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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ibanez feints and as Maia raises his hands in defense, Ibanez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ibanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ibanez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibanez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibanez defends it easily.#T1#
Ibanez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ibanez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ibanez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Maia being controlled here, momentarily.
Ibanez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Maia has his foot on Ibanez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibanez works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibanez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maia misses with the combination.
Ibanez leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia scores with a nice strike.
Ibanez throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Ibanez gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibanez slows the pace down.
Ibanez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ibanez working the ground and pound.
Ibanez advances nicely into full mount.
Ibanez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibanez wants to take his opponent's back but Maia doesn't allow it.
Ibanez landing shots from mount.
Ibanez controlling from mount. #T4#
Ibanez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've been informed that Maia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibanez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ibanez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ibanez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Maia has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ibanez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Maia taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ibanez doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Ibanez!
Renato Ibanez 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:
HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Conley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Conley misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Maia misses.
We've been hearing reports that Conley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Maia pushes Conley up against the cage in a clinch.
Conley lands with a short shot to the head.
Conley pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Conley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conley throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Conley finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Conley is looking to counter punch.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Conley tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Maia shoots for a takedown but Conley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Conley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Conley cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conley throws a body shot but no joy.
Maia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maia walks into a left hand.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maia tries for a takedown but Conley circles away easily
and Conley counters with a left to the body.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Conley pushes him off.
It looked like Conley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maia throws a solid leg kick but Conley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maia.
Maia throws a hook but Conley blocks it.
Nice shot by Conley.#T2#
Conley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
Conley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maia momentarily.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia throws a looping overhand right but Conley ducks down to avoid it.
Conley swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Conley throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conley moves away.
Conley catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Conley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Conley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Conley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conley throws a hook but Maia blocks it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia.
Maia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Conley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Conley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conley is pressing down on Maia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Conley punching from the bottom - just letting Maia know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maia keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Maia looking to control.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Conley 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##TD#
Conley gets a double leg takedown into Maia's guard.#ES2#
Maia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Conley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia tries to clinch up.
Maia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Conley looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Conley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conley wants it to stay on the feet.
Conley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Conley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conley throws a big shot that misses.
Conley slips a jab and a cross from Maia.
Conley throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conley stuffs the takedown.
Conley throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia slips under a jab.
Maia with a jab.
Conley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conley with a jab.
Conley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Maia tries to counter with a clinch but Conley shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conley was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Conley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conley throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Maia colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Conley as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Maia is left battered and dazed whilst Conley and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Conley!
A very excited looking Chris Conley 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:
HFC 25 Perry vs. Plouman
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockhold!
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looking to ground and pound but Rockhold is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhold is working to get back to half guard.
Steele working Rockhold over with strikes here. #T1#
Steele content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rockhold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockhold blocking the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Steele.
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockhold looks a forlorn figure.
Steele controlling from mount.
Rockhold is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele controlling from the full mount.
Steele working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele content just to control the position here.
Rockhold tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele with shots to the head and body - Rockhold looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Steele connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockhold is looking to escape.
Steele scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Steele has hold of Rockhold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockhold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steele controlling the pace for now.
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockhold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Rockhold wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Rockhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rockhold as Steele tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Steele has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rockhold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rockhold with a jab.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockhold can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Rockhold unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockhold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
Max Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockhold misses with a combination
#TD#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Steele controlling the action here.
Rockhold is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockhold avoid being mounted?
Rockhold wants to get back to full guard.
Steele works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steele with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Steele trying to control but Rockhold is having none of it.
Rockhold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Max Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
Rockhold is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rockhold is controlling an arm, preventing Steele from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steele lands a big shot there that rocks Rockhold but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Steele manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockhold to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steele is punishing Rockhold with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Steele has managed to slip his arm under Rockhold's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rockhold is tapping out! Submission win for Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Steele!
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Event:
FC: Strikers Paradise
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Ricks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
Ricks looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Dimitrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ricks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ricks tries a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks it.
Ricks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ricks misses with a knee to the head.
Ricks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Ricks has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ricks.
Dimitrov tries to circle away but Ricks has him pinned against the ropes.
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
Ricks tries to land a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks with his arms.
Dimitrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ricks connects with a knee to the head.
Dimitrov avoids the elbow strike from Ricks, against the ropes.
Dimitrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricks.
Dimitrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricks has him pressed against the ropes.
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ricks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow.
Ricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Dimitrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ricks.
Ricks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimitrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Ricks.
Ricks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricks lands an elbow inside.
Dimitrov avoids the elbow strike from Ricks, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike.
Ricks lands an elbow just above Dimitrov 's eye.
Ricks scores with a knee to the head.
Ricks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike from Ricks.
Ricks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ricks dominated that round.
That's time! Ricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ricks closes the distance and clinches.
Ricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Ricks is controlling him.
Dimitrov blocks the elbow strike.
Dimitrov is trying to break free.
Ricks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricks lands an elbow inside.
Ricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
Dimitrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dimitrov blocks the elbow strike.
Ricks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricks throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Ricks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ricks throws an elbow but misses.
Dimitrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricks.
Ricks pushes off an throws an elbow but Dimitrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ricks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ricks landing knees to the head.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Chris Ricks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dimitrov dodges an elbow strike from Ricks.
Dimitrov dodges an elbow strike from Ricks.
Ricks lands an elbow that stopped Dimitrov in his tracks for a moment.
Ricks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dimitrov avoids the elbow strike from Ricks, against the ropes.
Ricks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Ricks lands an elbow inside that Dimitrov shrugs off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dimitrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ricks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimitrov's face.
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov dodges an elbow strike from Ricks.
We've been informed that Dimitrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ricks throws an elbow but misses.
Ricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimitrov can do to turn this around?
Ricks connects with a knee to the head.
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
Dimitrov wants to break free but Ricks has control.
Dimitrov wants to break free but Ricks has control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ricks dominated that second round.
That's time! Ricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ricks tries to clinch there but Dimitrov circles away.
Ricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitrov circles away.
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Ricks avoids it well.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimitrov lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Ricks takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimitrov's defenses.
Ricks with a knee to the head.
Ricks lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricks throws an elbow but it misses.
Dimitrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ricks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimitrov's face.
Ricks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Ricks lands a nice elbow.
Dimitrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricks.
Dimitrov blocks the elbow strike.
Ricks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!
Ricks lands a knee to the head.
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricks finish him?
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike from Ricks.
Dimitrov tries to break free but Ricks pushes him back against the ropes.
Dimitrov tries to break the clinch but Ricks is controlling the position.
Dimitrov avoids the elbow strike from Ricks, against the ropes.
Ricks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ricks throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dimitrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricks lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike from Ricks.
Dimitrov avoids the elbow strike from Ricks, against the ropes.
#T2#
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Ricks connects with a knee to the head.
Ricks lands a damaging elbow.
Dimitrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimitrov's defenses.
Ricks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dimitrov blocks an elbow strike from Ricks.
Ricks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimitrov's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricks lands a damaging elbow.
Ricks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristian Dimitrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricks, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Chris Ricks!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chris Ricks!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Chris Ricks!
Chris Ricks wins by unanimous decision!
Kristian Dimitrov spoke after the fight, saying 'I did my best.No turning back i just want to get the W in my next fight and if i work hard in the gym it's a done deal'.
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rockhold connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Gorman avoids the punch easily.
Gorman blocks a jab.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockhold throws out the jab.
Gorman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gorman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman 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.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Rockhold.
#T1#
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold shoots in for a double leg but Gorman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockhold is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorman misses the target.
Gorman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockhold lands a head kick. Gorman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rockhold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold throws a counter combo.
Rockhold looks for a takedown but Gorman sprawls well.#T2#
Rockhold leaves Gorman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockhold. Rockhold obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockhold scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorman throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Rockhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Rockhold throws a leg kick which misses Gorman's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorman tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Rockhold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
A right-left combo lands from Gorman.
A jab from Rockhold misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gorman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockhold takes a swing at Gorman's ribcage but misses.
Gorman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockhold sprawls and moves away.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorman misses with a two punch combination.
Gorman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Gorman throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.
Gorman blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorman tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold. #T4#
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockhold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorman throws a one two combo.
Gorman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorman tries to sprawl out of it but Rockhold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorman lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Rockhold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorman tries to bench press Rockhold off him but Rockhold keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rockhold tries a low kick but Gorman avoids it.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold misses with a looping left.
Rockhold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorman.
Gorman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorman should have avoided that one.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melvin Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorman as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockhold wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockhold lands with a cross. #T1#
Rockhold misses with an uppercut.
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Rockhold gets a double leg takedown into Gorman's guard.#ES#
Gorman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gorman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockhold unleashes a big counter combination but Gorman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold throws a chopping leg kick but Gorman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockhold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockhold misses with a body punch
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Gorman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockhold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorman looks for a takedown but Rockhold sprawls well.
Rockhold looks to land a right hand but Gorman moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhold or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorman, which made it look bad.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
Rockhold tries to bum rush Gorman with a series of wild strikes but Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Gorman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockhold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gorman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gorman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gorman throws a head kick but Rockhold moves out of range.
Rockhold is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rockhold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorman's sensitive parts.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Gorman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mike Rockhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold throws a combination. Gorman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rockhold misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rockhold manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rockhold misses with a straight right.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorman's hands.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockhold sprawls well. Rockhold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold wants to slow Gorman down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gorman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman shoots and misses
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorman walks into a straight right hand from Rockhold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gorman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockhold connects with a leg kick. Gorman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Gorman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Gorman clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gorman drives through and clinches with Rockhold against the cage.
Rockhold taking a breather. #BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockhold feints and then cracks Gorman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorman down.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
Rockhold looks to land a combination but Gorman avoids it well. #CL#
Gorman darts in and clinches Rockhold up against the cage.
Gorman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rockhold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melvin Gorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold tries to score with a low kick but Gorman moves his leg out of the way.
Rockhold connects with a body shot that sends Gorman's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gorman.
Rockhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorman.
Gorman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gorman misses with a low kick.
Rockhold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorman manages to avoid it.
Gorman tries to counter by clinching up but Rockhold breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Gorman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockhold.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorman.
Rockhold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorman swivels and escapes.
Gorman misses with the combination.
Gorman checks a low kick from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses. #T4#
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Rockhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockhold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gorman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockhold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Rockhold as Gorman shoots in.
Gorman slips under a jab from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Gorman misses.
Gorman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold lands with a nice combination. Gorman backs away looking to recover.
Gorman lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rockhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rockhold!
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Dela Rosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dela Rosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dela Rosa defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Dela Rosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dela Rosa.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dela Rosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dela Rosa as he avoids it easily.
Anderson moves forwards but Dela Rosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Dela Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Ronald Dela Rosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Anderson.
Dela Rosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Dela Rosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dela Rosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dela Rosa misses with an uppercut.
Dela Rosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela Rosa duly obliges.
Dela Rosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#T1#
Dela Rosa drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Dela Rosa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Dela Rosa!
A less than humble Ronald Dela Rosa 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:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Jatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jatt defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Jatt.
Jatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Jatt drops Maia with a left and a right! Oh, Maia is hurt - Jatt dives into side control looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jatt tries to stand but Maia controls the position and pulls Jatt into his guard. #SUB2#
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Jatt defends easily.
#ES2#
Maia kicks Jatt off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Jatt.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jatt throws out the jab.
Jiaan Jatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jatt misses with a body shot.
Jatt misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Maia clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Jatt breaks the clinch.
Jatt defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Jatt throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Jatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Jatt. Beautiful body shot.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jatt has time to react.
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Maia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Jatt.
Jatt with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Maia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Jatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jatt is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Maia decides to return to a standing position.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Jatt throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.#T3#
Good shot there by Jatt.
Jatt dodges the punch combination from Maia.
Jatt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jatt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jatt misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Jatt fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Jatt keeps moving.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Maia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Maia 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! Jatt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demian Maia!
Jiaan Jatt spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Faber loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands a jab to Faber's midsection.
Faber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Faber misses.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faber lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faber manages to avoid it.
A jab from Faber does it's job there.
Faber throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Faber blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Faber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Faber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faber's waist but Faber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Faber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faber scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Faber. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Faber wobbles Anderson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Faber dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Anderson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renan Faber!
Our winner, Renan Faber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Maia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Money lands a right hook to the body.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Maia with the counter takedown but Money avoids it easily.
Maia shoots in but Money avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Money finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Money lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
As Maia tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Maia manages to avoid the attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Money there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Money darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maia wants to land a leg kick but Money is out of range.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money lands a head shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Money has knocked Maia down with a huge combo! Money steps away and waves a wobbly Maia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Maia is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Maia fails with the takedown
and Money counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.
Maia looks winded!
Money avoids the body shot from Maia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Money.
Money thuds a left hand into Maia's body.
Maia gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Maia tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Money is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Maia buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Maia!! Maia is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Money throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
Reed Money 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:
HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockhold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockhold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into Rockhold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor stays in close to Rockhold's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Taylor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockhold controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stands up over Rockhold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockhold has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Rockhold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockhold has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor passes Rockhold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor not doing much here.
Rockhold wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockhold is trying to control but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockhold hang on?
Taylor landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a couple of good shots and Rockhold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhold is keeping busy.
Rockhold trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Taylor connects with a big shot to the side of Rockhold's head.
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rockhold hold on?!
Taylor punches Rockhold on the ear.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Taylor. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rockhold hold on?!
Taylor has Rockhold flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold looks winded!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Taylor.
Rockhold is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?#T4#
Taylor drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Rockhold is in real trouble here! Taylor lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Taylor is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Taylor!
After winning the bout, Jason Taylor 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:
HFC 15 Silva vs. Fighter Three
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Atkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Atkins gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Atkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Atkins working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Atkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Atkins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet. #T1##TD#
Atkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atkins is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Atkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson trying to get back to full guard but Atkins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Atkins controlling from mount.
Atkins has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
#T2#
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Atkins tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Atkins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Atkins is tapping! Great win for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dimitrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barao circles away.
#CL#
Barao moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barao pulls Dimitrov into guard.
Barao 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.#SU2#
Dimitrov gets to his feet - Barao follows without any prompting.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Barao avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barao tries to avoid it but Dimitrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barao to the ground. Barao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Dimitrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Dimitrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Urijah Barao has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Barao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimitrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Dimitrov.
Barao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitrov is fending him off so far but Barao persists. Nope, Dimitrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Barao is breathing heavily.
Barao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimitrov.
Barao tries to clinch there but Dimitrov circles away.
#T2#
Barao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitrov is fending him off so far but Barao persists. Nope, Dimitrov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Dimitrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Dimitrov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Dimitrov gets a double leg takedown into Barao's guard.#T3#
Barao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dimitrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dimitrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Dimitrov stands up and beckons Barao to join him on the feet.
Dimitrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barao avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimitrov looks for a takedown but Barao sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimitrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Barao tries to bum rush Dimitrov with a series of wild strikes but Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Barao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimitrov pinned against the cage. Dimitrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barao wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimitrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barao back to the cage. Dimitrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Barao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimitrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barao fails with the takedown.
Dimitrov is looking for the big counter here.
Barao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dimitrov moves into the clinch.
Barao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimitrov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Dimitrov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimitrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barao wants to control from the top but Dimitrov keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dimitrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dimitrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimitrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barao tries to get to full guard but Dimitrov has control of the leg.
Barao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dimitrov on the ground.
Dimitrov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Dimitrov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dimitrov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dimitrov lands a big elbow.
Barao looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Barao is trying to defend against the choke here but Dimitrov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dimitrov Tightens the hold and Barao taps out furiously! Dimitrov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristian Dimitrov!
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Event:
HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
LU chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockhold can pounce on him.
#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rockhold pulls guard successfully.
LU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockhold is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockhold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LU's guard. #REVR#
Rockhold advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LU tries to kick Rockhold off but Rockhold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
LU is trying to control but Rockhold passes into side control!
Rockhold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rockhold trying to control the action but LU is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Rockhold crashes against the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Rockhold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Rockhold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick and LU moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from LU on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LU avoids a punch combination nicely.
LU uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockhold.
Rockhold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rockhold backs off LU throws a huge counter combo but Rockhold manages to avoid it all.#T3#
LU avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockhold misses with an uppercut
and LU counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhold scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Mathis LU has been cut.
LU slips a jab from Rockhold.
The crowd cheers as LU lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockhold doesn't seem phased though.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LU throws a lazy right hand but Rockhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LU.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU digs a good body shot into Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from LU misses.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rockhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Rockhold is trying to stall.
#BC2#
LU pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rockhold.
LU feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockholds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that LU has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Rockhold rushes LU and presses him up against the cage.
Rockhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Rockhold pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
LU gets to his feet. Rockhold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rockhold throws an overhand right that lands on LU's shoulder, as LU tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from LU both land. Nice combination.
LU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LU takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Rockhold falls off balance throwing a combination
and LU counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Rockhold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LU lands a jab to the nose.
Rockhold has his takedown stuffed
enabling LU to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
and LU counters with a left to the body.
LU throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
LU lands a nice hook to Rockhold's body. Rockhold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockhold slips under a jab from LU.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LU doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LU jabs Rockhold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockhold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LU connects with a jab.
LU throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike Rockhold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LU misses with a hook
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
LU swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockhold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a looping right.
Rockhold throws the left hand but LU avoids the punch easily.
LU works over Rockhold's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LU uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockhold.
Rockhold takes one to the chin there.
Rockhold misses the jab.
Rockhold scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LU connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhold momentarily.
Rockhold misses with a shot to the body
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockhold tried to score with a low kick but LU checks it.
LU lands a really nice looking cross but Rockhold seems unphased.
LU sizes up Rockhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LU lands an overhand right.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
LU throws the left hand but Rockhold avoids the punch easily.
LU steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LU.
LU fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockhold on the side of the head.#T3#
LU throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhold.
LU thuds his right hand into Rockhold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LU tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LU swinging wildly here.
Rockhold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LU.
LU connects with the punch.
LU misses with a series of wild punches.
LU throws out a loose jab but Rockhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockhold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold fails to land with a series of punches.
LU looks to throw the jab but Rockhold is out of range.
LU fails to land with a series of punches.
LU has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
LU throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LU fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
LU misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from LU.
Rockhold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockhold tries to bum rush LU with a series of wild strikes but LU uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhold moves out of range as LU strikes.
Rockhold throws a big counter combination but LU scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
LU looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LU slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LU scores with a three punch combo!
LU lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis LU showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU'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#
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
Rockhold throws a head kick but LU moves out of range.
LU throws a hook but Rockhold avoids it easily.
LU missing with a left hand there. Rockhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockhold fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from LU.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but LU avoids them all with ease.
Rockhold misses with a double jab
and LU counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LU misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
LU changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LU fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockhold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LU will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.#CL#
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LU, pushing him back against the cage.
LU lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockhold tries to pull guard but LU won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockhold.
LU throws a head punch that misses.
Rockhold tries to score a body lock takedown but LU shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LU misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LU softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockhold wants to stall.
#BC2#
LU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
LU lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from LU.
LU looks to land a left hand but Rockhold moved out of range nicely.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
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!
LU lunges at Rockhold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockhold's hand.
Mathis LU is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LU scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Rockhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LU misses with a short punch on the inside.
LU tries to throw a body punch but Rockhold avoids it by throwing LU back against the cage. #BC2#
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
letting LU counter with a right hand.
Rockhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from LU. #T3#
LU throws a right and a left that Rockhold avoids nicely.
LU lands with a shot to the body.
LU scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
LU stuns Rockhold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LU works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LU works the jab nicely.
LU lands with a hook. Rockhold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockhold throws a leg kick that is checked
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
LU throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU throws a combination. Rockhold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
and LU counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
LU lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LU throws a nice looking combination but Rockhold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockhold dives in for a single leg takedown but LU sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from LU does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by LU as he connects with a hook.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mathis LU seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold walks into a stiff left hand from LU.
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
letting LU counter with a right hand.
LU stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis LU comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LU has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathis LU!
Mathis LU thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tillman gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Maia sneaks out the side door and pushes Tillman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Tillman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Tillman trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tillman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving. #SUB#
Maia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tillman frees his head nicely. Oh but Maia has switched to an armbar! Tillman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Demian Maia!
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Event:
HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duponte.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Duponte avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duponte.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duponte.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Duponte scores with a decent looking hook.
Duponte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Duponte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duponte misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duponte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Duponte.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duponte with a jab.
Anderson cracks Duponte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Justin Duponte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duponte circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Duponte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duponte lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Land of the Rising Fun in the buildup to the fight.
Duponte connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Duponte lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Duponte!
Justin Duponte 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:
HFC 8 McCarthy vs. Foster
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Lawson against the ropes.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Powell has double underhooks.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Lawson's coach down at !!!!!cheapest gym in rio!!!!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Powell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawson's defenses.
Lawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lawson is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.#TD2#
Lawson drags the fight down to the ground.
Lawson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU#
Powell stands up from Lawson's guard - Powell perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Lawson avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
Lawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it.
Lawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Lawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Lawson.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Lawson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
#T2#
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Lawson tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Powell to keep the fight standing.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawson looks winded!
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Lawson in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Matt Lawson has been cut.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?#T3#
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawson's brow.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell has Lawson pressed against the ropes. He pushes Lawson back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Powell throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lawson crashing to the floor! Powell piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lawson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Powell!
The defeated Matt Lawson had this to say: 'I tried my best.I thought I would win but just wasn't my day :('.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Wun follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Petrov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wun!
Wun scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wun connects with a leg kick. Petrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wun misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wun tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it. #TD#
Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Wun is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Wun's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov is working Wun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrov stays in close to Wun's body and controls the position.
Wun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Petrov 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.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov wants to control but Wun is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petrov's guard! Nice work there by Wun! #SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to sweep but instead, Wun has passed into half guard.
Petrov is looking to control Wun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wun prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T3#
Petrov is controlling Wun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Wun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wun is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lawrence Wun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Petrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wun.
Wun tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wun.
Wun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wun has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Wun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Wun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wun has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martin Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Wun. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wun manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wun. Wun obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov throws a right hand that Wun ducks under and follows up with a left that Wun also avoids with ease.
Petrov backing away here, and Wun unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lawrence Wun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wun - that will leave a mark!
#T3##TD#
Petrov gets a double leg takedown into Wun's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wun looking to control.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Wun keeps moving. #T4#
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Wun keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Wun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.#TD#
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov trying to control the action but Wun is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lawrence Wun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Petrov'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Wun's guard.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov 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.
Wun wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wun has wrist control.
Wun is controlling Petrov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wun keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Wun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Wun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wun blocks a jab.#TD#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Wun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Wun's head but Wun avoids it well.#T2#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Wun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov tries for a kimura but Wun is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wun tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Petrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wun, who protects the arm well.
Petrov just content to control the position.
The ground and pound from Petrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lawrence Wun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov trying to control the position but Wun is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wun takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Wun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wun defending against the ground and pound.
Wun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Petrov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wun throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Wun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov tries to clinch up but The Terror Of The Island circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Martin Petrov has been cut.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a crisp right that sends Petrov to the canvas! The Terror Of The Island follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Javier misses with a body kick.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maia.
Javier throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Javier slips under a jab.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Maia blocks the body kick.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Javier misses with a double jab.
Javier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Javier fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia tries a low kick but Javier avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Javier stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Javier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Javier misses with the combination.
Javier tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Javier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Javier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia throws a leg kick but Javier moved away.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Javier .
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Javier slips a jab and a cross from Maia.
Maia throws a low kick but Javier moves out of range easily.
Javier lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maia throws a shot to the body.
Javier misses with a body kick. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Maia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Maia blocks the low kick.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Javier avoids it well and moves away.
Maia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Javier tries to land a front kick but Maia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Javier stuffs the takedown.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Javier as he jumps to the side.
Javier misses with a wild body shot.
Maia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Javier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Javier 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Javier .
Javier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Javier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maia tries to bum rush Javier with a series of wild strikes but Javier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javier misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Javier moves away.#CL2#
Javier closes the distance and clinches.
Javier scores with a shoulder strike.
Javier trying to land knees to the body.
Maia is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Javier misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Javier . #BC2#
Javier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Javier avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Javier misses.
Aznar Javier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries to clinch there but Javier circles away.
Javier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Javier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia thuds a left hand into Javier 's body.
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4##TD#
Maia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Javier sprawls well initially but Maia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javier is not content to let Maia control the position.#SU#
Maia decides to return to a standing position.
Maia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Javier misses with a looping left.
Maia scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Javier 's guard.
Maia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Javier wants to get back to full guard but Maia has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aznar Javier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Javier misses with a wild body shot.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Javier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Javier throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Maia does no damage.
Maia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Javier is out of range.
Javier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Javier closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the ropes.#TD2#
Javier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Javier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maia is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Javier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Javier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maia trying to control but Javier postures up.
#SUB#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Javier pulls his head out easily.
Javier is looking to stall here but Maia recovers full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Javier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maia's guard.
Javier wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving. #SUB#
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Javier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Javier is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
Javier tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Javier doesn't defend quickly enough and Maia has managed to lock this one up! Can Javier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demian Maia!
The defeated Aznar Javier had this to say: 'Bah!'.
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rockhold moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold throws a head kick but Aleksanyan moves out of range.
#CL2#
Aleksanyan has Rockhold up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockhold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Aleksanyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockhold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockhold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aleksanyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockhold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rockhold after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Aleksanyan.#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhold is looking to slow Aleksanyan down with leg kicks.
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockhold is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Rockhold circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan throws a sloppy head kick and Rockhold moves out of range easily. #T1#
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aleksanyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockhold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aleksanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockhold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aleksanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockhold misses with the combination.
Aleksanyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold lands a nice hook to Aleksanyan's body. Aleksanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Rockhold sprawls well.#CL2#
Aleksanyan moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Aleksanyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksanyan jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Aleksanyan around his waist. Aleksanyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rockhold unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Rockhold jumps guard.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing strikes from guard but Rockhold blocks nicely. #T3#
Aleksanyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockhold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockhold is looking to stand up but Aleksanyan isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aleksanyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#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.
A nice combination there by Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Aleksanyan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhold throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Aleksanyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
An elbow from Aleksanyan crashes against the mat.
Rockhold regains half guard, as Aleksanyan was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Aleksanyan seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rockhold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aleksanyan at a distance.
Rockhold's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockhold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksanyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Rockhold. No joy for Aleksanyan on that attempt.
Rockhold misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksanyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockhold is looking for a counter combo.
Aleksanyan checks a leg kick.
Aleksanyan feints the counter takedown.
Rockhold throws a right hand that Aleksanyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Aleksanyan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksanyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Rockhold looking to score a takedown here. Aleksanyan is defending well but Rockhold drives through and ends up in Aleksanyan's guard.
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!
Aleksanyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rockhold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Aleksanyan pushes a forearm under Rockhold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rockhold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!
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Event:
Honour III
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawke misses with a hook.#CL2#
Hawke closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the ropes.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Hawke has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Hawke breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawke to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Hawke defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawke throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hawke stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T1#
Hawke stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawke scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to keep Hawke in close.
Hawke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hawke has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Anderson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hawke is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Anderson pulls down on the head and he's put Hawke to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Anderson!
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