feet but Impala is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Impala is looking to work some ground and pound but Singha has wrist control.#ES# Singha pushes Impala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Singha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Impala has time to react. Singha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Impala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Singha enables Impala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Singha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Impala is controlling him. #SUB2# Impala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singha dives on top into guard.#REVR# Impala looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Singha wants to stand but Impala has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Singha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Singha 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.#SUB2# Impala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Impala has his foot on Singha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singha works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Singha tries to stand but Impala is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Impala working for submissions but it's allowed Singha to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Singha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Impala. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Singha wants to stand but Impala has his arm trapped. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Singha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Impala on the ground. Impala struggling a bit here. Impala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Singha wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Impala is looking for a kimura but Singha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Impala to get the leverage. #SUB2# Singha pushes Impala off, looking to escape but Impala dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Singha is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Impala! After the big win, Gunnar Impala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IHOF V: Vendetta
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Konate lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
Konate scores with a shot to the body.
Konate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Konate. Beautiful body shot. Konate just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Konate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing. Rojas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Konate momentarily.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Konate pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rojas misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Konate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well. Rojas throws a quick counter head kick but Konate was just out of range. Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Konate takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses. Konate tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Konate throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick. Konate lands a jab to Rojas's midsection. Konate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rojas looks for the body kick but Konate saw that one coming. #T1# Konate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas thinks about countering with a head kick. Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Konate off balance momentarily. Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Konate. Konate throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely. Konate misses the shot to the body. Konate misses with a looping left. Konate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Rojas lands with a nice body kick. Rojas connects with a jab. Konate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas. Konate moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Konate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC# Konate is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Rojas feints a jab and as Konate dips his head, Rojas unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Konate right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Konate falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rojas smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matheo Rojas! Matheo Rojas retains his welterweight title! A relieved looking Matheo Rojas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Leonardo Konate was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful of those who supported me going into this fight, my parents back home in monaco, manager, coaches in the gym and my sparring partners at touch of death combat academy.'.
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Event:
EFA 39 Bates vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1# Python fails with the takedown. Singha misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Singha does a little dance to reset his feet. Singha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Python manages to avoid it. Python tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singha defends well and Python ends up having to push Singha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Python takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Python shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Buakaw Singha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python. Singha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT# It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut. Python tries to clinch and Singha counters with a lovely shot to the body. Singha lands a right hook to the body.
Python looks winded! Nice uppercut lands for Singha. That snapped Python's head back.
Nice shot by Singha.#ROC# Python is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Singha drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Python's head, knocking him out cold! Singha is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Singha! A victorious Buakaw Singha 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:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1# Gorbachenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2# It looks like Michio Kaku has been cut. Horrible takedown attempt by Kaku or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorbachenko, which made it look bad. Gorbachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Kaku shakes him off and moves away. Kaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorbachenko avoids it really well and circles away. A combination from Gorbachenko does no damage. Gorbachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gorbachenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gorbachenko Throws a clean left jab. Gorbachenko Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kaku's chin! Kaku crumbles to the ground and Gorbachenko follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gorbachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoly Gorbachenko! Anatoly Gorbachenko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# Singha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singha. Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Singha misses with a straight left. Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD# Cooke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB# Cooke has hold of Singha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Singha seems comfortable defending it but Cooke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Singha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Singha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cooke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke! Samuel Cooke retains his lightweight title! After the big win, Samuel Cooke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kaku cracks Diggler with a big right hand but Diggler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kaku scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2# Kaku has hold of Diggler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diggler seems comfortable defending it but Kaku has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diggler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diggler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaku couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michio Kaku! A relieved looking Michio Kaku 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:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1# Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Singha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Singha lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. Singha scores with a punch to the head.#KD# Oooooh!!! Singha has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Singha steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Gracie is rocked! 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! Singha ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Singha! Buakaw Singha 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:
IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Harris rushes Konate and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Konate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket. Konate scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Harris has closed the distance and engaged Konate in a clinch.
#BC2# Konate breaks the clinch.
Konate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Harris clinches up with Konate and pushes him back against the cage. Konate wants to break free but Harris has control.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Konate blocks it.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Konate has him pressed against the cage. Konate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Harris breaks the clinch.
Konate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2# It looks like Brook Harris has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Konate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harris backs up against the cage.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konate is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Konate circles away and we're back to standing. Nice body punch from Konate. Konate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konate lands a jab. Konate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Konate lands with a nice body kick. Harris is breathing heavily.#KD2# Konate lands a left and a right that send Harris crashing to the mat, dazed. Konate thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Harris is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Konate has cracked Harris with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Konate lands another huge swinging hook and Harris tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Harris , before Konate can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Konate! Leonardo Konate retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Leonardo Konate 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:
IHOF 2.0: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Konate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Konate throws a right and a left that both miss. Konate lands the left hand.#CUT# It looks like Brook Harris has been cut. Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harris connects with a high kick. Konate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Konate cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konate.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Konate throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range. Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konate circles away. Harris tries to clinch but Konate is having none of it. Leonardo Konate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Konate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Konate.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Konate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Harris takes one on the button. Harris is looking to land body kicks. Konate dodges the punch combination from Harris .
Konate scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Brook Harris 's cut even more. Konate misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Konate has knocked Harris down with a huge combo! Konate steps away and waves a wobbly Harris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Harris is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Konate. Konate lands a right hook to the body.
#KD# Konate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harris sprawling to the canvas! Harris rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Konate finish him?!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Konate finish him?#CUT# The cut above Brook Harris 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Konate fakes the body blow, causing Harris to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Harris goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Konate! Leonardo Konate is the new middleweight champion! Leonardo Konate made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'BOOM!!! Just like that!! I am here to reign for a long long time!
I am thankful of those who supported me going into this fight, my parents back home in monaco, manager, coaches in the gym and my sparring partners. thank you everyone, goodnight new york! merci tout le!'.
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Event:
DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Pauwels feints a jab promting Kaku to slip. Pauwels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Pauwels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kaku darts in trying to clinch and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pauwels lunges at Kaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaku's hand. A slow jab from Pauwels misses its intended target. Kaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kaku ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels . Pauwels lands with a good body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pauwels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kaku tries for a takedown but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pauwels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Kaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Pauwels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pauwels moves in close and cracks Kaku with a massive right hand! Kaku, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pauwels !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels ! Alexander Pauwels gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Mac lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaku's head.#CL2# Kaku forces Mac back against the cage and clinches. Mac lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kaku is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kaku looking to stall.
Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Kaku looks winded! Mac scores with a shoulder strike. Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Mac. 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 left hand lands to the body for Mac.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Mac lands with a right to the head. Mac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not. Mac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mac scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Mac. #T1# Mac lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Mac.
Mac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Mac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kaku tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Mac scores with a hook to the body. Mac lands a right hand. Mac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Mac is defending well against a takedown attempt. Big Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku. Mac scores with a nice hook to the head. Kaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaku can turn it around. Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Kaku is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac lands a nice uppercut. Kaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him? Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Mac lands with a left to the head. Mac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaku. A shot in the inside from Mac. Mac lands a left hand.
#T2# Kaku is looking for a takedown. Kaku seems to have recovered his senses. Mac lands a hook to the side of the head. Mac cracks Kaku with a nice body shot. Mac pushes Kaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mac. Mac lands a body punch in the clinch. Kaku is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaku backwards. Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mac digs a right hand into Kaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaku's gas tank. A short right from Mac. Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakus head. Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Mac scores with a shot to the side of Kaku's head. Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mac dips a shoulder and cracks Kaku with a mighty uppercut! Kaku falls back against the cage and Mac unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kaku is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mac screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac! Big Mac thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
GFO 13: Konate v Harris
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Konate throws a series of strikes that have Harris backpedaling.
#CUT# It looks like Brook Harris has been cut. Konate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Konate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Leonardo Konate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Konate scores with a three punch combo!
Konate 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. Harris tries to clinch up but Konate circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Konate closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harris tries to pull guard but Konate won't allow it.
Harris effectively controlling the action here. Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konate's elbow. Konate pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Konate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Konate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL# Konate darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage. Konate fails to pull guard.
Konate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris .
I was talking to Konate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Leonardo Konate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Harris . Konate is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage. Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konate backwards. Harris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harris prevents a body shot from Konate. Konate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris .
Konate is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.#T2# Konate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.#BC2# Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Konate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Konate lands with a good body shot. Harris has his takedown stuffed and Konate counters with a three punch combo that has Harris backing up. Harris nods at Konate to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT# That has opened up Brook Harris 's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Konate feints a jab promting Harris to slip. Konate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris .#CL# Konate forces Harris back against the cage and clinches. Harris tries to throw a body punch but Konate avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage. Konate tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position. #T3# Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Konate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Konate is pushing Harris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Konate wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Konate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms. Konate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Konate is working the combinations to good effect here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris . A right-left combo lands from Konate. #CUT# The cut above Brook Harris 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Konate throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Konate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there. #T4# Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Harris pushing down on Konate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Konate is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Konate dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brook Harris 's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Konate clinches up against the cage. Konate is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Konate back to the cage. Harris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nice takedown defense from Konate. No joy for Harris on that attempt. Harris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2# Harris rushes Konate and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Konate breaks from the clinch.
Konate leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Leonardo Konate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harris throws a series of punches but Konate moves out of range. It looked like Konate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris . The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Konate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harris feints the counter takedown. Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Konate stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2# Harris 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. Konate is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harris dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Harris scores with punches from side control. Konate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Konate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground. Konate is trying to work for a sweep but Harris has mounted him! Brook Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Konate is looking to get to half guard. Konate tries to hold on but Harris postures up. Harris controlling from the full mount. Harris dominating with strikes here. 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! Konate tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control. Harris raining down hammerfists from mount. Konate tries to hold on but Harris postures up. Konate taking shots to the head. #T3# Konate tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control. Harris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Konate?
Konate is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Harris working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Konate looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Harris ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brook Harris ! Brook Harris is the new middleweight champion! Leonardo Konate spoke after the fight, saying 'I am thankful of those who supported me going into this fight, my parents back home in monaco, manager, coaches in the gym and my sparring partners. I thought i had it but shit happens. I will be back soon.'.
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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Pellervoinen - just one landing. Pellervoinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pellervoinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sampsa Pellervoinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku. Some wild striking there from Kaku.
Pellervoinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pellervoinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pellervoinen digs a good body shot into Kaku's ribs. Kaku darts in looking for a takedown but Pellervoinen gets double underhooks and turns Kaku into the cage. Nice shot by Pellervoinen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pellervoinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##KD# Pellervoinen cracks Kaku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pellervoinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaku to stand back up! Sampsa Pellervoinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kaku gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pellervoinen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Pellervoinen! Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
GFO VII: Bala v Montgomery
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1# Gori moves out of range of the body kick. Leonardo Konate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Konate coming out on top. Konate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gori scores with a nice strike. Gori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konate misses with a two punch combination.
Gori cracks Konate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. No joy there for Gori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Konate is looking to clinch but Gori is avoiding it.
As Konate looks to move away, Gori throws a big counter combo but Konate just gets out of the way. Nice body punch from Konate. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Konate lands a nice hook to Gori's body. Gori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Konate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konate digs a good body shot into Gori's ribs. Konate moves out of range as Gori strikes. Gori missing with a left hand there. Konate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Konate unleashes a big counter combination but Gori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Konate tries to clinch up.#CL# Gori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konate, pushing him back against the cage. Gori is trying to break free.#TD2# Konate decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Konate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Konate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU# Gori stands up from guard. Let's bang! Sloppy strikes from Gori. Those never looked like landing. Gori throws out a loose jab but Konate uses good head movement to avoid it. Gori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Konate's hands. Gori throws a jab when Konate was well out of range. Gori misses with a hook. Konate ducked under it nicely. Gori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Konate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gori is breathing heavily. Gori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Konate moves into the clinch successfully.
Gori prevents the takedown attempt.
Gori avoids the elbow strike from Konate, against the cage.
Konate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gori walks away with a smile on his face. Konate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gori throws a right and a left that both miss. Konate lands with a shot to the body. Konate tries to clinch but Gori moves out of range. A left and a right from Konate both land. Nice combination. Konate throws a one two combo.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Konate wants to slow Gori down by chopping away at his legs. Konate just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGori. Konate throws a wild body kick that Gori sees coming a mile off. Konate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Konate dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Konate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gori. Konate lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gori is looking to close the distance but Konate sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gori crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gori is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Leonardo Konate! A victorious Leonardo Konate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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